Making bread for the first time? Super intimidating. But with a little practice and the right recipe, you can definitely make some of your favorite loaves at home. Presenting our guide to bread baking ...

Quick breads gained popularity in the 1800s thanks to the advent of chemical leavening agents such as baking soda and baking powder. Unlike yeast, which was traditionally used to bake both breads and ...

Making bread at home intimidates many home bakers who don’t have tons of experience making yeast bread. Several steps are involved, and there’s no guarantee of an edible end result. Plus, making bread ...

Calling all bakers! Bake your own bread the next time you gather loved ones around the table. You can do it! We believe in you and we believe in these recipes. You'll find recipes for all kinds of ...

Spiced Pumpkin Toffee Bread, a recipe from Portland baker Kir Jensen. (Oregonian file photo) We're closing in on Christmas, and this weekend is going to be primetime for parties. Instead of taking yet ...

"I've been using it since about 1991. (I'm on my second one.) It makes a small enough loaf that we can finish it off before it has gotten too dry, stale or moldy. On the negative side (and this just ...

As a seasoned cook, I am always surprised when I come across well-known recipes I've never tried. I have made many quick breads but never Irish soda bread. Quick breads, by definition, use baking ...

Weekend mornings are the perfect time to whip up a comforting loaf of quick bread. Some of our favorites are made with banana, but we’re also fond of breads made with pumpkin and chocolate. Here are 5 ...

What is the best bread maker overall? Homemade bread has the advantage of being fresher and more flavorful, plus you know exactly what’s in it. However, the process can be challenging and ...

I’ve always said that I’m a cook, not a baker, and my insistence on it is for several good reasons and one really bad one. I’m disorganized and impatient, and I overlook details. But the real problem ...

There’s no denying the taste of a freshly baked loaf of bread. A big advantage of making your own bread is that you get to choose exactly which ingredients hit the mixing bowl. This is a big win for ...