Bread Tip 24 - How to stop your bread dough from spreading out!

Such a common problem! Bread doughs that like to spread themselves all over the tray, instead of proving up tall and proud. It is all down to shaping technique, building tension across the top of the dough to hold it in place. Here's how it's done

 

Have a go making my

Simple Cob Loaf

Bread Tip 23 - Are you adding flour when kneading your dough?

When I hear of heavy bread, bread that's really tight, or dough that doesn't rise, this is the first question I ask

Bread Tip 22 - What if my dough is too dry?

If you're beginning to think your dough is too dry during the mixing stage, here's what you can do to be sure, and what to do to fix it!

Bread Tip 21 - How to slash a loaf of bread - Using a Grignette Part 2

Are there particular cuts for particular breads? Not really, but there are some guidelines you can follow for best results...

Bread Tip 20 - How to Slash a Loaf of Bread - Using a Grignette Part 1

BIG thanks to Sally on Facebook for asking "How do I use a Grignette?" Here's how to create those beautiful decorative cuts, for that real artisan look

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You can slash your dough with a sharp knife, but it is a little risky. Get a super clean cut with the real deal tool