When I was younger, baking bread was a struggle. I could never get the dough to rise. When I figured out that bakers use a proofing oven that keeps the dough hot and steamy, I realized what was wrong.

Able to make everything from sourdough to ciabatta, a bread maker is a versatile kitchen must-have. (Getty) There are few things as moreish as freshly-baked bread, whether you like to indulge in a ...

Have you ever made a loaf of homemade baked bread? There is just something wonderful about baking your own bread; it's so gratifying and your family will be so impressed. If you haven’t used a bread ...

Demystify baking this traditional bread with this sourdough recipe guide for obtaining and maintaining a starter, and two hearty bread recipes to put it to use. Sourdough is the original way to leaven ...

Have you ever made a loaf of homemade baked bread? There is just something wonderful about baking your own bread; it's so gratifying and your family will be so impressed. If you haven’t used a bread ...