During this first rise, avoid over-proofing and make sure your dough doesn't become too aerated or puffy. Once your bread dough has successfully risen, punch it down, shape into its intended form ...

Follow along as we break down how to proof bread from scratch—along with answering your bread proofing questions.

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In cleaning out some files, I found the following tips for baking bread that might help us be successful if we are trying a new recipe: To make self-rising flour, mix 4 cups flour, 2 teaspoons ...

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3. Use the spatula or a plastic dough scraper to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Push the dough together to form a loose ...

Wholemeal bread does not rise quite as much as a white loaf ... Adding a little strong white flour into a mainly wholemeal dough mix is a clever way to add more ‘spring’ to the loaf.