Beginner’s Guide to Baking Bread

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6 Fast Rules For Making Bread

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Use fresh ingredients - especially yeast

01 To ensure a good lift and a beautiful outer crust, you’ll want to start with fresh yeast and baking powder/soda Learn more

Storage: Dry is nice

02 Always store your baking ingredients in a dry place at room temperature. Never refrigerate. Learn more

Use the Right Flour

03 Get good bread flour. It’s ground specifically for making bread! Learn About Flour

Temperature and Yeast

04 Make sure your liquid is between 95 degrees F and 115 degrees F when adding to yeast. Learn more