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A Loaf of Bread...The Basics

Ingredients
Yeast
Flour
Fat
Sweeteners
Milk
Eggs
Baking Soda and Baking Powder
Salt and Other Flavor Enhancers
Water
Equipment
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Bread Pans and Baking Sheets
The Artisan Baker
Bowls
Additional Items
Basic Bread-Making Method
Basic White Bread Ingredients
Preparing the Dough
Kneading the Dough
Letting the Dough Rise
Punching Down the Dough
Shaping the Loaves
Letting the Dough Rise Again
Baking the Loaves
Emergency Procedues and Diagnoses
Storing Bread
High Altitude Baking
Helpful Tips Before You Begin
Time To Begin

Sourdough Breads

It Starts with a Starter
"Wild Yeast" Sourdough Starter
"Foolproof" Sourdough Starter
Quick Sourdough Bread
Classic Sourdough Bread
Sourdough Rye Bread

Flatbreads, Rolls, and More

Pita
Lavash
Pideh
Matzoh
Focaccia
Pizza Crust
Dinner Rolls
French-Style Hard Rolls
Whole Wheat Rolls
New York Bagels
Egg Bagels
Teething Biscuits
Soft Pretzels