Many, many people all around the world are well aware of the fact that there are countless different types of bread out there. There are breads that are used in savory dishes, breads that are served sweet, and breads that can fill every category in between. Out of all these different types of bread, there are some types of bread that are far more popular and widely liked than others. One good example of this…
There is nothing more frustrating than taking out your freshly baked banana bread, cutting into the center, and finding a soft, gooey mess. You might be able to keep the two ends of your loaf, but you will have to throw the center away because it will not bake evenly now that it has been cut open. It is important to learn how to tell when your banana bread is done baking so that the…
If any food can be considered a staple, there is no need to look further than the loaf of bread. Bread is used for countless different meals and recipes; on top of that, there are plenty of different kinds of bread for you to choose from when you are looking at baking some. With as many different bread types as there are, there is truly no shortage of bread for any situation. There are some…
So around my house, banana bread doesn’t last long. Everyone’s scrambling for it, especially warm out of the oven. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with a good batch of regular ole’ banana bread, I wanted to try to spice things up a bit. Enter Banana Fruit Bread. Great idea, since I have a few containers of candied fruit that a wonderful company called Paradise Fruit Company was kind enough to send me. They have…
So many people take pride in making homemade bread. There are almost 140 different kinds of bread and an assortment of ways to make them. Some call for yeast and some do not; some are savory and some are sweet. If you have made sourdough bread before you already know it requires a little extra attention. What Is Sourdough Bread? Sourdough bread is a unique type of bread in that you don’t use regular yeast…
Making delicious bread can be time consuming so, when you set out to make a perfect loaf, you should definitely consider making extra and freezing it for later. Next time you want homemade bread, it will be ready for you! Luckily, a lot of bread will freeze quite well which means it will taste just as good when you defrost it as when it was first baked. Follow these tips to make sure that you…
When you are baking bread, you begin by mixing the ingredients together to form a soft dough. Then, you will knead the dough until it is elastic and smooth. This takes between eight and ten minutes. Once you have finished kneading it, you will place it in a bowl (see why a proofing basket isn’t necessary), cover it, and give it an hour and a half to two hours to rise. At this point, you…
There are two types of dough that are used in baked goods: the unleavened dough and leavened dough. The unleavened dough does not need to rise during the baking process and is generally flat and thin. Examples of this type of dough include pie crusts, flatbreads, pasta, tortillas, and crackers. The leavened dough requires yeast, baking soda or baking powder to cause it to rise. Products of leavened dough include breads, pretzels, pizzas, and rolls.…
