Getting Started With Baking Bread

Today, let’s equip you with all the beginner bread baking knowledge you’ll need for your bread making endeavors.

BREAD BAKING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

There are countless ways to enjoy bread. But a homemade bread batch might be the custom joy you seek.

BREAD BAKING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR BREAD BAKING

If you are starting with a simple bread recipe, majority of what you need are already at home. The only exception might be some yeast!

WHEN YOU NEED TO KNEAD  BREAD DOUGH

If you’re a beginner bread baker a bit intimidated by kneading, try out a few bread mixes to get started. Or, you can try a no-knead recipe such as quick breads.

MIXING & KNEADING BREAD DOUGH

To knead your dough, you can use your hands with an extra side of flour to prevent sticking or use a dough hook mixer.

HAVE I KNEADED MY BREAD DOUGH ENOUGH?

Some tests include the poke test and shape test. For example, your dough should actually “bounce” back from a firm poke if it’s properly kneaded.

RISING BREAD DOUGH

When proofing your dough, be careful to stick to the recipe or experiment with purpose.“Overproofed” dough can result in accidentally sour or off-tasting bread.

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