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A major food since prehistoric times, bread has been made in various forms using a variety of ingredients and methods throughout the world. Bread is a staple food prepared from a dough of flour (usually wheat) and water, usually by baking. Throughout recorded history and around the world, it has been an important part of many cultures' diet.
Baking bread is a lot easier than it seems. It's possible to get lost in the scientific reasons for why certain breads end up certain ways, but it’s also possible to have a delicious homemade loaf without worrying about the whys.
Bread baking is different from baking cookies, cakes or pies. Its unique combination of ingredients: flour, yeast, water, salt and, most importantly, time. We urge you to give it try, you will enjoy it. |