Is the Neretva stand mixer worth buying if you want an affordable stand mixer for baking at home? As a former professional chef turned homemaker, I look for kitchen appliances that are practical, reliable, and worth the space they take up on my counter. I purchased the Neretva stand mixer because I wanted a mixer for making bread, cakes, cookies, and other homemade … [Read more...] about Neretva Stand Mixer Review: Pros and Cons From a Chef
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Easiest No-Knead Baguette Recipe (Just 5 Minutes of Prep!)
Want fresh, homemade French baguettes without spending hours kneading dough? This easy no-knead baguette recipe is one of the simplest ways to make crusty, artisan-style bread at home. With just 4 basic ingredients, about 5 minutes of hands-on prep, and no kneading whatsoever, you can have fresh baguettes ready in about 3 hours. The secret is letting the dough rest. Instead … [Read more...] about Easiest No-Knead Baguette Recipe (Just 5 Minutes of Prep!)
Sourdough Meal Prep: Make Dough Once, Bake It All Week
If you love the flavor of homemade sourdough bread but don't want to make a fresh loaf from scratch every time, this make-ahead sourdough bread recipe is worth trying. This recipe uses a simple refrigerated dough method inspired by the convenience of the popular “Bread in 5 Minutes a Day” approach, but uses active sourdough starter instead of commercial yeast. You make … [Read more...] about Sourdough Meal Prep: Make Dough Once, Bake It All Week
How to Use an Oven: 15 Things You Need to Know Before You Bake
If you've ever wondered which oven setting to use, where to put the oven rack, whether you really need to preheat, or why your food doesn't seem to cook the way the recipe says it should, this video is for you. I'm going to walk you through 15 things you should know about using an oven, whether you're a beginner or you've been cooking for years. I'll show you what the … [Read more...] about How to Use an Oven: 15 Things You Need to Know Before You Bake
Bread Machine FAQs | 50 Most Asked Questions About Bread Makers
Ready to learn everything you need to know about using a bread machine? In this post I answer the 50 most commonly asked questions about bread makers, as well as share a video if you prefer to watch and listen! Watch this as a video with even more detailed explainations: https://youtu.be/DlHw6Ufv9B0 If you're new to bread machines, you probably have a lot of … [Read more...] about Bread Machine FAQs | 50 Most Asked Questions About Bread Makers