What is an Artisan bread?
What is it that makes a loaf of bread an artisan loaf? It’s an interesting question. MADE BY AN ARTISAN...
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Tips for refrigerating or freezing dough
Refrigerating dough slows down the yeast activity, but does not stop it completely. After the dough is kneaded, flatten into...
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Tips to help you judge the condition of your dough
To determine if yeast dough is kneaded enough, break off a small, walnut-sized ball of dough. Stretch the dough, much...
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Know which crust you want
There are a couple of factors that determine whether you'll end up with a well coloured vibrant crust or one...
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Ways to make your bread even more beautiful
Egg Wash (to give the crust a super shine) Brush it with one egg or egg white beaten with a...
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How to tell when your bread dough is done proofing
One of the most important stages of baking bread is being able to proof your dough. Proofing is the process...
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Greasing and lining baking tins
Baking tins should be greased and lined to prevent the dough from sticking to the sides during cooking. It makes...
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Working with fresh yeast
Fresh yeast is a living micro-organism that starts to ferment when flour or sugar are added to it. This releases...
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Conversion guides
Use these guides to help you get the best from your cooking. Remember to stick to either imperial or metric...
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How to Plait a Loaf
The dreaded plaited loaf...it gives chills to even the masters of dough, but it doesn't have to anymore! We show you...
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