yeast baking Posts

One loaf of sliced sourdough and one whole loaf of sourdough

What a pro baker can teach us about making bread at home

Andy King shares his best advice from 20 years in the professional kitchen.

May 9, 2022
Bread dough proofing in sandwich loaf pan

How to ensure perfectly proofed bread (almost) every time

The bread proofer creates the ideal cozy environment for your dough.

May 6, 2022
Filled Wool Roll

Wool bread is our current favorite way to shape bread

... and it's easier than it looks.

Mar 2, 2022
Proofed bread dough, with lots of bubbles, in a glass bowl after an overnight rise

Why multiday breads are actually the easiest breads of all

Embrace the overnight rise and make bread in your sleep.

Feb 28, 2022
Merlin's Magic Sourdough Bread, sliced

The power of adding commercial yeast to your sourdough bread

A guaranteed rise in a set amount of time? Perfect.

Jan 13, 2022
Graphic showing some of our favorite bread making tools

Gifts for your favorite bread novice

The essential tools and ingredients anyone needs for making great bread.

Dec 6, 2021
Baker covers a bowl of bread dough with plastic wrap

Can I refrigerate my bread dough and bake it later?

The answer is yes! And you can do it with almost any recipe. Here's how.

Sep 28, 2021
Japanese Chocolate Milk Bread

How to give any bread a chocolate makeover

Considerations for off-roading in the land of cocoa.

Sep 23, 2021
Hand pouring salt into bowl of dough

What if I forgot to add salt to my bread dough?

Oh, and I left out the yeast too! Can my bread be saved?

Aug 31, 2021
Hands in bowl of flour

A beginner’s guide to gluten

A little bread-ucation goes a long way.

Aug 18, 2021
Round red challah

How to make a challah artist’s beet-dyed bread

Cheryl Holbert's best tips for stunning loaves.

Aug 9, 2021
Hands cutting dough into rolls

Can I freeze my yeast dough?

Before you stash dough in the freezer, here's what you need to know.

Jul 6, 2021
Bagels at home

The 5 elements of great bagels

To truly master bagels, first understand their makeup.

Jun 29, 2021
Beautiful Burger Buns

Burger buns with a beautiful backstory

How an all-star recipe earned its fame.

Jun 28, 2021
A cinnamon roll log shaped like an epi de ble

Think beyond the cinnamon roll

Alternative ways to shape the classic breakfast treat.

Jun 23, 2021
Sourdough Pandesal

How I recreated the Filipino bread of my childhood

Developing my pandesal recipe, using memory and sourdough.

Jun 15, 2021
Whole Grain Dinner Rolls

How can I convert a bread recipe into rolls?

Turn your favorite loaf into shareable buns.

May 28, 2021
Pan Dulce Rolls

Conchas: Mexico's beloved pan dulce

How I'm reviving and reclaiming the classic concha.

May 18, 2021
Scallion Buns

These scallion buns are a reason to break out the steamer

They're soft, fluffy, and oh-so-flavorful

Apr 27, 2021
Naan

Naan: A guide to this classic flatbread

Plus an easy naan recipe.

Mar 23, 2021
Khachapuri and fougasse

Breads of all shapes and sizes

Shaping techniques that go beyond basic

Mar 1, 2021
Hands holding plate of lemon bread

Personalize your bread baking

Recipes you can customize to your tastes

Feb 23, 2021
Tangzhong being made on stovetop

A closer look at tangzhong

The secret to our Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls

Feb 5, 2021
Cinnamon rolls being enjoyed

Introducing our 2021 Recipe of the Year

Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate soft touch

Jan 4, 2021