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Yeast Breads & Loaves

Yeast doughs develop into loaves and other breads through mixing, resting, and baking. Soft pretzels and bacon bread offer starting points for cooks interested in the texture that fermentation can build.

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  • Overnight Yeast Rolls

    Ingredients 2 (¼-ounce ) envelopes active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (105° to 115°) 1 cup (210g) shortening 1 cup (191g) sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup…

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  • Peasant Bread

    This recipe calls for bread flour; its higher gluten content makes a chewy bread. It is available in supermarkets and health food stores. 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon…

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  • Ciabatta

    This Italian bread is good cut into long slices or split open for sandwiches. 1¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water (100 degrees to 110 degrees) 5 teaspoons…

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  • Ciabatta

    The amount of water needed in this recipe will vary according to the temperature and humidity of your kitchen. On a cool, dry day you may need up…

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  • Ciabatta

    Make restaurant-menu ciabatta bread at home. All you need are six ingredients. Starter ¼ teaspoon regular active dry yeast ½ cup water 1 cup Gold Medal® Better for…

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  • Ciabatta Bread

    A flavorful artisan bread that is easy enough to make at home. 4 cups bread flour ½ teaspoon salt 1½ teaspoons sugar ¼ cup warm water (100°F to…

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  • Ham ‘N’ Swiss Loaf

    3½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 envelopes FLEISCHMANN’S RapidRise Yeast 2 tablespoons sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup very warm water (120 to 130oF) ¼ cup prepared…

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  • Half-Time Bread Bowl

    1½ to 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 envelope FLEISCHMANN’S RapidRise Yeast 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon caraway seed 1 teaspoon salt…

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  • Fresh Bread Bowls

    5½ to 6 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 envelopes FLEISCHMANN’S RapidRise Yeast 1½ teaspoons salt 1 cup water 1 cup milk 2 tablespoon butter or margarine…

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  • Bread Bowls

    3 cups bread flour 1 envelope Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast ¾ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon water ½ cup milk 1 tablespoon butter OR…

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