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Why Does My Bread Smell Sour?

Why Does My Bread Smell Sour?

All of us love the smell of freshly baked bread in the morning, especially the kind that comes straight out of the oven. But if it is too sour, how can this …
Why Does My Bread Taste Like Vinegar

Why Does My Bread Taste Like Vinegar

Nothing smells better than a freshly baked loaf of bread. And for some baking enthusiasts, no scent is worse than bread smelling like vinegar! Are you wonder…
Why Does My Bread Smell Like Chemicals?

Why Does My Bread Smell Like Chemicals?

Have you ever taken a loaf of fresh-baked bread out of the oven only to notice that it smells like chemicals? So why does my bread smell like chemicals? This…

How to Preserve Bread To Stay Fresh For Longer

Whether you like it or not, bread has a short shelf life. Even the best bread dies young. Home bakers may or may not worry about their loaves turning mouldy….
Can I Eat Bread That Smells Like Alcohol?

Can I Eat Bread That Smells Like Alcohol?

If you are a bread baking hobbyist, then must know that bread baking, though therapeutic, can be very difficult as well. If you are new to this or like to gi…
Why Does My Bread Smell Yeasty?

Why Does My Bread Smell Yeasty?

Have you ever gone through the motions of doing just about everything right to get a perfect loaf of bread, only to get hit with that scent of yeast? Why doe…

Best Way To Defrost Bread | What’s The Right Method?

Whether buying or making homemade bread is your thing, freezing bread is a handy trick. But how to defrost bread the right way to keep your bread fresh tasti…

Can Bread Be Refrozen? How To Refreeze & Defrost Bread

We know freezing bread is a great way to keep fresh bread at your fingertips for months after a day of baking. It does well in the freezer, the reheating pro…
Why Is My Bread Doughy When Cooked?

Why Is My Bread Doughy When Cooked?

With all the work you put into it, there’s a sense of accomplishment when you pull the perfect loaf from the oven. That initial buzz drops to an incredible l…

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