yeast baking Posts

Baker squeezing a loaf of baked sandwich bread

How do I know if my 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 do I know if my 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
Bread proofer with lid off to show dough

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