Bread Baker’s Glossary

Bannetons are a shallow bowl used by bread bakers.

Learn how basil is used to add flavor to breads, butters, and other tasty foods.

Batter is not the same as dough.

Learn how caraway seeds are used in bread baking.

Mints are useful herbs that have been used in recipes for centuries.

You will occasionally come across the term proofing when reading bread baking books.

Retarding bread dough increases the flavor of your bread.

The word sponge is often used in reference to sour dough bread baking.

Find out how whole wheat flour is different from wheat flour.

What does it mean when a loaf of bread is labeled wholesome?

Find out what yeast is and what it does.

What's the yolk? Find the definition here.

Find out what zucchini is and how it is used in bread baking.