A leisurely day is the perfect occasion to bake a loaf of yeast bread and savor the enticing aromas that fill your kitchen. Once you have mastered a few basic techniques, yeast breads are easy to prepare at home. Here we provide a step-by-step guide to making yeast breads, from proofing and mixing the dough to shaping it for the oven.

Proofing Yeast

Making a Sponge

Mixing & Kneading Bread Dough by Hand

Mixing & Kneading Bread Dough by Machine

Proofing & Shaping Bread Dough

Slashing Bread Dough