When it comes to baking bread, one two-phased step is both notoriously difficult and extremely important to get right: proofing. Proofing involves letting the bread dough rise before baking it, which ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

Which bread machines are best? If you’re buying a gift for someone who loves to bake but doesn’t enjoy all the kneading and shaping that comes with baking bread, a bread machine is an ideal gift. It’s ...