Simple Yeast Breads

The breads in this section are made using a basic yeast recipe with the addition of only a handful of other ingredients. They may be prepared relatively easily by the home cook, requiring just a few everyday pieces of kitchen equipment and some basic skills. They may be made using a range of different flours, such as rye flour or wheat flour (wholemeal or refined) to create a variety of flavours and textures.

In this section, you'll find information about basic breads from Europe and beyond, including the ever-popular French baguette, the doughnut-shaped Eastern European bagel and the dark and light rye breads from Scandinavia, Poland, Germany and the US.