There's nothing like fresh loaves of thick, crusty country French bread and crackling baquettes. The yeasty, sweet, encompassing smell is almost as satisfying as the taste that follows. Put 1/2 c. of ...

Pieces of crusty bread about to be covered in dipping oil from a white bowl - Nayla Photograph/Shutterstock Eating bread with dipping oil is a staple of Italian cuisine and a highlight of many ...

Mix ingredients in stand mixer for 30-60 seconds. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 2 hours at room temperature. Transfer the bowl of dough to the refrigerator and let rest for two hours.

I didn’t want to get my heart broken again. I’ve been hurt too many times by bread. I’ve been hurt by starters that would never become sufficiently foamy, by doughs that sullenly refused to rise, by ...