A dough might start out lumpy and wet, but as you knead, it will grow smooth, supple, and springy—that’s how you know you’ve fully developed your gluten network and can stop kneading.

This method produces a loaf with a crusty exterior and a tender, airy crumb that rivals your favorite bakery. The magic of ...

Even without a stand mixer, other tools can knead bread dough. One, a bread machine, is designed exactly for the purpose. Even if you don’t want to bake the bread in the appliance, ...

About half the time during the dough cycle, I don't have to do anything except look. The mixture comes together just as it should, forming a tight ball by the end of the cycle's 20-minute kneading ...

While some recipes exist for no-knead bread, kneading usually plays a big role in getting the texture just right. "When kneading the dough, work on a lightly floured surface," said Malburg.

If you want to enjoy restaurant-quality focaccia bread at home, then look no further. This recipe is easy, requiring only four ingredients. Here's how to make it.

The satisfaction of simply poking the no-knead dough is second to none. This Italian bread is surprisingly easy to make. The most challenging technique is patience. But, if you give the dough a ...

If you have such a vessel, then you’ll love what he does with it in his latest book, “My Bread” (Norton, $29.95). But it’s possible to take the best of Lahey’s techniques and adapt them ...