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. 

Crusty baguette made with irish-style flour

How to shape baguettes

While baguettes can be difficult, with a few tips and tricks you can make beautiful bread.

Aug 7, 2023
Baker using hands to fold bread dough

What does folding bread dough mean, exactly?

A foundational technique, explained.

Jul 31, 2023
Honey-Beer Miche

You make good bread. Here are 8 tips to make it great.

A baker’s favorite tools for better bread.

Feb 7, 2023
Multigrain Sourdough Boule

How to coat your bread with seeds, oats, and other crust treatments

And make sure they stick.

Jan 23, 2023
Bread with open crumb structure

Hydration in bread dough, explained

The what, why, and how of bread hydration.

Jan 11, 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
Sliding bread into oven with towels

For better steam, bake your bread with towels

A tray of wet kitchen towels in the oven can deliver continuous steam for crispy, crunchy crust.

Oct 31, 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
Loaves of sourdough Pan de Cristal cut open to show their interior

How to make Pan de Cristal with sourdough starter

Keep the gorgeous holes — amp up the flavor.

Apr 7, 2022
Sliced Walnut and Raisin Porridge Bread

For softer, longer-lasting bread, add leftover oatmeal

Porridge isn't just for breakfast anymore.

Mar 7, 2022
Loaf of Honey-Beer Miche with deep golden brown crust

The science behind golden brown bread and extra-crispy croissants

A (very) short introduction to the Maillard reaction in baking.

Feb 15, 2022
Pan de Cristal with open crumb

Glass bread tastes as good as it looks (and it looks really, really good)

A beautiful bread made possible by bread flour.

Jan 20, 2022
Baked loaf in batard shape

How to shape a bâtard

Two ways to shape an oval loaf.

Jan 18, 2022
English muffins, toasted and split with butter and jam

Navigating the nooks and crannies

How I developed my perfect English muffin recipe.

Nov 18, 2021
Multigrain Sourdough Boule

Ask the Bread Coach: Just how dark should I be baking my bread?

For flavor, texture, and looks, the Coach wants you to go almost — almost — burned.

Nov 3, 2021
Honey-Beer Miche

A professional baker shares his go-to bread recipe

The beloved miche that can do it all.

Oct 21, 2021
Hands folding bread dough

Why this pro baker doesn't knead

For better dough strength and more flexibility, I turn to folding instead.

Oct 8, 2021
A baker folding wet dough in a square pan with their hands

Why kneading isn’t always the best way to develop bread dough

Different doughs require different methods. Here’s your guide to the most common approaches.

Sep 29, 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
Dutch oven with high hydration bread dough

5 tips for working with high-hydration doughs

How to troubleshoot slack doughs.

Aug 30, 2021
Wet bread dough being stirred

When it comes to bread dough, is wetter really better?

An examination of high-hydration doughs.

Aug 16, 2021
Bagels at home

The 5 elements of great bagels

To truly master bagels, first understand their makeup.

Jun 29, 2021
Baguettes

All about classic baguettes

An overview from a master King Arthur baker

Mar 17, 2021
Sourdough ear

Everything to know about sourdough ears

Scoring tips to create a dramatic crust

Feb 16, 2021