Artisan Bread Posts

For those looking for a deeper dive into the world of bread making, we've compiled our best resources and stories on artisan bread baking — everything from fermentation techniques to recipes we love and bakers we admire. 

A loaf of sourdough bread on a cooling rack next to a starter and a bowl of baking powder and baking soda

How to bake bread without yeast

Overcoming the shortage

May 25, 2020
Maura Brickman holding a loaf of her bread

Don't be a bread hostage

Finally, sourdough bread that fits your schedule

Apr 6, 2020
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How to make a simple hearth bread

Crusty, chewy — and easily done

Mar 16, 2020
A loaf of bread among several preferments.

Baking with preferments

Poolish? Biga? Levain? Unlock great flavor by understanding the four key varieties

Feb 5, 2020
Fig and walnut sourdough crust

Fig and Walnut Sourdough

Enjoy this beautifully simple bread studded with fruit and nuts

Jan 18, 2020
Coupe du Monde via @kingarthurflour

Jerod Pfeffer's quest for the Coupe du Monde

A rising star works to perfect traditional artisan baking

Apr 9, 2019
Topping Bread Dough via @kingarthurflour

Topping bread dough

How to add texture, flavor, and nutrition with seeds and grains

Jul 17, 2018
Shaping a Boule via @kingarthurflour

Shaping a Boule

Three ways to shape a round loaf

May 31, 2018
Transferring Bread Dough via @kingarthurflour

Transferring bread dough

From proofing basket to hot oven

Feb 16, 2018
Using the autolyse method via @kingarthurflour

Using the autolyse method

Unleashing the power of the pause

Sep 29, 2017
Baking in a cold Dutch oven via @kingarthurflour

Baking in a cold Dutch oven

Artisan bread starts low and slow

Jul 5, 2017
Kneading wet dough by hand via @kingarthurflour

Kneading wet dough by hand

Tips to handle a messy situation

Jun 19, 2017
Classic Baguettes Bakealong via @kingarthurflour

Classic Baguettes Bakealong

Challenge #11

Jun 1, 2017
How to mill your own flour via @kingarthurflour

Mill your own flour

How to unlock unique, regional flavor in your bread

Apr 24, 2017
Thermometer next to baked loaf

Using a thermometer with yeast bread

How to nail the perfectly baked loaf

Apr 7, 2017
Sliced pain au levain bread

Steam in bread baking

How steam can transform your bread from dull to dazzling

Feb 28, 2017
Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Levain for sandwich bread

Sourdough takes a new direction

Dec 9, 2016
Grape sourdough starter via @kingarthurflour

Does wild grape sourdough starter really work?

An investigation

Sep 24, 2016
Artisan bread stenciling via @kingarthurflour

Artisan bread stenciling

Five simple steps for beautiful designs

Aug 10, 2016
Martin Philip Coupe du Monde @kingarthurflour

The Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie

Martin Philip's quest for baking gold

May 28, 2016
How to make Jewish Rye Bread via @kingarthurflour

How to make Jewish Rye Bread, Part 2

Crafting a classic loaf

Mar 23, 2016
Jewish Rye Bread

How to make Jewish Rye Bread, part 1

Rye sour and old bread soaker

Mar 22, 2016
Baguettes 4 Ways via @kingarthurflour

Baguettes 4 Ways

Using 1 recipe

Feb 29, 2016
Babette's Artisan via @kingarthurflour

Babettes Artisan Bread

A haven for bread lovers in Denver

Feb 21, 2016