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Sandwich Rolls

Sandwich Rolls

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yeast and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer; whisk to mix. Add flour and salt.
  2. 2 Knead with dough hook until mixture forms a soft, sticky dough ball and easily pulls away from the sides and the hook, about 5 minutes. (If still too sticky, add a bit more flour and knead a few more seconds.) Transfer dough to a work surface and form into a smooth ball. Place dough back in the mixing bowl. Drizzle the dough and sides of bowl a few drops of vegetable oil. Spread a film of oil over the surface of the dough.
  3. 3 Cover the bowl and transfer to a warm, draft-free place until dough is doubled in size, 60 to 90 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to a floured work surface. Form into a rectangle shape and cut into 6 equal pieces. Using your cupped hand and the work surface, roll each section of dough into a smooth round ball. Cover with a clean, dry cloth and let rest 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Flatten dough balls into 6- or 7-inch long ovals. Starting with a long edge, roll the dough into a cylinder, applying extra pressure to the ends to form pointy tips for a classic French roll shape. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets (do not crowd them) and cover with clean dry towels until doubled, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a pan of water on the bottom rack.
  7. 7 With a very sharp knife, score each roll about 1/4 inch deep along one side somewhere between the side and the top. Spritz loaves lightly with water from a spray bottle.
  8. 8 Bake in preheated oven about 20 minutes. Spritz loaves again and rotate pans for a more even bake. Bake until loaves are golden brown, about 10 more minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack; cool completely before cutting.

By John Mitzewich

Traditional Pita Breads

Traditional Pita Breads

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a mixing bowl and allow to stand until the yeast forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups of flour, salt, and shortening; beat for 2 minutes with a fork. Stir in as much of the remaining 1 1/2 cup flour as needed.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, kneading in more flour if dough is sticky. Form into a ball, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm area for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  4. 4 Divide dough into 12 equal portions; flour your hands and roll each piece into a ball. Cover dough balls with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. Flatten the balls into rounds on a floured surface, cover with kitchen towel, and let rest 10 more minutes. Gently roll each dough ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter on a floured surface. Place pita breads in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until the pita breads puff up, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip breads over with a spatula, return to oven, and bake 2 more minutes. Let cool on wire racks before cutting pita breads in half and gently separating tops and bottoms to form pockets for filling.

By Dennis Morazan

Brooklyn-Style Pizza Dough

Brooklyn-Style Pizza Dough

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
1525 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups bread flour, warm water, yeast, and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Mix on lowest speed until blended but still moist, about 2 minutes. Cover the bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm place until dough is doubled in volume, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Uncover the bowl and mix with the electric mixer on low speed until dough has pulled together, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in remaining 1 cup flour , a little at a time, until soft, sticky dough forms, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Increase mixer speed to medium and mix until dough pulls away from sides of bowl, about 8 minutes. Cover the bowl with a towel and let rest, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, rub olive oil evenly into a plastic container.
  5. 5 Transfer dough onto a floured work surface. Dust hands with flour and knead dough until soft but still wet on the inside. Form into a ball and place into the prepared container. Refrigerate dough for at least 1 day and up to 7 days.

By Tammi

Homemade Pita Bread

Homemade Pita Bread

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer and add 1 cup warm water and 1 cup flour. Whisk together, then let sit until mixture bubbles and foams, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, followed by 1 1/2 cups flour. Mix at low speed, using a dough hook attachment, until dough is soft, supple, and slightly sticky. Knead dough with machine on low speed until slightly springy and still soft, 5 to 6 minutes. If dough sticks to the sides of the bowl, add up to 1/4 cup more flour, a little at a time.
  4. 4 Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and form into a ball.
  5. 5 Wipe inside of bowl with 1/4 teaspoon olive oil. Turn dough around in bowl to lightly cover with oil; cover bowl with foil and let rise until dough has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  6. 6 Once dough has doubled, remove from bowl and place onto a lightly floured work surface. Lightly pat into a flat shape about 1-inch thick. Use a knife to cut dough into 8 equal pieces.
  7. 7 Form each piece into a small round ball with a smooth top, pulling dough from the sides and tucking the ends underneath the bottom.
  8. 8 Cover dough balls with lightly oiled plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
  9. 9 Transfer the dough balls to a lightly floured work surface and sprinkle the tops with flour. One at a time, gently pat the dough with your fingers, forming a flat, round disc about 1/4-inch thick. Let the shaped dough rest for 5 minutes.
  10. 10 Brush a cast iron skillet with remaining 3/4 teaspoon olive oil and place over medium-high heat. Lay one round of dough into the hot skillet; cook for 30 seconds, then flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip again and cook the first side for 1 to 2 minutes more, until both sides are golden brown.
  11. 11 Stack cooked breads on a plate; when cool enough to handle, slice breads in half and open the pocket inside for stuffing.

By John Mitzewich

White Bread for the Bread Machine

White Bread for the Bread Machine

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
180 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place water, sugar, oil, salt, bread flour, and yeast into the pan of the bread machine (or in the order recommended by your bread machine manufacturer).
  3. 3 Bake on White Bread setting.
  4. 4 Use oven mitts to carefully remove the bread pan from the machine.
  5. 5 Remove bread from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

By Diana Penning

Savory Runzas

Savory Runzas

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1 3/4 cups flour into a bowl. Stir in sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. 2 Combine milk, water, and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high until warm (120 to 130 degrees F/50 to 55 degrees C), 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour heated milk into the flour mixture. Add eggs and beat at low speed for 30 seconds. Switch to high speed and beat for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining flour. Knead until smooth, about 3 minutes. Cover the bowl with waxed paper and a towel; let rest for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Cook ground beef and onion in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. 5 At the same time, melt butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage to beef mixture with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet.
  7. 7 Roll dough on a lightly floured surface until very thin. Cut into 6 squares or rectangles, whichever you prefer. Place 3 tablespoons beef filling in the center of each shape. Bring corners together, pinch edges to seal, and place right-side up onto the prepared baking sheet. Let rise until an indentation remains when lightly pressed with a finger, 40 to 60 minutes.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until dough is done and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By Khadija Danielle Provencher

Pumpernickel Bagels

Pumpernickel Bagels

3.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine warm water, whole-wheat flour, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to froth and bubble, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix rye flour, molasses, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, coffee granules, caraway seeds, and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and all-purpose flour. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Grease a large bowl.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to greased bowl; cover with a warm damp towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Divide dough into 13 pieces; shape into balls. Press a hole into the center of each dough ball; pull dough to form a 1-inch hole in the center, keeping dough about 1/2-inch thick. Drop dough circles into boiling water, 3 or 4 at a time. Boil each side for 45 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain for about 1 minute. Arrange boiled bagels on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake bagels in the preheated oven until just starting to brown on the bottom, 8 to 10 minutes.

By sueb

Soft Homemade Pretzels

Soft Homemade Pretzels

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir yeast into 1 cup warm water in a large bowl; beat in flour, sugar, shortening, and salt to make a dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Place dough into a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal-size pieces. Roll each piece into a rope 18 to 20 inches long.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Shape each rope of dough into a pretzel on the prepared baking sheet; let pretzels rest for 5 minutes. Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and brush yolk mixture over each pretzel; sprinkle each with coarse salt.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pretzels are golden brown, about 15 minutes.

By Pam English

Rye Pizza Dough

Rye Pizza Dough

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, rye flour, and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2 Pour 1/2 cup water into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir brown sugar into water until dissolved; add yeast and stir. Let mixture stand until bubbling, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Add yeast mixture to flour mixture.
  4. 4 Pour remaining 1 cup water into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir olive oil into warm water; pour over flour mixture. Knead flour mixture, adding more all-purpose flour if dough is sticky, until dough is smooth and holds together.
  5. 5 Form dough into a ball and place in a bowl. Cover bowl with a damp towel and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Punch down dough and transfer to a floured work surface. Roll or shape dough into desired shape.

By Doug

Pepperoni Rolls

Pepperoni Rolls

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together 1 cup warm water and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle yeast over water; let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in yeast mixture, beaten eggs, and melted butter until dough comes together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Place dough into a greased bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth; let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
  5. 5 Punch down dough; divide into 20 equal pieces about the size of a golf ball. Using your hands, flatten each piece into a small rectangle, about 4 inches square.
  6. 6 Place 3 overlapping slices of pepperoni down the center of each dough square. Place another row of 3 pepperoni slices next to the first. Roll dough around pepperoni, pinch the edges closed, and place rolls on the prepared cookie sheet.
  7. 7 Bake rolls in the preheated oven until bottoms are lightly browned and tops are barely golden, 14 to 16 minutes.

By kaoscarson

Grilled Pineapple and Prosciutto Flatbread

Grilled Pineapple and Prosciutto Flatbread

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
585 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the dough, combine warm water, 1/2 cup of flour, and yeast to a mixing bowl. Use a whisk to mix everything into a smooth batter. Cover bowl with a towel and let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Add olive oil, salt, and remaining flour to the bowl, and stir with a spoon or fork until the mixture comes together to form a shaggy ball of dough.
  3. 3 Transfer everything to a work surface and knead until the dough just starts to become elastic, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Place dough in a lightly oiled zip-top bag. Press out most of the air, seal, and place in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.
  5. 5 The next day, take the bag of dough out of the fridge, and leave out at room temperature until it roughly doubles in size, about 45 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and ashy. Quarter your peeled and cored pineapple and trim out the tough, fibrous core in the center.
  7. 7 Grill pineapple round-side down over hot coals until heated through, and fairly well charred, about 3 minutes; flip and continue to grill on the cored side until charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve until needed.
  8. 8 Once dough has doubled, remove from bag and divide into 4 portions. Form each portion into a ball and use a rolling pin to roll dough into an oval, or circle about an 1/8-inch thick.
  9. 9 Place dough over hot coals, and grill until dough is cooked through, and about half the surface area is slightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.
  10. 10 Remove from grill and top each warm flatbread with a drizzle of olive oil. Top with prosciutto, thin slices of grilled pineapple, tarragon leaves, and freshly ground black pepper. Finish with another small drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt.

By John Mitzewich

Best Gluten-Free Pita Bread

Best Gluten-Free Pita Bread

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine oat flour, potato starch, cornstarch, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, yeast, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer; whisk until well mixed, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Whisk milk, egg, olive oil, and vinegar together in a separate bowl until well combined, about 1 minute. Stir milk mixture in gradually to flour mixture on low speed; mix until a soft dough comes together, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces; roll each piece on a floured surface to a 6-inch circle. Place on the prepared baking sheets; cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Heat a pizza stone in the oven.
  5. 5 Spray pita breads with water and place them straight on the hot pizza stone.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Fioa

Traditional Russian Pirozhki

Traditional Russian Pirozhki

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1/2 cup milk in a cup or small bowl. Stir in sugar and sprinkle yeast over the top. Set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes. Pour the remaining milk into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add the melted butter, egg, salt and 1 cup of flour to the large bowl with the milk. Stir in the yeast mixture. Mix in flour 1 cup at a time until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and doesn't stick to your hands. Cover the bowl loosely and set in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour. Dough should almost triple in size.
  3. 3 While you wait for the dough to rise, melt the remaining butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage and cook, stirring frequently, until cabbage has wilted. Mix in the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until cabbage is tender. Set this aside for the filling.
  4. 4 Place the risen dough onto a floured surface and gently form into a long snake about 2 inches wide. Cut into 1 inch pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten the balls by hand until they are 4 to 5 inches across. Place a spoonful of the cabbage filling in the center and fold in half to enclose. Pinch the edges together to seal in the filling.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line one or two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Place the pirozhki onto the baking sheet, leaving room between them for them to grow.
  6. 6 Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

By Rex

Brick-Oven Pizza (Brooklyn Style)

Brick-Oven Pizza (Brooklyn Style)

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
1005 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the dough: Pour warm water into a large bowl, then sprinkle yeast over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in cold water and salt. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time until incorporated.
  2. 2 Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide in half and form into two tight dough balls. Coat with olive oil and refrigerate in a sealed container for at least 16 hours. Be sure to use a big enough container to allow dough to rise.
  4. 4 Make the pizzas: Remove dough from the refrigerator one hour prior to using.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven, with a pizza stone on the lowest rack, to 550 degrees F (288 degrees C). Lightly dust a pizza peel with flour.
  6. 6 Prepare the first pizza: Lightly dust one dough ball with flour and stretch gradually until about 14 inches in diameter, or about the size of the pizza stone. Place on the floured peel.
  7. 7 Lay 1/2 of the mozzarella on the crust, then sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon oregano and 1/8 teaspoon pepper over the top. Randomly arrange 1/4 cup crushed tomatoes over the pizza, leaving some empty areas, then drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over top.
  8. 8 With a quick back and forth jerk, make sure dough will release from the peel easily. Place the tip of the peel at the back of the preheated pizza stone, and remove the peel so that the pizza is left on the stone.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until the crust begins to brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
  10. 10 Slide the pizza onto the peel and remove from the oven; then slide off the peel onto a work surface. Sprinkle 1/2 of the basil leaves randomly over the pizza. Cut into wedges and serve.
  11. 11 Follow Steps 5 through 9 to make the second pizza.

By CDM68

Best Vegan Naan

Best Vegan Naan

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix water and sugar in a bowl; whisk until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over water; let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add 4 cups flour mixture, coconut oil, and yogurt to yeast mixture; mix until well combined. Add remaining flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together. Knead until dough is soft and elastic, 3 to 4 minutes. Place dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Heat a pizza stone.
  4. 4 Divide dough into 8 pieces on a floured surface. Roll dough slightly and place over parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let rise for 20 minutes. Roll into 8-inch ovals. Transfer to the preheated pizza stone; sprinkle with water and brush with canola oil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Fioa

Naan

Naan

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, generously oil a large bowl.
  3. 3 Stir sugar, milk, egg, and salt into the yeast mixture. Mix in enough flour to make a soft dough.
  4. 4 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. 5 Place dough in the prepared oil, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Punch down dough on a lightly floured surface, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball; you should have about 14. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Meanwhile, preheat a large grill pan over high heat.
  8. 8 Roll each piece of dough into a thin circle.
  9. 9 Brush some melted butter on the preheated grill pan. Place a few pieces of dough in the pan (as many as you can fit) and cook until puffy and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush butter onto the uncooked sides, flip, and cook until browned, 2 to 4 more minutes. Remove from the grill and repeat to cook the remaining naan.
  10. 10 Enjoy!

By Maryellen

Indian Naan

Indian Naan

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk warm water with yeast and sugar until yeast is dissolved. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Sift flour and salt three times into a large bowl. Add yeast mixture, yogurt, and 1/2 of the ghee. Mix into a soft dough, then knead on a floured surface until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place dough into a large greased bowl, cover, and let stand in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in volume.
  3. 3 Punch down dough, then knead for 5 minutes. Divide dough into six equal pieces. Roll each piece out into 8-inch rounds.
  4. 4 Cover an oven tray with foil and grease the foil. Brush dough rounds with remaining ghee and sprinkle with kalonji. Cook one at a time under the broiler until puffed and lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.

By Michelle Chen

Easy Naan

Easy Naan

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand until bubbly and frothy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, 6 to 8 minutes. Place dough into a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise until the dough has doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Punch down dough and knead well. For garlic naan, knead in garlic at this point.
  4. 4 Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of golf balls. Roll into balls, cover with a clean cloth, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  6. 6 Roll out 2 balls of dough into elongated ovals. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and cook under the broiler until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Brush butter on both sides and flip. Continue broiling until the second side is firm and golden, 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining dough.

By Allrecipes Member

Naan Bread

Naan Bread

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
305 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put warm water in a small bowl, add sugar and yeast and stir until dissolved. Set aside for 5-10 minutes or until it foams.
  2. 2 Blend in the warm milk, yogurt and melted margarine. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder and poppy seeds. Pour in the yeast/milk mixture all at once and work it into the flour, using your hands. Continue mixing, adding flour or water as needed, until the mixture leaves the sides of the bowl.
  3. 3 Knead for 6 to 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let stand in a warm place to rise for about 4 hours or until doubled in volume.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 550 degrees F (285 degrees C) or your oven's highest setting and set a rack in the lower third of the oven. Place a large pizza pan or iron griddle on the rack and preheat. Also preheat the broiler.
  5. 5 Punch the dough down and knead briefly. Divide into six pieces and shape them into balls. Place them on an oiled plate and cover with lightly oiled plastic wrap. Let balls rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Roll out and stretch each ball until it is about 10 inches long and 5 inches wide. Remove the pizza pan from the oven, brush with oil and place one of pieces of bread on it.
  6. 6 Bake at 550 degrees F (285 degrees C) for about 4 to 5 minutes until bread is puffed and has brown spots, then transfer to a wire rack, returning pizza pan to oven to keep hot. Place bread under broiler until 'charcoal' dots appear on the surface. Wrap finished bread in a towel while baking the remaining loaves. (If your pizza pan is big enough, try baking two loaves at the time.)

By deanna

Garlic Naan

Garlic Naan

4.9

Prep
35 min
Cook
15 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat butter in a pan over medium heat until melted and sizzling. Quickly mix in garlic and remove from the heat.
  3. 3 Add bread flour, yogurt, salt, and 1 tablespoon garlic butter to yeast mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Knead by hand until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, adding more water or flour as needed. Turn dough out onto the counter and continue kneading until it forms a smooth ball, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. 4 Place dough into a large bowl and drizzle a few spoons garlic butter over top. Cover and let rise until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  5. 5 Punch dough down and turn out onto the counter. Shape into a rough rectangle and cut into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and lightly dust with flour. Cover with plastic wrap and proof until slightly puffy, 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat until very hot, 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Meanwhile, roll each piece proofed dough into a 1/8-inch-thick oval. Sprinkle some cilantro on top and press lightly to adhere.
  8. 8 Working in batches, cook naan in the hot skillet until large bubbles form, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip, press gently, and continue to cook until bubbles on the bottom are charred, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  9. 9 Brush naan with more garlic butter before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Pocket Bread

Pocket Bread

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the 3 cups flour and the salt. 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 supple, about 10 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  3. 3 Divide the dough into sixteen equal pieces and form into rounds. Roll rounds into square loaves 1/4 inch thick. Place the on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes, until loaves puff in the middle. Let cool on a wire rack.

By CHRISW

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

Sourdough Starter II

Sourdough Starter II

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
3000 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together flour, warm water, and yeast in a large glass bowl. Let stand uncovered in a warm place over night or up to 48 hours. The longer the mixture stands, the stronger the ferment will be.
  2. 2 After fermenting, the starter is ready to use or to store covered in the refrigerator. Feed once or twice a week with 1 cup milk, 1 cup flour, and 1/4 cup sugar; allow the starter to rest at room temperature for several hours after feeding.

By Glenda

Lepinja (Balkan Flatbread)

Lepinja (Balkan Flatbread)

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Stir the warm water and sugar into the yeast mixture.
  2. 2 Stir the flour and salt together in a separate bowl; add all but about 1/2 cup of the flour mixture to the yeast mixture; mix with your hands until a soft dough forms, adding the last of the flour mixture a little at a time until it clears the sides of the bowl. Cover the bowl with a light cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Deflate, or 'punch down,' the dough and turn out onto a work surface lightly dusted with flour; knead for about 5 minutes. Return the dough to the bowl, cover again with a light cloth, and allow the dough to again rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes more.
  4. 4 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Deflate the dough and turn turn out onto a work surface lightly dusted with flour; knead lightly. Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet; shape into an oval about 1/2-inch thick. Set aside to rise a third time for about 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned and hollow sounding when thumped, 20 to 25 minutes.

By BigShotsMom

Versatile Bread

Versatile Bread

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Lightly grease two baking sheets.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the sugar, salt, oil and 1 cup of flour; stir well to combine. 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 supple, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Divide the dough into twelve equal pieces and form into rounds. Place the rounds on prepared baking sheets. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Place on a wire rack to cool.

By Sandy

Sourdough Starter

Sourdough Starter

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5765 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place flour into a large, non-metallic bowl. Sprinkle yeast over top, pour in warm water, and mix to combine.
  3. 3 Place the bowl on a cookie sheet; cover loosely and set in a warm place to ferment for 4 to 8 days. Depending on temperature and humidity, times may vary. The starter is ready when bubbly and pleasantly sour smelling. If it's colored at all (pink, orange, etc.), throw it out and start over.
  4. 4 Enjoy!

By Esther Nelson

Za'atar Bread

Za'atar Bread

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Mix in 3 cups flour and salt. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl; turn to coat with oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  4. 4 Divide dough into 16 equal pieces and form into rounds. Roll into 1/4-inch-thick circles. Poke rounds with your fingers to create small indentations.
  5. 5 Mix za'atar and olive oil together in a small bowl. Spread over circles. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until dough is golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

By Lady at the Stove

Sourdough Starter I

Sourdough Starter I

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
5000 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine instant potatoes, sugar, water, and yeast in a covered container. Let the starter sit on a counter for 5 days, stirring daily with a wooden spoon.
  2. 2 On the morning of the fifth day, feed the starter with 3 tablespoons instant potatoes, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup warm water. In the evening, take out 1 cup of the starter to use in a sourdough recipe. Refrigerate the remaining starter.
  3. 3 Every five days, feed the starter 3 tablespoons instant potatoes, 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 cup water. If starter is to be used in a recipe, let the fed starter rest at room temperature 6 hours before use. If starter is not being used in a recipe, keep refrigerated and discard 1 cup of starter after each feeding.

By Becky Richardson

Dutch Oven Whole Wheat Bread

Dutch Oven Whole Wheat Bread

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
585 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a microwave-safe measuring cup and heat in the microwave oven for about 1 minute. Check temperature using a food thermometer to be sure water is no hotter than 100 degrees F (38 degrees C). Add yeast and agave; let sit until foamy, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture; stir to combine and knead a few times. Cover bowl and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, overnight to 18 hours.
  3. 3 Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead 5 to 10 times using floured hands. Shape dough into a ball and let rise while oven is preheating.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and place a Dutch oven inside to warm for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Use floured hands to carefully drop dough into the hot Dutch oven. Use potholders to place the lid on the Dutch oven.
  6. 6 Bake in the hot oven for 30 minutes. Uncover Dutch oven and bake until bread is deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Remove and let cool.

By My Healthy Kitchen