yeast baking Posts

Bench knife being used to cut up wet bread dough

To knead super-wet dough, adopt the chop

Cut up your bread dough. (Trust us!)

Jul 10, 2024
Baker pouring hot water into cast iron skillet to steam bread while baking

A guide to baking bread with steam at home

You've got many methods to choose from.

Apr 26, 2024
Banneton being used to flip bread dough out

I'm sorry, but you really do need a brotform

For less stress and better bread, grab this tool.

Feb 5, 2024
Bread dough proofing in dough rising bucket

Things bakers know: Proof your bread dough in this unexpected spot

The best place to proof dough is ... your laundry room?

Jan 4, 2024
Rustic Sourdough Bread

A visual guide to bread baking

Just what exactly does “smooth and elastic” mean, anyway?

Dec 7, 2023
Bowl of bread dough proofing on dough riser

This electric blanket for bread makes dough rise bigger, faster, and better

For last-minute bakers and chilly homes, it's a game changer.

Sep 29, 2023
Baker pressing finger into proofed bread dough to gauge proofing

What is proofing bread? And how do I get it right?

Mastering your dough’s rise is one crucial step to great bread.

Aug 31, 2023
Cinnamon Bread

17 bread recipes that take less than 3 hours

Get back into your bread baking routine. 

Aug 16, 2023
Baker using hands to fold bread dough

What does folding bread dough mean, exactly?

A foundational technique, explained.

Jul 31, 2023
Two boules of baked bread next to each other, one with more even browning

Baking trials: Does a baking stone really make a difference in your bread?

We tested how a baking stone can impact your breads' rise, color, and more.

Jul 25, 2023
Light Rye Bread

Does salt kill yeast?

A common baking myth gets busted.

Jul 5, 2023
Bag of semolina flour next to grilled Asiago rounds

What is semolina flour, and how do I bake with it?

Sure, it’s for pasta, but what else?

Jun 20, 2023
Baker squeezing a loaf of baked sandwich bread

How to tell if bread is done baking

Nail the perfect bake with these guidelines.

May 31, 2023
Baker adding yeast to the bowl of a stand mixer to make bread dough

The comprehensive guide to baking with yeast

Including how it works, how to store it, and how to tell the difference between instant and active dry once and for all.

May 10, 2023
Block of fresh yeast in front of loaf of sliced bread

How do I bake with fresh yeast?

And can I substitute fresh yeast and dry yeast for each other?

Apr 24, 2023
Oatmeal sandwich bread proofing in loaf pan

Ask the Bread Coach: My dough isn’t rising — what now? 

The best solution is patience. But if you don’t have that, there are some other tricks.  

Mar 23, 2023
Matnakash (Armenian Fingerprint Flatbread)

Armenian “fingerprint flatbread” is chewy, crusty, and very fun to make

Golden, puffy matnakash is simple, but takes a few key steps to get right.

Jan 9, 2023
Collage of Tara and selected bread tools

Sourdough star Tara Jensen's essential bread tools

From old favorites to new crushes, here are her recommendations for your best bread yet.

Sep 26, 2022
Baker mixing bread dough next to open bag of bread flour

Does bread flour really make a difference in your bread? (The answer is yes.)

Here's why you should always reach for the flour a recipe calls for.

Sep 22, 2022
Maritozzi

How to master brioche and unlock a whole world of baking

One bread dough, countless bakes.

Sep 1, 2022
Braided bread dough in loaf pan, with visible indention from poke test

How to tell if bread dough has risen enough

Nail your proof with these simple steps.

Aug 22, 2022
Instant yeast being measured

Things bakers know: Instant yeast is superior to active dry. Here’s why.

Speed, price, ease of use — and results.

Aug 15, 2022
No-Knead Harvest Bread

Can I make any bread recipe a no-knead recipe?

Yes! (Mostly.) Here’s how to adapt a recipe to skip the kneading.

May 25, 2022
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