If you’ve ever looked at a bread recipe you’ve likely seen some annoyingly vague terms like, “leave to rise in a warm place.” Or maybe you’ve even seen this beauty, “proof at room...

Bread and pastries can be leavened in several ways. Quick breads, such as banana bread or soda bread, rely on ingredients like baking soda, baking powder, and/or eggs. Other baked goods, like pizza,...

Once upon a time, I thought making bread from scratch was about the scariest, hardest thing a home cook could do. It was right up there with smoking your own bacon and canning your own...

Learning how to bake bread can be an exciting, empowering experience. No longer are you dependent on the grocery store for your baguettes or loaves! But it also has its share of frustrations for...

Although I’m new to bread baking, I’m an old fan of Dutch ovens. My classic red Lodge Dutch oven has been a workhorse in the kitchen ever since receiving it as a wedding gift. It seems like it...

Something I’m beginning to realize is how much flexibility there is in bread-baking. Take the proofing stage, for example. Some recipes call for bread dough to be proofed at room temperature, and...