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Pumpernickel Rye Bread

Pumpernickel Rye Bread

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ingredients into the pan of a bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select the Whole Wheat cycle, and Start.
  2. 2 After the first rise, remove dough from the machine. Shape and place into a lightly oiled 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven at 350 degrees C (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

By Rodney

Biga

Biga

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
1460 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the warm water in a small bowl, and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let stand until yeast has dissolved and is foamy, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Measure flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the center, and pour in the yeast mixture and cold water. Use a sturdy spoon to mix it together until sticky and difficult to stir, but nevertheless thoroughly combined. Cover and allow to ferment for 24 hours in the refrigerator before using.
  3. 3 Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To use, rinse a measuring cup in cool water, scoop out the amount of starter needed, and bring to room temperature.

By THYCOOK

No-Knead Focaccia

No-Knead Focaccia

4.9

Prep
45 min
Cook
30 min
Total
1075 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir yeast into bread flour in a bowl. Add salt, followed by 4 teaspoons oil, and water. Stir with a spoon until a wet, sticky dough forms.
  3. 3 Cover and let sit at room temperature for 12 to 14 hours.
  4. 4 Uncover dough and transfer to an oiled work surface. Using oiled hands, press and push the dough into a rectangle, 16x12 inches in size.
  5. 5 Fold dough into thirds horizontally; fold vertically into thirds. Transfer smooth side up into a generously oiled pan.
  6. 6 Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let rest until almost doubled in size, for 1 hour.
  7. 7 Using oiled hands, fold once more into thirds horizontally, then into thirds vertically to develop gluten structure.
  8. 8 Flip dough, smooth side up, on the pan; cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 1 hour more.
  9. 9 Unwrap and stretch and fold dough once more in each direction using oiled hands.
  10. 10 Transfer, smooth-side up, into a generously oiled metal baking pan. Lightly drizzle with additional olive oil and stretch to fit the pan. Cover and let rest for 2 hours.
  11. 11 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Unwrap and poke holes in the top of the dough using oiled fingers if desired for the traditional focaccia look. Scatter over rosemary and flaky sea salt.
  12. 12 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  13. 13 Slice and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Easy Focaccia

Easy Focaccia

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together both flours and salt in a large, stoneware bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture; sprinkle sugar and yeast into the well. Carefully pour the water into the well. Let stand until the yeast begins to act, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour 2 tablespoons oil into the well. Stir the center of the mixture with a wooden spoon, gradually widening the are you are stirring to incorporate all the flour.
  3. 3 Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead just until smooth. Keep the dough soft.
  4. 4 Pour 1/2 teaspoon oil into a clean bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to oil the top. Cover and let rise until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
  5. 5 Grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon oil.
  6. 6 Punch the dough down and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Gently press dough out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  7. 7 Pour the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over the top of the dough. Use the handle end of a wooden spoon to dimple the dough at 1 1/2 inch intervals. Sprinkle with rosemary and Parmesan cheese. Place in a cold oven on the center shelf. Place a flat pan of hot water on the shelf below the bread. Let rise until doubled in size, 20 to 25 minutes.
  8. 8 Turn the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake the focaccia until browned on top, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the pan, and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.

By Jack D

The Best Pizza Crust

The Best Pizza Crust

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, salt, sugar, dry milk, butter or margarine, yeast, and warm water. Gather into a ball. Turn out an a lightly floured surface, and knead until the dough is smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth, and place in a warm spot for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Punch down the dough. Roll out to fit a 14 inch pizza pan. Allow to rise until doubled in size.
  3. 3 Bake at 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C) until crust is a very light brown color. Remove from oven.
  4. 4 Place desired toppings on the pizza. Bake for 20 minutes, or until toppings are done.

By Flute

Garlic Lover's Pizza Crust for the Bread Machine

Garlic Lover's Pizza Crust for the Bread Machine

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the ingredients into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Close the lid, select the Dough cycle, and press Start.
  2. 2 When the machine signals the end of the cycle, remove the dough and knead into a tight ball on a lightly floured surface. Let rest for about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Stretch the dough out to fit your desired pizza pan. Let rise for about 20 minutes for a thicker crust.
  4. 4 Top with sauce, cheese and desired pizza toppings. Bake for 10 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust is lightly browned on the bottom when you lift up to take a peek.

By KATHYP100

Sourdough Focaccia alla Genovese

Sourdough Focaccia alla Genovese

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
345 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 1/2 cup bread flour, 1/4 cup water, and sourdough discard together with a wooden spoon. Add a little flour to the bowl of a stand mixer. Add starter mixture and allow to rise in a warm area, without direct sunlight, until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  2. 2 Attach dough hook and begin to mix the starter. Add remaining flour, 3 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix in enough of the remaining water until dough pulls from the sides of the bowl and forms a ball; you may not need the full 3/4 cup. Knead dough in the mixer for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a work surface and knead by hand for 5 minutes. Score and cover with a cloth. Allow to rise in a draft-free place until doubled in volume, at least 2 hours, and up to overnight.
  4. 4 Lightly oil a shallow 12x16-inch baking pan. Knead dough for 5 minutes. Spread into the pan using your hands. Whisk 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon water together. Sprinkle a little bit over the focaccia. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in height.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  6. 6 Push into the focaccia with your fingertips, leaving indentations about 1 1/2 inches apart. Evenly distribute olives and cherry tomatoes on top, pushing them into the dough. Sprinkle rosemary leaves and flaked salt on top. Sprinkle a little more of the oil-water mixture on top.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Drizzle olive oil on top before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ricardo's Pizza Crust

Ricardo's Pizza Crust

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, olive oil, sugar, salt in pan of bread machine Add flour, then sprinkle garlic on flour. Lastly add yeast.
  2. 2 Turn machine on dough cycle. As the dough mixes, sprinkle on oregano and basil until it suits you for color and taste. Let mix for about 15 to 30 minutes. Let the dough rest from 5 to 30 minutes. The longer it rests, the thicker and more tasty the crust. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  3. 3 Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface. Spray a large pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place dough on pan and add your choice of pizza toppings.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.

By Richard Maloy

Deep Dish Pizza Dough

Deep Dish Pizza Dough

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast and sugar in water in a bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, bread flour, corn oil, and salt together in a bowl; add yeast mixture and knead on a work surface using about 1/2 all-purpose flour until well mixed. Let dough rise in a warm area until doubled in size; about 2 hours.

By Jacob Hinchman

Focaccia Barese al Pomodoro e Olive (Homemade Italian Focaccia with Tomatoes and Olives)

Focaccia Barese al Pomodoro e Olive (Homemade Italian Focaccia with Tomatoes and Olives)

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potato into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
  2. 2 Peel potato; mash in a large bowl with a fork. Pour in flour and mix well with your fingertips. Rub together until mixture is even and free of lumps.
  3. 3 Combine 1 cup water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Mix well and let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes. Stir in 5 tablespoons olive oil.
  4. 4 Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture; mix, adding remaining 1 cup water a little at a time, until a soft dough forms. Mix in 1 tablespoon salt.
  5. 5 Knead dough on a clean work surface until smooth and soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.
  6. 6 Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place dough on the baking sheet; stretch into the corners. Arrange tomatoes and olives over dough.
  7. 7 Mix remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons water together in a bowl. Brush mixture over dough. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon salt on top. Cover with a damp cloth; let rise for 30 minutes.
  8. 8 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  9. 9 Bake focaccia on the lower rack of the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lift up with a fork to check bottom is golden brown. Transfer to the middle rack and bake until top is golden, 10 to 15 minutes more. Sprinkle oregano on top.

By Alemarsi

Parmesan-Herb Breadsticks

Parmesan-Herb Breadsticks

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line baking pans with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Dissolve yeast and honey in warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir flour, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and salt into the yeast mixture. Beat until smooth and the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Let rest, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pinch off about 3 tablespoons. Roll into a log shape. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until just golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes.
  6. 6 While breadsticks are baking, mix butter, garlic salt, and remaining Italian seasoning together.
  7. 7 Brush butter mixture onto the breadsticks and continue to bake until golden brown, about 3 minutes more.

By christina fightmaster

Pizza Oven Dough

Pizza Oven Dough

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
615 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together water, yeast, and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer until sugar is dissolved. Add bread flour, olive oil, and salt. Knead using the dough hook attachment until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Cover dough and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Punch dough gently to deflate. Divide into 2 pieces on a lightly floured surface. Shape into balls; cover with a damp cloth and let rest, 2 to 3 hours.
  4. 4 Flatten or stretch out dough to desired thickness.

By Rob Egbert

Chef John's No-Knead Ciabatta

Chef John's No-Knead Ciabatta

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
1255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place white and wheat flour in a large bowl. Add salt, yeast, and water. Mix until a wet sticky dough comes together, about 5 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Cover with foil. Allow dough to rise for 18 hours at room temperature. It should not be too warm.
  2. 2 Punch dough down with a spatula and fold it over a few times.
  3. 3 Lightly grease a heavy-rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with cornmeal.
  4. 4 Lightly spray a work surface with water. Place a long sheet of plastic wrap on the damp surface to hold it in place. Sprinkle plastic wrap with flour. Scrape the dough onto the floured surface. Sprinkle flour on top of the dough. Gently stretch and pull dough into a long, flat rectangular shape, 12 to 15 inches long. Bring plastic sheet to edge of prepared pan and flip the dough into the prepared pan. Reshape the dough, if necessary. Dust with flour. Cover with a light dry towel. Let rise about 2 hours.
  5. 5 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  6. 6 Bake dough in preheated oven until loaf is nicely browned, 35 to 45 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Pizza Dough

Pizza Dough

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir yeast, sugar, and warm water together in a small bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir 2 cups of bread flour and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of olive oil; beat with dough hook on medium speed until dough is soft and slightly tacky, about 8 minutes, adding up to 3 tablespoons more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition.
  4. 4 Cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled in volume, at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours. (Alternatively, cover and let rise in the refrigerator overnight.)
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) with oven rack positioned in lower third. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Shape into a round and roll into a thin crust. Place on a large parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza pan.
  6. 6 Top with desired pizza sauce and toppings. Brush edges with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
  7. 7 Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden and cheese is melted bubbly, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  8. 8 Serve and enjoy.

By Phyllis

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix together flour, yeast, sugar, salt, black olives, olive oil, and water.
  2. 2 Turn out dough onto a floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside, and let rise about 45 minutes, until it doubles in size. Punch down. Knead well again, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Let rise for about 30 minutes, until it doubles in size.
  3. 3 Round the dough on kneading board. Place upside down in a bowl lined with a lint-free, well floured towel. Let rise until double in size.
  4. 4 While the bread is rising for the third time, put a pan of water in the bottom of the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  5. 5 Gently turn loaf out onto a sheet pan that has been lightly oiled and dusted with cornmeal.
  6. 6 Bake loaf at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 30 more minutes, or until done.

By MARBALET

Chef John's Rustic Italian Cornbread

Chef John's Rustic Italian Cornbread

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir warm water, 1/2 cup bread flour, yeast, and sugar together in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and forms a creamy mixture, about 40 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix 1/2 cup cornmeal, olive oil, and salt into yeast mixture. Gradually add 2 cups bread flour to yeast mixture until the dough pulls together.
  3. 3 Knead dough on a lightly floured work surface until smooth and elastic, 10 to 12 minutes. Place dough into a large, lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  4. 4 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 14-inch-wide rectangle. Starting from the long end, roll dough into a loaf, finishing seam-side down.
  5. 5 Dust a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon cornmeal. Place loaf onto the baking sheet, cover with a dry towel, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a shallow pan filled with water onto the lowest oven rack.
  7. 7 Cut a 1/2-inch deep slash down the center of the loaf.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

By John Mitzewich

Mozzarella Basil Bread

Mozzarella Basil Bread

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix warm water and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until sugar has dissolved; sprinkle yeast over surface of water. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy layer on the surface. Stir yeast into water. Stir in 1 cup flour and salt until a loose dough forms. Stir in 1 cup more flour; mix in mozzarella cheese, milk, and basil. Stir in remaining 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead until thoroughly mixed, but still sticky, 5 to 8 minutes. Adding flour to dough, while kneading, if necessary. Form dough into a ball. Place into an oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Punch down dough with your fist, pressing firmly on the dough to deflate the large bubbles; turn onto a well-floured surface. Knead dough just long enough to eliminate remaining bubbles in dough, about 1 minute. Cut dough into 2 equal pieces; form each into a round ball. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet. Slash an X into top of each loaf using a sharp knife. Cover loaves with a towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 25 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 25 minutes. Cut each loaf into 8 wedges to serve.

By Soups On

Italian Cheese Bread

Italian Cheese Bread

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place warm water, flour, pepper Jack cheese, Italian seasoning, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, brown sugar, salt, and yeast in the pan of a bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
  2. 2 Select White Bread or Basic cycle, then Start.

By roger russell

Focaccia Alla Genovese

Focaccia Alla Genovese

4.5

Prep
210 min
Cook
35 min
Total
245 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl, and sprinkle yeast over the surface. Let stand until yeast is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, and pour in the cold water, yeast mixture, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and biga. Stir together using a sturdy wooden spoon.
  3. 3 When the dough comes together, turn out onto a floured surface, and knead vigorously for about 20 minutes. Take a few 1 to 2 minute breaks if you like. The dough will be somewhat sticky until it is fully kneaded. Form dough into a ball. Rub the inside of a clean bowl with oil, and place the dough in it. Turn to coat the ball with oil. Cover with a towel and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size. This will take about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4 Punch down the dough by folding the edges into the center and turning it over so the top is once again smooth. Cover the bowl again, and let the dough rise a second time until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  5. 5 Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently flatten into an 8 inch square using the palms of your hands. Cover and let rise again.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a baking stone in the oven while it preheats. Dust a bakers peel with cornmeal, and gently slide it under the dough square. Use your fingers to make a dimpled surface by pressing them about 3/4 of the way down into the dough. Mist with water.
  7. 7 Sprinkle a little cornmeal over the surface of the baking stone. Slide the square off of the peel onto the baking stone. Mist some water into the hot oven, and quickly shut the door.
  8. 8 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven to cool on a wire rack. Brush the surface with remaining olive oil while the foccacia is still hot.

By THYCOOK

Ciabatta

Ciabatta

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
1500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the sponge: Stir warm water and yeast together in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until creamy.
  2. 2 Combine bread flour and warm water in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture for 4 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let sponge stand at room temperature for at least 12 hours and up to 1 day.
  3. 3 Make the bread: Combine warm milk and yeast together in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until creamy.
  4. 4 Transfer milk-yeast mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add sponge, bread flour, warm water, and oil; blend until flour is just moistened. Add salt and mix until dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  5. 5 Scrape dough into an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let dough rise at room temperature until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours. The dough will be sticky and full of air bubbles.
  6. 6 Turn dough out onto a well-floured work surface and cut in half. Transfer each half to a parchment sheet and form into an irregular oval about 9 inches long. Dimple loaves with floured fingers and dust tops with flour.
  7. 7 Cover loaves with a dampened kitchen towel. Let loaves rise at room temperature until almost doubled in bulk, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  8. 8 At least 45 minutes before baking ciabatta, place a baking stone on the oven rack in the lowest position in the oven; preheat the oven to 425 F (220 degrees C).
  9. 9 Transfer 1 loaf on its parchment to a rimless baking sheet with a long side of the loaf parallel to the far edge of the baking sheet. Line up the far edge of the baking sheet with the far edge of the baking stone in the preheated oven and tilt to slide the loaf with parchment onto the back half of the stone. Transfer the remaining loaf to the front half of the stone in a similar manner. Bake ciabatta loaves until just golden, about 20 minutes. Cool loaves on a wire rack.

By Benoit Hogue

Italian Wheat Rolls

Italian Wheat Rolls

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, combine olive oil, white sugar and salt. Add boiling water and stir to dissolve sugar; let cool to lukewarm.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 When sugar and water mixture has cooled, add yeast mixture, eggs, whole wheat flour and 2 cups bread flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide the dough into twenty four equal size pieces and form into rounds. Place the rounds on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

By CLOUDSSUNRAIN

Grandma's Easter Bread

Grandma's Easter Bread

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
70 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 5 cups flour, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, Romano cheese, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl; stir well and set aside.
  2. 2 Stir warm water and yeast together in a small bowl. Set aside until dissolved and bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Zest and juice orange into a large bowl. Stir in melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in yeast mixture. Add flour mixture gradually, stirring as you go.
  4. 4 Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, adding up to 1 extra cup of flour as needed to keep dough manageable. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until almost doubled in size, about 30 to 60 minutes.
  5. 5 Punch dough down, cover and let rise again until almost doubled in size, 30 to 60 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round loaf pans.
  7. 7 Cut dough into 2 equal pieces and shape into loaves. Place in the prepared pans, cover, and let rise again until almost doubled in size, 30 to 60 minutes.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cook on a wire rack.

By Baritone Bob

Bread Machine Panettone

Bread Machine Panettone

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place all of the ingredients except for the mixed fruit into the pan of your bread machine in order directed by manufacturer. Select Sweet or Basic/White bread cycle, and use the Medium or Light crust color. Do not use the delay cycles. Add the fruit 5 to 10 minutes before the last kneading cycle ends, or when the raisin or nut signal starts.

By Sandra Chan

Bread Machine Calzone

Bread Machine Calzone

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make dough, place water, yeast, sugar, flour, salt, and powdered milk in the pan of the bread machine, in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle. After cycle is completed, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, brown sausage for about 8 to 10 minutes in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat and reserve.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Shape dough into a 16x10-inch rectangle. Transfer to a lightly greased cookie sheet and spoon pizza sauce lengthwise down the center of dough, followed by browned sausage and cheese. Make diagonal cuts 1 1/2-inches apart down each long side of dough rectangle, cutting to within 1/2-inch of filling. Criss-cross cut strips of dough over filling and seal edges with water. Brush top of calzone with melted butter.
  5. 5 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

By Kevin K

Garlic Cheese Flatbread

Garlic Cheese Flatbread

4.6

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle yeast over water in a bowl; let stand until dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and oil; beat with a sturdy spoon until dough begins to pull away from sides of the bowl. Cover bowl; set aside in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 35 minutes.
  3. 3 Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead briefly. Roll dough to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness or to the size of a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Grease a baking sheet; place dough on the prepared baking sheet. Spread butter evenly over top; sprinkle with garlic powder, followed by Parmesan cheese, then mozzarella cheese. Rest while oven preheats.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and cheese is bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

By Gina Izzy Shores

Herbed Italian Loaf

Herbed Italian Loaf

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place warm water, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
  2. 2 Most machines have a 'beep' toward the end of their cycle that allows you to add additional ingredients. Sprinkle in oregano and basil at this time.
  3. 3 When machine's Dough cycle has ended, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into an oval or round loaf. Place loaf on a baking sheet that has been well greased with olive oil. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  4. 4 In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons water with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut three slits on top of bread. Brush entire loaf with salt water mixture and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped. This bread will be hard when it comes out of the oven. Let sit 10 minutes to soften before cutting.

By Betty Karda

Gramma Good's Fennel Bread

Gramma Good's Fennel Bread

4.0

Prep
180 min
Cook
45 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of lukewarm water. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together the quart of warm water, salt, ginger, sugar, fennel, molasses, and melted butter. Mix in the yeast slurry and rye flour, breaking up any lumps of flour with a whisk. Stir in raisins. Work in the bread flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough becomes stiff.
  3. 3 Then, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead in as much of the remaining flour as necessary to make a stiff but workable dough. Knead for an additional 10 minutes to develop the gluten. Place dough into a greased bowl, and turn to coat. Cover and let rise until double, about 1 hour. Punch down the dough and let it rise again until double.
  4. 4 Remove dough from bowl, and divide into 4 equal pieces. press out air bubbles, and roll dough into loaves. Place the loaves into four 8x4 inch well greased loaf pans. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the loaves for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the tops are nicely browned, and the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

By RILEYSHOUSE

Italian Herb Bread

Italian Herb Bread

4.7

Prep
35 min
Cook
35 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl; let sit until mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir 3 cups flour, Romano cheese, olive oil, salt, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder into yeast mixture. Gradually mix in remaining 3 cups flour until incorporated; dough will be stiff.
  4. 4 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and rubbery, 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Place dough into an oiled bowl and turn until the surface is coated. Cover with a damp dish towel and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Punch dough down to release air; shape into two loaves. Place each loaf into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove loaves from the pans and let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

By Ann Barr

How To Make Focaccia

How To Make Focaccia

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk yeast with warm water in a mixing bowl; whisk in 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, semolina flour, and 2 teaspoons rosemary until thoroughly combined. Mix in 2 1/2 cups bread flour, using a wooden spoon, until dough is too stiff and sticky to mix.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a floured work surface. Knead, dusting with remaining 1/4 cup bread flour as needed, until dough is soft, smooth, and slightly elastic, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Drizzle dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil, spreading oil over the dough. Knead briefly, about 2 minutes, to incorporate olive oil. Repeat with 1 more tablespoon oil. Knead 2 or 3 more minutes to incorporate olive oil. Drizzle dough with 1 more tablespoon oil and knead in as before. If dough seems too sticky, knead in a little more flour. Knead until dough is soft, smooth, and elastic, 1 to 2 more minutes (7 to 8 minutes total kneading time).
  4. 4 Drizzle 1 more tablespoon olive oil into a large bowl, place dough into bowl, and turn dough in bowl several times to coat with oil. Cover bowl with aluminum foil and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1 to 2 hours.
  5. 5 Coat a sheet pan lightly with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Turn dough into pan and press gently into a rough rectangular shape using your fingers, pressing out air bubbles. Cover sheet pan loosely with plastic wrap and let rest 15 to 20 minutes to relax the gluten.
  6. 6 Drizzle 1 tablespoon more olive oil onto the dough, spread oil onto dough, and poke 3 or 4 oil-covered fingers deeply into the dough to make dimples all over the surface. Poke holes all the way down to the bottom of the pan. Fill in any spaces with holes until entire surface is covered with dimples. Let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes.
  7. 7 Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  8. 8 Sprinkle 2 teaspoons minced rosemary over top of dough. Drizzle 1 more tablespoon olive oil onto the surface of the dough and brush on very lightly to avoid moving the rosemary. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until focaccia loaf is lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes. Brush 1 last tablespoon olive oil onto the loaf. Transfer to a rack and let cool before cutting.

By John Mitzewich