Questions tagged [bread]

Questions about kneading, baking, storing, and culinary use of any kind of bread.

This tag covers the traditional loaf of bread in addition to flatbreads, sourdough, pita, and anything else that one might reasonably call "bread".

Tips for effectively tagging questions, in order of preference:

  • If your question is specifically about preparing/baking bread, also tag it
  • Include the sub-type of bread if possible (, , etc.)
  • If asking for advice on a specific bread technique, include the technique (e.g. )
  • For questions concerning the raw, unbaked bread dough, use the tag
  • Consider adding a cuisine tag for localized styles of bread (e.g. for Naan)
  • When the question concerns specific ingredients in bread-making, try to include tags for those ingredients (e.g. , )
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Can I use cilantro instead of basil on a bruschetta?

Ran out of basil at the last moment, can substitute the basil for cilantro? I know people will notice the difference but would still be acceptable?
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Was "Pastry flour for bread"

I was reading the discussion about "Pastry flour for bread" and noticed that several types of flour were mentioned. I looked at my bread flour and noticed that it says 4%. I looked at the AP flour, a common brand, it says 3%. My question is, is it…
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What are some pros/cons of restarting a bread machine mid-cycle?

The situation: I put all ingredients in the bread machine pan as usual (but with a little extra sugar or honey and liquid) and start the cycle. After the first or second kneading cycle, I restart the cycle. Sometimes I'll restart the cycle a second…
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Sun light on sour dough starter

I have left my sour dough starter on the North facing window during the day.(I live in Australia) It has been exposed to warm, direct sunlight. Have I killed my wild yeasts? Should I start again? I have seen little to no activity. The starter is 4…
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Sourdough starter not buoyant

If my sourdough starter does not float in water, does that mean it is not ready?
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Should I put yeast in sweet bread?

Do you put yeast in sweet bread? Thanks!
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Baker’s ratio for crackers

Is there a baker’s ratio for crackers? I can find one for just about every dough recipe under the sun, except one for crackers! I suppose I could just research a bunch of recipes and come up with my own, but if there’s one out there that any of you…
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ziplock-type gallon bag to store my sour dough starter in the fridge.

I am using a zip type gallon bag to store my sour dough starter in the fridge. Will it keep working after a week in storage? I take it out of the fridge the night before and feed it two cups flour and two cups lukewarm water.
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Can I use whole milk instead of powdered milk?

I just received a bread machine and I wanted to make a loaf of bread but I don't have powdered milk. Can I use whole milk instead of powdered milk?
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Which Whole Wheat Breads can be crisped on the stove?

My aunt craves grilled bread, but her temporary residence for work has only an electric stove, and lacks an oven or grill. She loathes (pun intended) microwaves. What types of Whole Wheat Bread should she buy, to imitate "grilled bread"? She…
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Can you mix oat and wheat flakes into bread mix?

When mixing wheat flour to make bread, can I add some wheat and oat flakes?
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water temperature affecting bread rolls texture!

I'm doing food tech coursework, and I'm really confused on how temperature of water affects the texture of the bread. If someone can answer scientifically that would be great : ) thank you!
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Turning toasted, non-crumbly whole wheat bread into breadcrumbs

I've got some toasted 100% whole wheat homemade bread that I would like to turn into breadcrumbs. How can I do that? It doesn't crumble easily.
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What are the qualities of a good French Bread?

I have tried a couple different recipes, and the best tasting (in my opinion) are from Betty Crocker and Fannie Farmer. I was just wondering what are the qualities of a good French Bread?
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Rubbery Naan bread

i can't find anywhere on the internet on how to fix naan bread that is rubbery. My customer has switch to a self raising flour which has a higher protein level about 10.5% and absorbs more water. i've had the following suggestions mix the dough…