Chances are good that you already have what you need in your kitchen to make amazing bread. Here's a rundown of the key ingredients for this simple loaf. 1. Yeast: Yea… See more

You'll hear proofing in two contexts in bread baking. The first is the process testing yeast to be sure it's alive before using it in your recipe. The second use of proofing (aka provin… See more

Knowing how to knead dough is an important step in your bread-making journey. While there is such a thing as no-knead bread, as well as quick breads that don't requir… See more

After your dough's first rise, you'll need to punch down the doughbefore shaping it into your desired form and letting it rise again. Gently pushing into the dough with your fist breaks up … See more