| In our health conscious society, bread and its | | | | simple electric mixer, like a Kitchen Aid, can greatly |
| abundance of carbohydrates has almost become a | | | | assist with the more laborious tasks of mixing and |
| bad word. Many dietitians advise shoppers to avoid | | | | kneading. Some professional bakers advise first-times |
| the "carb canyon" in the middle of the grocery store; | | | | bakers to knead by hand at the end of the process |
| popular diet books warn consumers to skip the | | | | for a more homemade taste and texture. Bread pans |
| bread. Yet like most everything else that we crave, | | | | are another staple of the baker's kitchen. A good loaf |
| everything in moderation is the best rule for | | | | pan is a good way to get you started making great |
| long-term health and skipping bread all together often | | | | breads, after which you can move onto more ornate, |
| leads to craving and binges. Over many cultures | | | | specialty pans as you fine-tune your baking skills. |
| bread had been an important part of or diets. Think | | | | Ready to get started? Why not start with a classic |
| of the French baker dressed primly in a white apron. | | | | loaf of French bread. With its signature crumb and |
| Let's take a look at how the average person can | | | | crispy crust, this bread is best on its own, perhaps, |
| enjoy bread in moderation and focus on freshness | | | | with fresh jam or a slice of cheese. It is also |
| and whole-grain breads. | | | | compliments almost any dinner. This bread should be |
| Whether you are a professional baker in your uniform | | | | eaten immediately, as it generally has a shelf life of |
| polo just a bread lover that wants to have some fun | | | | about half a day before it begins to harden. There is |
| in the kitchen on a Sunday afternoon, the secret to | | | | no shortage of French bread recipes on the market, |
| good break making is starting with the right | | | | so do some research and let the baking begin. |
| ingredients. Some bread staples for your pantry | | | | The overall message remains make your own fresh |
| include: flour, special meals (coarsely ground grains) | | | | bread (when time permits), or buy your bread locally. |
| and additives, such as oatmeal rye meal or bran, | | | | These tips, combined with the golden rule of |
| yeast and eggs. | | | | moderation, will allow you to experience the full range |
| In large restaurants and hotel kitchens, it is not | | | | of sensory pleasures that a good loaf of bread has |
| uncommon to find staff in hotel uniforms using | | | | been offering families across the globe for centuries. |
| professional grade mixers. For the home baker, a | | | | |