Bread Baking  Tips For Beginners

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According to the Federation of Bakers, the equivalent of nearly 12 million loaves are sold every single day in the United Kingdom.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR BREAD BAKING

The basic ingredients needed to make artisan bread are incredibly simple, and you’re almost guaranteed to have the majority of what you need already at home. The only exception might be  some yeast!

DO YOU NEED A STAND MIXER AND DUTCH OVEN TO MAKE BREAD?

The answer is no! A lot of recipes call for mixing in a stand mixer. But people have been making bread for hundreds of years without a stand mixer. Now, if your recipe calls for baking in a dutch oven, you can easily use a sheet pan or a loaf pan, or even a baking stone.

WHEN YOU NEED TO KNEAD  BREAD DOUGH

While most traditional bread recipes will have you kneading dough for quite a while, easy bread recipes like quick breads don’t require kneading at all. If you’re a beginner bread baker a bit intimidated by kneading, try out a few bread mixes to get started.

HAVE I KNEADED MY BREAD DOUGH ENOUGH?

One popular telltale sign is called the “windows” test, which involves stretching out a palmful of dough. If you’re able to stretch it into a translucent area akin to a windowpane or bubblegum, then your dough is ready.

RISING BREAD DOUGH

Traditionally, bread proofs can be done at room temperature in a glass bowl. Place your dough in a ball at the bottom of your bowl, and cover the bowl with a damp paper towel or plastic wrap. 

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