If you've never had a pain d'epi, this pull-apart baguette is intended to mimic the appearance of the flower of the wheat stalk, or "epi" in French. Each little ear of wheat can be easily pulled apart, which makes this bread shape ideal to pass around the table at dinner parties or picnics. If you don't have time to create a sourdough bread starter, this overnight dough is the next best thing. Read more

Breadsticks aren't something that I think about very often. What I mean by that is often I overlook them for other, more exciting snacks or appetizers. But I've recently come to realize that a fresh batch of breadsticks is simple, uncomplicated, and completely addictive. As far as bread goes, this definitely can be considered a fast and easy recipe. It takes just minutes to come together, Read more

As a native San Franciscan, I can't get enough sourdough bread. While this isn't the only city where you can get a great loaf, it sure perfected the art before artisan bread hit the mainstream. So it was just a matter of time before I took a stab at a homemade version inspired by the town I call home. Every region's sourdough gets its unique flavor from the yeast organisms in the starter. Read more

What if you could simply conjure ingredients out of thin air? It sounds like something out of a Star Trek episode, but it's absolutely possible in one instance: sourdough. This tangy, fluffy bread gets its start as a simple fermented flour and water mixture that pulls its yeast fungi straight from the air! While you can certainly bake delicious bread using the dry active yeast that comes in Read more

When it comes to bread making, it seems that most people like to leave it to the experts. While I see the logic in this (I mean, I will never come close to the perfect crusty loaves that come out of Tartine's kitchen), I happen to like a challenge, so the art of making bread kind of intrigues me. There is something really satisfying about being able to transform yeast, flour, and water into Read more

If bread is the staff of life, then this cook has been wobbling on shaky legs for much of her culinary career. What is it about baking bread that's so daunting? I suppose I've rationalized my bread-baking evasion by telling myself it takes too long and my spaghetti-noodle arms can't knead well enough. But I recognize those are silly excuses, so this week I set about tackling the easiest bread Read more

Good things come to those who wait. And by "good things" I mean a loaf of bread so delicious, you may find yourself daydreaming about it long after it's been gobbled up. The key ingredients for bread-making are patience, precision, a little bit of luck, and, in most cases, a strong arm for working the dough. But if that last bit turns you off, then you've come to the right place. Jim Lahey's Read more

Although there are plenty of recipes that call for day-old bread, whenever I end up with it, I can never remember these dishes. That's why I'm coming up with a list of uses for day-old bread. The next time I don't know what to do with that leftover bread, I'll check back to this reference. Bookmark it and you can do the same! Instead of throwing the loaf in the freezer, employ the day-old bread Read more

Nothing compares to fresh baked bread, but in the Summer who wants to have their hot oven on? Why not heat up the grill and make these stuffed flatbreads to satisfy your craving? I stuffed the bread with a variety of herbs, garlic, and farmer cheese, but feel free to experiment with different fillings. Like any bread, time is needed to prepare the dough. However, they can be made in advance, Read more

Moist, delicious banana bread is one of life's simplest pleasures. It's awesome with coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon, or a glass of sparkling wine late in the evening. It's a nostalgic dish that so many enjoy. Wrapped in pretty packaging, banana bread also makes a wonderful edible gift. Most people have strong feelings about mix-ins, but I like to toss in a small handful of chocolate Read more