I didn’t want to get my heart broken again. I’ve been hurt too many times by bread. I’ve been hurt by starters that would never become sufficiently foamy, by doughs that sullenly refused to rise, by ...

In a large bowl, combine the water, whole-wheat flour, sugar, yeast and 1 cup bread flour. Stir until smooth. Let stand until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Add the rest of the flour and the salt and ...

Saturday has become Bread Day in my kitchen. I have made bread in various forms for years, and I love the crunch of a fresh baked loaf, roll, bagel, etc. But the process of kneading dough can be ...