Hot Breadmaking How-Tos

How To: Make Italian focaccia bread

Learn how to make focaccia bread. Ingredients are as followed: 1 x 7g sachet instant yeast (or 1 sachet dry yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 200ml tepid water); 350g (2 1/2 cups) strong white bread flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil.

How To: Make poppy seed rolls

Homemade, handmade - Poppy Seed Dinner Rolls are amazing - made will all natural ingredients. With this recipe, you can totally resist the totally resist the urge to reach for those popping ones on the supermarket shelf.

How To: Bake paratha

Paratha are an Indian unleavened bread and an integral part of many Indian meals. Any subzi (vegetable) or curry dish can be fabulous when accompanied with fresh, hot parathas. Note: Chapatis are cooked without oil whereas Parathas are pan fried.

How To: Bake naan

Naan is an Indian staple and accompanies every meal you'll get in an Indian restaurant. It is usually made with tandoor on the stove top or oven. Like many Indian breads, you can stuff it or add ingredients to it as you like.

How To: Make mandel bread

In this video series, watch as cook Rachel Dayan teaches you how to cook and bake mandel bread. Learn the various ingredients to make the dough, filling and topping, how to make cinnamon and marble mandel bread and how to cut and serve the loaves. Use this step by step online recipe to get started today.

How To: Make pumpernickel bread

In this video series, our expert will teach you how to make a delicious pumpernickel bread recipe. You will get step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the yeast, how to mix the dry and wet ingredients and how to knead the bread dough.

How To: Make Irish soda bread

In this video series our expert will demonstrate how to make an easy Irish Soda Bread recipe. You will get easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how prepare the wet and dry ingredients, how to knead the soda bread dough and how to make an egg wash for the bread.

How To: Make French baguette bread

In this baking video series, learn how to make a traditional French baguette bread recipe. Our expert will walk you through the hand-crafted, artisanal process for creating this beloved loaf with a firm outer crust and spongy insides, including how to mix the ingredients by hand, how to knead the dough, by hand, how to prepare the yeast, how to get the bread to rise, how to bake a baguette, and finally, what your bread should look and taste like when it’s done.

How To: Make white & brown Irish soda bread

In this series of cooking videos you'll learn how to make both white and brown varieties of Irish soda bread. Chef Brandon Sarkis shares his recipe, and demonstrates the baking process step-by-step, including a list of the ingredients you'll need, how to mix the leavening ingredients, flour, and wet ingredients together to form the dough.

How To: Make rye bread

In this video series, our expert will show you how to make homemade rye bread. You will learn how to activate the yeast, work that rye bread dough and add the flour for this homemade bread recipe.

How To: Bake Irish soda bread

Irish soda bread is a sweet and flakey bread that you can make in no time at all. Just a few simple ingredients wheat & white flour, butter,lowfat butter milk and some golden raisins. This bread also freezes well.

How To: Make fresh bagels with Julia Child

In this "Baking With Julia" episode, Julia Child demonstrates how to make fresh bagels. Be careful to avoid developing a skin on the outside of the bagel. Yeast is a necessary ingredient in this homemade recipe. Make fresh bagels with Julia Child.

How To: Bake Kamut bread

Jane Murphy shows you how to make this great heart healthy recipe for Kamut bread. The trick is to replace the oil with applesauce. Kamut is a grain from Africa and the main ingredient in this bread.

How To: Make salt rising bread

In this video recipe, our expert chefs will demonstrate how to make Salt Rising Bread. You will get easy step-by-step instructions on how to prepare and heat the starter, as well as how to bake the bread. You will also get tips and advice on various warming methods, and flavor adjustments you can make. This recipe does take some time but the end result is well worth it when you get a loaf of delicious, thick Salt Rising Bread.

How To: Make bread baskets

For a quick appetizer that's easy and endlessly versatile (just perfect for those last-minute Super Bowl parties), make miniature bread baskets that can serve as a tasty nest for any filling you desire.

How To: Make white bread

This white bread recipe is quick and easy but still results in the bread that any baker would be proud of making! Preparation time is 5 minutes and cooking time is 4 hours. Make white bread.

How To: Bake different breads

This video shows unrivaled faith in Chef Paul by unplugging his bread machine and allowing the master teacher to reveal the best way to make bread. Chef Paul rewards such resolve by crafting Lean Italian Bread, Braided Rich-Egg Bread and Sausage and Cheese Bread. Tom’s only complaint? The lack of preservatives will force him to make bread again real soon. "Cooking Key" Focus: Yeast «