Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a rack for at least 1 hour before slicing. Picture a bowl of soup or a salad without a slice of crusty bread to go with it. Worse still ...

Home bread makers should definitely consider investing in this classic appliance for a taller, crustier product. And no, it ...

November 17 is National Homemade Bread Day, so let’s celebrate passing on the skills to all the family by making some crusty ...

No Knead Dutch Oven Bread is a baker’s dream come true. This method produces a loaf with a crusty exterior and a tender, airy ...

I began my bread-making journey more than 15 years ago with legendary baker Jim Lahey’s classic recipe for no-knead bread. I got hooked on making simple, crusty loaves that didn’t require any ...

Pour a little water into the empty roasting tray at the bottom of the oven just before you shut the door – this creates steam which helps the loaf develop a crisp and shiny crust. Bake the loaf ...

Discard any mussels that remain closed. Add the double cream and cook for a further minute. Scatter with the chopped parsley and serve straightaway with crusty bread.

If you think this stunning loaf is beyond your bread-making ability, think again! “The fougasse may look fancy and pretty, but it really is very forgiving and quite simple to make,” baker ...