Managing dough around your busy schedule is an important part of being a happy baker. Sometimes you might want to leave dough rise all day, and sometimes over night is better so it can be baked in...
Category: Bread
Turning out your sourdough to see it collapse on the worktop is extremely frustrating especially when you spent all those hours preparing it. Collapsed loaves never regain their height, but still do...
Bread blowing out the side is a common problem for artisan loaves and sourdough. We often see irregular shapes where the dough has risen unevenly and not risen upwards as intended. An often...
Can I Use Plain Flour Instead Of Bread Flour? (Recipe Included)
Plain flour is a store cupboard staple in the UK which most people have to make cakes and biscuits. Bread making is on the rise and you might be wondering if you can reach for the plain flour when...
Everyone has made a bread that has failed at some point. This is usually something that happens to the beginner baker, but even a more experienced one can have bad days. Maybe your yeast has died, or...
I Tested What Happens If You Don’t Let Dough Rise Long Enough
Bread baking has some lengthy steps and it can be tempting to rush the rise and get the dough in the oven. We've all been there, pushed for time, and wondering if you can bake it without letting it...