Bread Making Demonstration:Basic Bread
Basic White Loaf
A standard white loaf leavened with the direct of straight yeast method is one of the easiest of the basic breads to prepare.
Bread Shapes | Bun and Roll Shapes
Bread Shapes
Bread and rolls are produced in all shapes and sizes, which are determined by a number of factors including:
The type of flour used for making the bread
Whether or not the bread is leavened
How the bread is used
Local or regional tradition
How the dough is cooked, such as baked, steamed, deep-fat fried, etc.
Standard Loaf Pan | Bloomer | Cob or Boule | Coburg | CottageMolded Tin or Split Pan | Baguette | Épi | Fougasse | Braided | Ring | Flat Breads
After the dough has been punched down, kneaded, and then has rested briefly, it is ready to be shaped.
Bread Making Demonstration:Bread Using a Starter
Ciabatta
Ciabatta is typically identified by its shape, which is that of a worn or flattened slipper, and thus the meaning of the word "ciabatta" in Italian.
Bread Making Demonstration:Basic Bread
Cottage Loaf
There are many variations of ingredients that can be used when preparing the uniquely shaped cottage loaf. It can be made as a whole wheat bread or a combination of whole grain flours can be used.