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 ...

This no-knead bread is a breeze and tastes even better great dipped in olive oil. I used rapid-rise yeast. Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt and yeast. Add water and ...

Warm, crusty white bread fresh from your oven is easier than you think. Follow this simple recipe for golden loaves that are perfect for everyday meals. Smoked paprika salt: A friend brought it to me ...

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 ...

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 ...

Baking bread at home has been out of style for years -- for good reason. These days, you can count on finding terrific baguettes, focaccia or country breads at the market or bakery, so why mess with ...