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About 24 doughnuts Be sure to let these rise until very light and puffy or air pockets will develop around the jelly centers. Please read About Doughnuts.
3 baguettes Quicker than Rustic French Bread, this bread has a good flavor and an even crumb.
Classic angel biscuits are light and fluffy yeast-leavened biscuits with a subtle buttery flavor, perfect for any meal.
8 bagels Our favorite accompaniment is cream cheese and lox or smoked salmon. Try sprinkling poppy or sesame seeds, freeze-dried onions, Everything…
1 roughly 12 x 8-inch loaf This Italian bread is made with a fairly wet dough. It must be kneaded extensively to develop the gluten necessary to provide…
8 pitas Excellent for sandwiches and scooping up dips and sauces—especially Hummus or Baba Ghanoush. You can substitute whole wheat flour for any portion…
Two 9 × 5-inch loaves A heavier, coarser bread than those made partly with white flour, but one with excellent flavor.
2 round loaves or 3 baguettes Leavened with a sponge starter, above, these free-form loaves are crusty and have a moist, chewy crumb.
Twelve 5-inch pretzels A chewy pretzel that is easy to make. Baking the baking soda (used in the water bath for the pretzels), a trick from food scientist…
One 9 × 5-inch loaf A slightly heartier loaf than Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread, but still light and moist. Brown rice and sorghum flours give the bread a…
About twenty 4-inch pancakes Though not a must, an overnight rest takes these tangy, moist pancakes from really good to great. This batter also makes…
These buttermilk biscuits are raised with yeast for a light and fluffy texture. They are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
A sweet, cinnamon-swirled bread studded with raisins, perfect for breakfast or snacking. Makes two loaves.
Homemade English muffins made with powdered milk and yeast, cooked on a griddle for a soft and chewy texture. Perfect for breakfast or as a bread…
A gluten-free pizza crust made with a blend of rice flours, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum. The dough is spread thin, pre-baked, then topped and finished…
10 rolls A brioche à tête, literally, brioche with a head, has a small topknot that sits on a larger base. These are traditionally baked in fluted molds…
Twelve 2 ¼-inch rolls These rolls are wonderfully crusty. The beaten egg whites give them a light, soft crumb. If desired, brush the rolls with 1 egg…
About 15 crumpets Crumpets are similar to English muffins, but they are made from a batter rather than a dough. Classically, crumpets are baked in greased…
A superlight and fluffy vegan raised dough made without animal products. Perfect for doughnuts or other fried treats.
These yeast-raised buckwheat pancakes are light and savory, perfect with butter and jam or smoked fish and sour cream. They can be made as small blini for…
Two 12-inch crusts As you become an avid pizza baker, you will no doubt come up with your own style of crust and your own favorite toppings. For topping…
Angel biscuits are light and fluffy buttermilk biscuits made with yeast. They are traditionally served with fried country ham, making them perfect for…
Homemade soda crackers made with yeast and a touch of honey, baked until crisp and golden. Perfect for snacking or serving with dips.
Eighteen 3 ½-inch-long croissants Croissant is the French word for “crescent.” Rich, somewhat troublesome, but unequaled by any other form of roll, a…
A buttery, flaky Danish pastry dough, enriched with eggs and yeast, perfect for making classic pastries. This recipe yields enough for about twenty-four…
Classic British crumpets made with a sourdough starter and yeast batter, cooked on a griddle until bubbly and golden. Perfect for breakfast or tea.
One 13 × 9-inch cake; 12 to 16 servings This St. Louis classic consists of a lightly sweet yeasted dough topped with a rich, buttery layer. The key to…
Homemade English muffins made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour, buttermilk, and yeast. They are cooked slowly on a griddle until lightly…
Whole wheat rolls made from a whole wheat bread dough, brushed with butter and optionally topped with salt, walnuts, or oats. Yields about 40 small rolls.
A traditional British bread loaf made with a blend of white, wholemeal, and rye flours. The distinctive two-tier shape is achieved by stacking a smaller…
Two 9 × 5-inch loaves This dough can also be used to make rolls (to shape, see About Yeast Rolls).
These buttermilk potato rolls are soft and fluffy, made from a buttermilk potato bread dough. They are shaped into cloverleaf rolls and optionally glazed…
One 9 × 5-inch loaf Slices of this light, tender bread are even better toasted. The “dough” is very wet—more like a thick batter. This recipe is written…
A simple white bread made with a long overnight fermentation for flavor. The dough is kneaded, risen overnight, shaped, proved, and baked until golden.
Cloverleaf rolls are soft, buttery dinner rolls made from Parker House roll dough, shaped into three small balls in muffin tins. They are brushed with…
Sugar, spice and all things nice? Traditionally, this loaf from the northern Netherlands would be a gift to the mother of a newborn baby girl. Because of…
A wheat- and gluten-free bread made with buckwheat flour, chia seeds, and psyllium husks. The natural mucilage helps the dough rise, resulting in a hearty…
A traditional Easter bread shaped into a wreath with a hard-cooked egg nestled in the center. The dough is twisted and baked until golden, perfect for…
Classic French baguettes with a crisp crust and creamy crumb, made using a poolish pre-ferment for enhanced flavor.
Loukoumades are puffy Greek-style honey fritters made with a yeast-risen potato dough, fried until golden, and drizzled with a cinnamon-honey syrup. A…
A rustic wholemeal einkorn bread with a long, slow fermentation for flavor. The dough is very wet and sticky, baked in a loaf tin for a soft crumb.
A hearty sourdough bread studded with prunes, walnuts, and aromatic spices like cardamom and cumin. This unique loaf balances sweet and savory flavors…
A hearty wholemeal rye bread with mashed potato and sunflower seeds, offering a dense, moist crumb and rich dark crust.
Soft and light baked doughnuts based on a Finnish sweet dough recipe. A quick dip in glaze keeps the crust from becoming too chewy.
Fluffy, sweet raised doughnuts that are perfect for glazing or filling. This basic dough is subtly sweet and yields light, airy doughnuts.
A rustic sourdough boule made with whole wheat and rye flours, with a chewy crust and tangy flavor. This recipe spans two days but requires minimal active…
A unique bread made with trub, the yeasty sediment from beer brewing. The dough is fermented with a trub starter and dark malty beer, resulting in a…
Bhatura is a soft, leavened Indian fried bread made with yogurt. It is traditionally served with chickpea curry (chole) as a popular street food…
Soft whole wheat buns made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour, enriched with milk, egg, and butter for a tender crumb. Perfect for hot dogs…
A braided cardamom bread from a family friend in Alaska, with Scandinavian influence. Perfect with cranberry-orange butter.
Devon tuffs are tender, slightly sweet bread rolls from Devon, England. They are traditionally served warm, split and spread with jam and clotted cream.
A hearty wholemeal bread loaf with grated potato for moisture and extended shelf life. Made using a sponge and dough method for a soft crumb.
A savory sourdough focaccia infused with rosemary and garlic. The dough is steeped in rosemary water and fermented overnight, then baked into golden…
Staffordshire oatcakes are savory pancakes made from oatmeal and wholemeal flour, with a yeasted batter that creates a bubbly, crumpet-like texture. They…
Rowies, also known as butteries, are rich, flaky Scottish bread rolls made with layers of butter and lard. They are typically served for breakfast or as a…
A hearty bread made with stout, Stilton cheese, and toasted walnuts. The dough is enriched with black treacle and wholemeal flour for a deep flavor.
A rustic bread made with a blend of white, wholemeal, and rye flours, filled with diced onion and Lincolnshire Poacher cheese. The dough undergoes a long…
A hearty maslin loaf made with wholemeal and rye flours, plus rolled oats. This rustic bread has a dense crumb and a deep golden crust, perfect for…
This recipe guides you through making a sourdough starter from scratch using flour, sugar, yeast, and water. It requires 3 to 5 days of fermentation with…
Homemade English muffins with a tangy buttermilk flavor, cooked on a griddle for a crisp exterior and soft interior. Perfect for breakfast sandwiches or…
Sourdough raised doughnuts are fluffy and flavorful, made with a sourdough starter for extra depth. The dough is enriched with egg yolks and butter, then…
These raised chocolate doughnuts are a chocolaty twist on classic raised doughnuts. Made with Dutch processed cocoa, they are light, fluffy, and perfect…
These gluten-free raised doughnuts are light, fluffy, and perfect for satisfying a doughnut craving. Made with a gluten-free baking mix, they are a…
A classic homemade pizza dough recipe using flour, water, olive oil, yeast, and salt. The dough rises for 2-3 hours before shaping and baking at high heat…
A classic homemade pizza dough recipe that yields a versatile base for any toppings. The dough is soft, chewy, and easy to work with, perfect for thin or…
A simple and versatile pizza dough recipe that yields a golden, crispy crust. Perfect for homemade pizzas.
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