At 9:30 a.m. on a recent Wednesday, Aspen Thiry mixes another batch of homemade sourdough bread as her 2-year-old son naps nearby. With two loaves baking in the oven and two more on standby, it's a ...
Place a tray of water in the oven for steam to create a crisp, golden crust. Use a sharp blade to make cuts on top of the dough for controlled expansion during baking. Prevent sticking by greasing ...
"Sandwich bread does well when stored in a plastic bag; it locks in moisture which keeps the crust soft. But too much mosture will create mould, so I've found it's best not to keep the bag airtight.