Bread cooking guides & inspiration

How to make Jamie and Buddy's tin can soda bread

There’s no need to bother weighing out when you make Jamie and Buddy's tin can soda bread recipe — you don’t even need yeast or waiting time for the dough to rise. Joy!

14 sensational sandwich ideas

Take lunchtime to the next level with our flavour-packed sandwich ideas. We’re talking epic sausage baps, steak sarnies, chip butties and beyond – our top sandwich fillings are a feast for all the senses.

Bread baking for beginners

If you’re looking to make homemade bread, then look no further. Check out our tips and tricks for a super-simple bread recipe for great results every time.

How to make and feed a sourdough starter

Follow our simple step-by-step guide to making and maintaining a sourdough starter from scratch, so you can master the first stage of a sourdough loaf.

7 easy no-yeast bread recipes

We’ve put together our favourite no-yeast bread recipes - minimal ingredients and maximum rewards, and perfect for getting the kids involved.

How to make breadcrumbs (and cut food waste too)

An easy for step guide shows you how to make breadcrumbs (and cut food waste) as well as giving you some wonderful recipes to make the most of your crumbs.

Artisan bread: what’s all the fuss about?

So what is artisan bread? Not all bread is created equal. You don’t need to be a baker, a foodie or even fully awake to notice there's nothing better than tearing into crusty, freshly-baked loaf.

Inspired sandwiches for summer

Summer is well and truly here, and we thought it was time to get inspired about the most portable of meals – the humble sandwich.

Heavenly bread and cheese matches

The Flour Station match the best breads with the best cheeses.

Thrifty puds for your leftover loaf

Step away from the bin! Give leftover bread the send-off it deserves, by turning it into dessert.

Kneading – bread, pizza and pasta with kids

Why not let the children have a go at some of these ideas for making bread, pizza and pasta at home when they’re off school?

The best breads for beginner bakers

Even the most confident foodies can find baking bread intimidating, but it doesn't need to be! To get you started, here are four simple beginner recipes.

Flavoured breads

Once you’ve conquered a basic bread recipe, it’s time to get a little creative, and the best way to do this is to learn how to add flavours to your bread.

Baking bread with beer

The idea may sound a bit mad, but the history of beer and bread are inextricably linked - so check out these two incredibly simple beer bread recipes.

Getting started at The Sourdough Hotel

In Stockholm you can check your sourdough starter into the Hotell Surdeg, part of the chic Urban Deli, to be fed and watered whilst you’re away from home.

Bread as the main event

Bread can add comfort and interest to the dinner table, in and out of the basket. Here are some great ways to give it a starring role.

Market value

There’s never been a better time to rediscover bread at your local market, so ditch the supermarkets, grab a basket and get shopping al fresco.

Wood-fired inspiration: the best pizza

Let's talk fresh pizza - the perfect recipe to understand how the extraordinary heat generated by the wood-fired oven can help change the way you cook.

Honey bread from the Rwandan Women’s Bakery

After reading the inspiring story of Rwandan Women’s Bakery, I thought I’d share a recipe for traditional Rwandan honey bread.

Alternative baking: Quinoa & sunflower seed bread

Love bread as we do, it’s traditionally made from wheat, which can be hard to digest. Enter quinoa, and this recipe for turning it into amazing nutty bread.

Rye bread: a real German treat

They’ve often proved their talents on the pitch, but can Germany take the trophy for great bread too? Cross over to the dark side and discover rye bread…

Sturdy sandwiches & picnic breads

The sun above, the grass between your toes, a sandwich in your hands, and half the fillings in your lap… Well, these picnic breads might help with that.

How to live a breezy, easy dairy-free life

Dairy-free life has never been easier than it is today, and knowing what substitutes work best in what contexts will make it even breezier.

How to make gluten-free cornbread

When I’m in need of comfort food, I bake gluten-free cornbread - it pairs with a warm bowl of chilli, but it’s great by itself, as dessert, for just snack.

The philosophy of Everyday Super Food: the balanced plate

We all know that balance is absolutely key – but what does it really mean? This article exists to make that super-clear.

Busting the biggest nutrition myths

Thanks to the food world filling up with trends, fads, and misinformation, it’s become increasingly hard to recognise nutrition myths for what they are.

Celebrating good carbohydrates

This article exists to illustrate what good carbohydrates are, which we should be eating, and to dispel all those myths that are giving carbs a bad name.

9 healthier bakes to enjoy guilt-free

If you’re concerned that a healthy lifestyle and a baking habit don’t go hand in hand, think again. Enjoy your bakes guilt-free with these simple swaps.

How to make soda bread

If you're looking for a quick and easy loaf recipe – look no further. Here, we show you how to make simple soda bread, step by step.

How to make bread sauce

Bread sauce is one of those slightly quirky British recipes, which comes into its own at this time of year, so make this year’s extra-special.

Genius leftover bread ideas

Every single day we waste 24 million slices of bread! That’s a lot – so we’ve got four genius tips and recipes to help you use up the stale stuff!

Easy pizza dough, three topping ideas

Pizza dough is so much easier to knock together than you think. Add one of these three topping ideas and you've got yourself a gorgeous feast.

How to make sourdough

Learn how to make the perfect sourdough using a classic starter and sponge. Once you’ve got the hang of this failsafe method, you’ll use it time and time again.

Best Italian bread recipes

Not just for buttering (or dipping into olive oil), bread is a vital ingredient in all sorts of Italian soups, salads and even pasta dishes.

5 tomato bruschetta recipes

The classic Italian bruschetta is a doddle to put together and makes a delicious starter or light lunch.