Don’t be intimidated by those beautiful and delicious crusty breads that call to you from the bakery. Even amateur home cooks can crank out gorgeous loaves with a crisp shell and a wonderfully soft ...

One of my favorite Julia Child anecdotes involves her epic quest to achieve a perfectly baked French baguette in a home oven for the second volume of the seminal cookbook "Mastering the Art of French ...

This Panzanella Salad sounds fancy but it is simply a crusty stale bread salad. Make it with an assortment of juicy vine-ripened tomatoes and this simple Vinaigrette dressing. It’s delicious and easy ...

Discover the timeless charm of homemade soda bread with our easy-to-follow recipe! This video guides you through each step, ...

For the accompaniments, core, but don't peel, the apples and pears. Then halve lengthwise and cut into 1 / 2-inch-thick slices. Place fruit slices in a nonreactive bowl and toss with lemon juice. Cut ...

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the flour and salt, stirring until blended. The dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest at least 8 hours, ...

Baking bread at home has been out of style for years -- for good reason. These days, you can count on finding terrific baguettes, focaccia or country breads at the market or bakery, so why mess with ...

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This no-knead bread is a breeze and tastes even better great dipped in olive oil. I used rapid-rise yeast. Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt and yeast. Add water and ...