For bakers who have mastered a basic homemade loaf, the next challenge is to explore different styles of bread, from sourdough to baguettes. Most bread dough is a basic combination of flour, water, ...

Homemade bread has a way of slowing things down in a good way. It doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming to feel ...

Classic ciabatta takes a lot of time. If you give the poolish 18 to 20 hours to mature, which I recommend, then the bread will take more than 24 hours total. Depending on how long you let the poolish ...

Craving a journey into the realm of rustic Italian breads? We're exploring two key players -- ciabatta and focaccia -- to determine what makes them unique. The most obvious difference between these ...

Homemade breads add warmth and comfort to winter meals and they are easier to make than many people expect. A fresh loaf can ...

This column almost didn’t happen. In fact, as I write it, I am still not sure if it is something I will finish and submit or if it will be one of those columns that I file away in a folder titled ...

Ciabatta bread is an Italian bread made of wheat flour, yeast and salt. It originated in the province of Rovigo, Veneto, Italy in 1982, in response to the popularity of French baguettes. Ciabatta is a ...