Of all the kitchen equipment that punches above its weight, the instant-read thermometer is among the ... whether you’re interested in bread, caramel, ice cream or any number of treats.

Dear Lisa: I recently heard someone talking about using a thermometer to test bread for doneness. Is that really a good way? What temperature should it be? -- Thanks, Wayne B. Dear Wayne ...

Q. I can make a pretty good loaf of bread but I can’t always tell if it is done. You mentioned using a thermometer to tell if the bread was cooked in the middle. What is the temperature when the ...

Sourdough bread ... a baking thermometer can enhance your results but aren’t necessary for beginners. Sourdough requires just ...