General Baking

<p>Bread and baking: From yeast breads to techniques</p>

Milk vs water

I realise this may seem like a daft question, but I'm just mid-way through making my first batch of croissants, and I'm wondering...

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Gel like sourdough problem: Help!

I am having a terrible problem, I think. My sourdough has turned into a gel like substance and I don't know why. It's possible I...

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Ciabatta Troubles

I have been baking ciabatta for about four months. I use a four shelf convection oven in a local restaurant. I use a room temp...

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Are proofing baskets really necessary?

Hi all Just starting my first sourdough today and I dont have any proofing (proving?) baskets. I figure that I can just use a...

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Companion Bakery on TV

How gorgeous to see Graham and his oven just now on SBS TV. The show is 'Gourmet Farmer' about an ex city slicker called Matthew...

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First loaf not the prettiest, but meets family approval...

wine fridges for proving?

First, what a great site -- beginner's blog, forums, lots more. Since discovering this several weeks ago I have made bread better...

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Help a London rodent....

Hello people... I've recently taken up breadmaking (add lots of slurping noises and additional moaning about waistline here). I...

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Any suggestions on a bread machine

Hi All, I am looking to purchase a bread machine. I am from Vancouver, Canada. Nothing too expensive maybe under $100. Can anyone...

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BBC LOOKING FOR AMATEUR BAKERS

*** BBC Looking for Amateur Bakers *** Do you love home baking and fancy putting your skills to the test? BBC Two is looking for...

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