Dough Island

01/11/2021

Did you know that freezing bread and even bread dough is easy? Here are the tips & tricks for freezing bread & dough (plus other baked goods) that have worked for me over the years. These simple and easy steps can save you loads of time and money!

Find out how easy freezing bread, dough, and unbaked goods is, with this Ultimate Guide to Freezing Bread!

05/08/2021

You heard that right!

09/07/2021

Instead of throwing away that discard starter, here are some delicious treats for your excess sourdough starter.

Use sourdough discard recipes to make crackers, scones, and pancakes, putting your discarded sourdough starter to use instead of throwing it away.

25/06/2021

Kneading bags are okay, but I'd still prefer to feel the dough with my hands.

23/06/2021

Not every baker would agree but it is worth it!

Say yes to a bread machine! Bread Machines help you make perfect loaves of fluffy bread without trouble. Save time and money by investing in a bread maker.

02/06/2021

Bakes know that they can use different doughs for various breads, cakes, and pastries. But for who want to know the specific component of each one, then here's a very useful guide.

01/06/2021

Tang zhong is a life saver!! Have you tried using it in your breads?

At home in sweet and savory buns alike, enriched dough is a baking utility player. Let Claire Saffitz lead you to flawless results every time.

28/05/2021

Oh my god!! Who else has seen this show?? I just wonder if they will ever include suspects too.

It’s a science, people!

25/05/2021

So they are really two different words! But they also share one thing: both kinds of pastries are delicious! Which one do you like better?

This could literally be a life-saver.

24/05/2021

Baking is a vital baking ingredient. But how does it help in making delicious pastries and cakes?

Understanding the function of butter in baking can be incredibly useful in becoming a better baker! Butter is a key ingredient in many baked goods and...

21/05/2021

Want to learn the art of baking from the best of the best? Then you might want to check these top-ranking baking classes around the world. Share us what you learned in case you enrol!

Yearning to make your own glistening tart worthy of a French patisserie? Get in on the excitement of the world’s confectionary craze with our guide to the best places to learn how to make everything from classic pastries to newly anointed iconic sweets around the globe.

20/05/2021

Baking a perfect bread greatly depends on kneading the dough, but it can really be tough sometimes. So who can you do it the right way? Have you any kneading tips to share?

Kneading bread dough can be a very enjoyable step of bread baking. Master the simple process by following our helpful tips.

19/05/2021

Shape adds to the appeal of a bread. So how do you ensure that what you're baking is in perfect shape?

Shaping bread dough is the perfect way to express your creativity in the kitchen. Check out our guide to crafting six different bread shapes on Foodal. Get this ultimate guide now!

18/05/2021

Butter is one of the most common baking ingredient. But confusion arises when the recipe mentions using melted or softened butter. So how do you differentiate the two?

The Kitchn’s Baking School Day 6: All about butter. Join The Kitchn’s Baking School: Sign up and see all The Kitchn’s Baking School assignments It would be near impossible to talk about all these pastries and baked goods without discussing one big key ingredient: butter! Want tender biscuits a...

16/05/2021

If you're just a beginner in baking and do not have a piping bag yet, there's no need to worry because you can actually make your own piping bag. Isn't this amazing?!

A step-by-step guide to making a parchment paper piping bag for birthday-cake inscriptions, frosted sugar cookies, homemade sprinkles, or whatever other projects come your way.

15/05/2021

Breads may be one of the most popular foods in the world. Still, there are unique bread offerings that will surprise even most experts on bread. Have you heard of any of these unique breads?

Less Wonder Bread, more wondrous bread.

13/05/2021

Although bread is one of the most common food found in almost all parts of the world, some are considered unique in certain countries. Which of these popular breads from different nations would you like to taste someday?

If you grew up in this country, there’s a good chance that the bread at the Thanksgiving Day table was a plain, white roll or a fat, dense biscuit or – god forbid! – even a buttery instant crescent roll from the Pillsbury package. OK, that’s a guilty pleasure. But with so many breads in the ...

12/05/2021

Those who lack power in their hands when it comes to kneading dough normally resort to using the dough mixer? But how can we maximize the use of this very important baking equipment?

If the thought of hand kneading dough has put you of making bread, have you considered kneading dough in a mixer.

11/05/2021

A lot of recipes use either active dry yeast or instant yeast. But which of them works better in making breads? Do you have any preference when it comes to yeast?

There's one important difference.

09/05/2021

Have you ever heard of the windowpane test? Do you know how can it help you in baking? If not, then here's everything that you need to know about it. Let us know what happened after you tried it!

The windowpane test is one of the best ways to tell if you’ve sufficiently kneaded your bread dough, though it can sound like a pretty bizarre instruction when you come across it in a recipe! Here’s what you do…First, cut off a small piece of the dough about the size of a golf ball.

06/05/2021

Flour is one of the most important ingredient in baking and it comes in various types and uses. Which one do you use the most and for what kind of bread or pastry??

06/05/2021

Talk about a pizza saint? I wish I could taste the pizza made from their dough someday!! Who here has heard of this very bright idea?

SKOWHEGAN – In a challenging year for nonprofit fundraisers hampered by the economic consequences and gathering limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic, The

04/05/2021

There are so many!! I think I've only used 2 or 3 of them. Which variety is the one you use most of the time??

Once upon a time, the typical American pantry included a single canister of flour. Today, supermarkets stock myriad milled options—reflecting increased consu...

03/05/2021

Maybe it's time to start making my own cookie dough!! I always rely on store-bought stuff. I know, don't judge me!

Follow these pro tips from pastry chefs across the country for better at-home baking.

01/05/2021

Tricky. I sometimes get it right and sometimes, everything goes sideways for me. But these tips should help me in some way, right?

Why Is My Pizza Dough So Hard To Stretch? Here’s What To Do Written by Harley on July 14, 2020 in Pizza Trying to stretch out your pizza dough can be a huge pain if you’re not treating it right. If it quickly pulls itself back in after being stretched out and tears easily, you’re going to stru...

28/04/2021

Wow! I think I finally found the answer to my dry breads!! Has anyone tried to do any of the tips?!

The amount of moisture in the bread can make or brake a loaf on our journey towards the perfect bite. The balance of moistuer in…

28/04/2021

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms

27/04/2021

Let's take a poll on holed breads. Which takes the lead, bagels or donuts?!

21/04/2021

Trying out baking? There's no need to buy a rolling pin right away! You can try these rolling pin alternatives instead. What a way to use your empty wine bottles right?

There are many reasons why you may need a rolling pin when you are cooking or baking. In fact, a rolling pin could be considered an essential kitchen tool. So what can you do if