Fundamentally, when you shape bread dough you’re doing two things: primarily you’re molding the dough into the basic shape of bread that you want to bake. Secondarily, and in many ways more importantly, you’re developing surface tension in the outer “skin” of the dough. This surface ...
Grab your rolling pins and dough cutters and come to attention because class is in session! Join Peter Endriss, head baker at Runner & Stone, as he expertly demonstrates how to handle and shape the dough of (almost) every kind of bread you can bake.
Video: How to top bread dough, boule (round shape) How to score dough that’s been topped with large toppings Scoring dough with scissors One challenge when topping bread dough, especially if the toppings are chunky and large (like pumpkin seeds or even rolled oats), is that the blade (...
How to Shape BagelsBread & DoughEver wondered why bagels have holes in the middle? The basic shape is hundreds of years old and serves lots of practical advantages besides an even cooking and baking of the dough. The hole also allowed them to be threaded or piled high on a dowel which ...
I’m unsure what first drew me to this elegant way of shaping bread dough. Something about the curves, the opening, the way it slices up—and that dark line from a long single slash—gets me every time. Shaping bread dough into a bâtard shape results in nothing more than dough ...
Shape the dough into a ball and put it into a greased bowl. Cover it and put it in a warm place to rise until it doubles in size -- about 45 to 60 minutes. When it has doubled, punch it down -- another satisfying part of bread baking. Put the dough on a floured surface and...
HOW TO FREEZE BREAD DOUGH Q: Can I freeze bread dough? A: If you make your own bread frequently, you’ll probably prefer to freeze the dough instead of the finished loaf. Make your dough as usual and allow to prove. Shape the dough into either rolls or loaves and freeze on a lightly...
bread that's fresh out of the oven. Soft and deliciously chewy, homemade dough for bread, pasta or pizza is easy to accomplish with some simple ingredients and your KitchenAid®stand mixer and dough hook. Learn the basics of how to use a dough hook to knead dough with the steps below...
NOTE:Do not use metal bowls for sour dough; use glass or crocks. HOW TO MAKE SOURDOUGH BREAD STARTER #1 Learn how to make sourdough bread using yeast. Place in glass bowl or crock 2CUPSwarm water, 2CUPSflour and 1TABLESPOONdry yeast; let stand 3 to 4 days. When mixture begins to fe...
Find out how to make your own sourdough starter and sourdough bread with this easy no-knead recipe. We also discuss the health benefits of sourdough bread.