Baking with House of Bread

Until next time, happy baking everyone! For more information about House of Bread, please visit https://houseofbread.com/ and for more information about franchising, please visit https://houseofbreadfranchise.com/. You can order a recipe book https://houseofbread.com/recipe-book/. If you want to take your baking to the next level visually, we have on line video full baking classes that can be foun...

In this  episode, Sheila covers making the traditional yeasted gluten free loaves.   She also discusses which flours to use, and some suggestions for some tasty add ins to give the product more flavor.   For more information about House of Bread, please visit www.houseofbread.com . To purchase the House of Bread recipe book, please visit https://houseofbread.com/recipe-boo...

A delicious sweet yeasted dough, topped to make a dessert tray the life of the party-complete with a baby inside.   While the base of the King's Cake is the same, Sheila explores the different decorating techniques for each holiday.    There are also some tips included in our YouTube channel.   Please feel free to share this episode with other purple/green/gold p...

The Harvest Grain has 14 grains, and five grams of fiber per slice for a nutritional power house of a bread.   Sheila goes into how to make the whole grain base, get to the good dough stage before adding in the additional grains and seeds.    Begin by soaking your ¼ cup of 9-grain mix in hot water to add later in the second step, not the first part of the sponge. Initial first...

In this episode, Sheila discusses why people buy baked goods, and how to position your products to appeal to consumer's desires for delicious and nutritious products.   She also goes into pricing considerations in order to avoid chasing unprofitable sales and still give people value for their money.    Please subscribe and share this podcast.  For more information abo...

Show Notes. In this episode, Sheila describes how to make the holiday themed creations out of Grandma’s White. The recipe is the following: 1 1/2 cups of warm water (approximately 100 degrees). 2 packages or one and 3/4 tablespoons of active dry yeast. 4 cups of unbleached bread flour. Note the recipe requires bread flour, not all purpose flour. 1/4 cup of honey. 1 tablespoon of salt. To subscribe...

Welcome to the warm comforting place of cinnamon rolls.  I sure hope you enjoy the episode and welcome any feedback at sheila@houseofbread.com.  Thanks for listening and happy baking! Show Notes. In this episode, Sheila describes how to make cinnamon rolls out of Grandma’s White dough. The recipe is the following: 1 1/2 cups of warm water (approximately 100 degrees). 2 packages or one an...

In this episode Sheila discusses the differences of baking just for pleasure and baking in exchange for money.   Sheila also describes different options to start, characteristics of an owner to consider and the realities of dealing with paying customers.   Please subscribe and share this podcast with another bread head. For more information about House of Bread, please visit ww...

Fall pie baking that includes a recipe for two buttery flakey pie crusts, Pumpkin, Pecan and Country Apple pie fillings.    The Pumpkin Pie has a perfect spice combination and the Pecan has a caramel filling with outstanding flavor.   Our Country Apple, has a delicious oat crumb topping or you can just use the other pie crust as a top.    For our Youtube channel that has an autumn pie video, pleas...

In this episode, Sheila describes how to make the Sourdough loaf. The recipe is the following: ¾ cup of sourdough starter 1 cup of warm water (approximately 100 degrees). 1 packages or one tablespoons of active dry yeast. 2 tablespoons of honey 3 cups of unbleached bread flour. Note the recipe requires bread flour, not all purpose flour. 1 cup of stone ground whole wheat flour. 1 tablespoon of sal...

In this episode Sheila covers how to make Challah, from the mixing to the braiding.   (two medium sized loaves) 2 1/2 cups of warm water (approximately 100 degrees) 2 packages or one and 3/4 Tablespoons of active dry yeast 6 cups of unbleached flour (approximately 1 1/2 pounds) 1 1/2 cups of whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup of butter that is very soft but not melted 1/2 cup of sugar 1 1/2 Table...

In this episode, Sheila describes how to make your own sourdough starter.  The recipe is the following: Initial mix day one: 1 cup of slightly warm water (approximately 75 degrees). ½ cup of whole wheat flour. Place in a mason jar on the counter. Day 2, remove about a 1/3 of the starter and add replace with 1 cup of white bread flour and ½ cup of water. Day 3-6, and maybe longer, repeat the d...

In this episode, Sheila describes how to make Honey Whole Wheat.   The recipe is the following: SPONGE: 2 ½ cups of warm water. 2 packages of instant dry yeast or 1 ¾ Tablespoon of active dry yeast. 3/4 cup of honey 2 and 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour TWO HOURS LATER SECOND MIXING 1 package of instant dry yeast or ¾ Tablespoon of active yeast. 3 ½ cups whole-wheat flour. 1 tablespoon of...

The Elements of Bread other than flour and how to spice up or sweeten up your doughs.  In this episode we discuss choosing the right leavening agents, how different type of liquids affect the doughs, how and when to add spices, nuts, fruits, seeds and other grains to your mix.   As well as how temperature of the air and ingredients will affect the timing of proofing. To subscribe to...

Show Notes. In this episode, Sheila describes how to make the number one favorite at House of Bread: Grandma’s White.   The recipe is the following: 1 1/2 cups of warm water (approximately 100 degrees). 2 packages or one and 3/4 tablespoons of active dry yeast. 4 cups of unbleached bread flour.  Note the recipe requires bread flour, not all purpose flour. 1/4 cup of honey. 1 tablesp...

In this episode, Sheila discusses the different type of flours used in baking breads, pastries and pizza doughs.   The episode explains why it is important to start with the right flour for each type of baked good.   You can subscribe to the podcast here. https://plinkhq.com/i/1525951683?to=page For some useful tutorials on how to knead, and how to tell when you get to that "go...

In this episode, Sheila explains the necessary equipment to start your bread making journey and eventually the type of equipment that would be nice to own as you advance in bread baking.   You can subscribe to the podcast here. https://plinkhq.com/i/1525951683?to=page For some useful tutorials on how to knead, and how to tell when you get to that "good" dough stage please visit our Utube...

In this episode, everything from kneading, shaping, scoring, baking, cooling and slicing your own homemade loaf is covered.   You can subscribe to the podcast here. https://plinkhq.com/i/1525951683?to=page For some useful tutorials on how to knead, and how to tell when you get to that "good" dough stage please visit our Utube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXH5NgT8vpnAuSuZN5AxEQQ/...

Show notes: In this episode, Sheila reveals her motivation to leave the practice of law and open a bread bakery.   You can subscribe to the podcast here. https://plinkhq.com/i/1525951683?to=page For some useful tutorials on how to knead, and how to tell when you get to that "good" dough stage please visit our Utube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXH5NgT8vpnAuSuZN5AxEQQ/videos For more...