In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the flour and salt, stirring until blended. The dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest at least 8 hours, ...

One of my favorite Julia Child anecdotes involves her epic quest to achieve a perfectly baked French baguette in a home oven for the second volume of the seminal cookbook "Mastering the Art of French ...

Don’t be intimidated by those beautiful and delicious crusty breads that call to you from the bakery. Even amateur home cooks can crank out gorgeous loaves with a crisp shell and a wonderfully soft ...

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Don't be intimidated by those beautiful and delicious crusty breads that call to you from the bakery. Even amateur home cooks can crank out gorgeous loaves with a crisp shell and a wonderfully soft ...

For some, that’s a kitchen blasphemy. “Do it right or don’t do it at all!” they shout. If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing properly! OK, fine, but that kind of gatekeeping could keep a big ...

For the accompaniments, core, but don't peel, the apples and pears. Then halve lengthwise and cut into 1 / 2-inch-thick slices. Place fruit slices in a nonreactive bowl and toss with lemon juice. Cut ...