There is no need to knead it for a long time: 1-2 minutes is enough to mix all the ingredients well. Excessive kneading, in fact, risks making the bread harder after baking.

Learn how to proof yeast, knead bread dough and much more in our bread baking guide. We'll also share some of our favorite bread recipes.

Step 1: Preheat that oven First things first—preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Also, grease a loaf pan or line it with baking paper. If you don’t have one, a cake pan or muffin tin works ...

It's very easy to make a Basic Sourdough Starter without yeast. It takes a bit of time, but the results are amazing and well worth it. There is nothing like a freshly baked loaf of sourdough bread.

(For fresh, homemade bread, without preservatives, you can slice and freeze to extend the life of your loaves.) Even still, it’s a good idea to seal the bread bag so bugs can’t get in and ...