Follow along as we break down how to proof bread from scratch—along with answering your bread proofing questions.

Proofing bread dough surrounded by baked loaves, flour, and a rolling pin - Oksana Mizina/Shutterstock It's happened to everyone. You're traipsing around your kitchen, mixing and measuring ...

While normally more comfortable with a soldering iron, [LucidScience] recently took a dive into woodworking and hardware store electronics to build a DIY proofing box. It’s a clever design that ...

Few things rival the satisfaction of creating your own sourdough bread. The process is as rewarding as it is delicious, ...

Dough whisks come in many shapes and styles ... Our editors often use this Bread Banneton Proofing Basket and Lame Set when making sourdough at home. The set comes with everything you need ...

Roll the dough tightly on itself into a ball, then press and mold it into a large oval-shape loaf (~11"x6") with the seam underneath. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick mat. Sprinkle cornmeal on the ...

Proofing perfection When using the proofer ... When I was a kid, my mum would put a towel over her bread dough and put it in the airing cupboard to rise. While this method works, it can be ...

The dough should be smooth ... the topping paste all over the top and sides of the bread in a nice even layer, then leave to finish proofing. Preheat the oven to 200C/190C Fan/Gas 6.