Baking with House of Bread
Episodes
Using artificial intelligence to boost your baking skills.
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila reviews BakeGBT top ten baking tips. Some right on, some way off. In the end, there are no AI hacks for gaining the best knowledge through t...
Anthony, shares his tips for home bakers and his very own Sourdough Cranberry Sesame Seed recipe
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The baker at House of Bread Anthony, shares his own recipe and the process of how to make, mix, stretch, fold, and use the Dutch Oven. 350 grams of w...
Baking with a Dutch oven
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I recommend baking in a Dutch oven for every home baker desiring to bake hard crusted breads. It is just the easiest way to add steam to the bake, a...
Scones, a perfect gift for a mom, or treat yourself.
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scones: the breakfast staple and perfect to bake for mom. Get that perfect flaky rich buttery flavor. Please subscribe and share this podc...
German Schwarz Brot or German Rye
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WATER = warm 2 C- may end up being more depending uponsourdough starter thickness.DARK or whole RYE FLOUR 2 ½ CWHOLE GRAIN wheat flour ...
Irish Soda Bread, bring a little luck to the table on St. Patrick's Day
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The luck of the Irish, wasn't about their cuisine but rather the propensity for miners of Irish decent during the gold rush to strike it rich. At Ho...
Chocolate Babka
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chocolate Babka. Easy to make, use Challah dough, fill, cut twist, top, bake and deliciousness awaits. Challah recipe: (two medium sized loaves)...
Top Five bread baking strategies that helped elevate my baking from flavorless bricks to beautiful delicious loaves.
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! 1. Embrace the fact you will have failures, and it is all part of the journey. 2. While embracing the learning curves you still...
Stollen, the German Christmas loaf
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: STOLLEN Two loaf yield. I know I said I was Irish in my intro, I’m also half German. My Grandma McCann was German and her Stollen, was d...
Water, simply the most overlooked but one of the most important ingredients in baking.
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the portion of water in bread baking, helps guide the baker in knowing how to shape the dough, proof the dough and bake it. Want to le...
Day of the Dead=El Dia De Los Muertos
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila covers how to make the calaveras skull type bread and the pad de muertos which are the more traditionally shaped loaves. The base is a sw...
Guarantee deliciousness-blueberry walnut coffee cake that happens to be gluten free and vegan.
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I know a long title, but I wanted you to pause on passing on this amazing recipe because it is both gluten free and vegan. I'm neither and this is...
Snickerdoodle Cookies
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's with the funny name and how to make one of the most popular cookies in the US. SNICKERDOODLES In a bowl mix the flour, salt and baking pow...
For better bread nail your second proof
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While proofing may be the most passive step in bread baking — you literally sit back and wait — it’s also one of the most crucial. Most ...
Buttermilk biscuits-perfect for strawberry shortcake or biscuits and gravy
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Strawberry season on the Central Coast of California means strawberry shortcake for dessert! These biscuits are semi-sweet and can be used for biscui...
Salt
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Next to flour of some type, salt is in all baking recipes. While extremely important, the type to get depends upon what type of baking you are doing. ...
Kings Cake 2
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I previously did an entire episode on King's Cake. This one offers tips from the McKinney Franchisee who is the queen of King Cake sales. The cak...
Triple Chocolate Bread
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A decadent yeasted chocolate bread that you can shape in a heart for the perfect Valentine's Day gift. Plenty of chocolate and a bit of su...
What to package your bread in and where should you store it.
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion of two different types of bread categories, enriched and not enriched loaves. The general rules on best packaging, and storing options fo...
Panettone, the Italian Christmas Loaf, episode 20
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sheila explains the similarities and differences from Stollen, the German Christmas bread, and Panetonne. After a r...
Fermentation, proofing, rising.
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if you have given your dough enough time to develop a good texture and flavor? Well it is not that easy, because there are so many var...
Cranberry Orange Walnut-holiday quick bread
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode sixteen of the Baking with House of Bread Podcast. In this episode, I am going to talk Cranberry Orange Walnut the quick bread, whi...
Halloween pies-the Berry Scary Pie and the Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin Pie
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A delightful festive twist on the basic pie recipe of a mixed berry and pumpkin pie. Pie Crust yield two crusts. 2 ½ cups of pastry flour 1 Tab...
Sourdough Morning Glory Muffins
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Perfect use for your sourdough starter discard. Thanks for listening, and happy baking! Recipe at the end. Enjoy! Please subscribe and share th...
Apple Cinnamon Swirl-best French Toast bread ever!
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I promise you that if you try this bread for your next French toast, you'll love it. APPLE CINNAMON SWIRL After the first rising of the Grandm...
Dutch Crunch or Tiger Bread
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Super easy recipe that you put on top of a dough to add a special look and texture. Almost like magic or rather chemistry, your plain old loaves take ...
Baking classes, should I go or should I stay? (anybody remember the Clash song?) And what about all the free content on Youtube?
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the series, hopefully you can join me in person or virtually. Either way, happy baking! June 27th: Baking Basics - Grandma’s Wh...
All things better with butter, as long as the butter is the right temp.
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cinnamon Honey Butter: 1/2 cup of room temperature butter, 1/2 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tsp of cinnamon and 1/2 tsp of salt. Savory...
Let's all have our cake and eat it too!
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview a friend who is an avid bike rider and cake maker. I realized after the interview, that I'm sticking with bread baking where you don&#...
Hunny Bunnies, perfectly delicious table decoration and treat.
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Challah, two medium sized loaves or bunnies. 2 1/2 cups of warm water (approximately 100 degrees) 2 packages or one and 3/4 Tablespoons of active dry ...
Interview with two House of Bread bakers share their experiences and offer tips.
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Char and Michelle are two bakers at McKinney House of Bread. I chose to interview them because they are both had no formal baking education or c...
Sugar, we know how sweet it is but where does it come from and how can we adjust the amount in recipes?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sweeteners are one of the most important ingredients used in bakery foods. They serve many purposes, from adding sweetness to baked goods, providing s...
The life and times of owning a bakery during the holidays.
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The life of a bakery owner during the holidays, with the crazy huge bake schedule, extra stresses but lots of joy. We feel especially than...
Gingerbread, the bread that tastes like Christmas.
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want your kitchen to smell like the holidays-then whip up some gingerbread to spice up your home. The recipe below will yield two loaves, ...
Turkey shaped Challahs, perfect for the Thanksgiving table.
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sheila covers how to make take Challah and make it into a festive bird with dinner roll shaped feathers. (two medium sized...
Episode 66 Prairie, the new name for the native American woman bread.
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This slightly sweet sandwich loaf was introduced once a week, and people loved it. So, now we bake Prairie daily. The recipe will yi...
Pumpkin Bread, the quick bread
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sheila discusses how to make the Pumpkin Bread quick bread. She explains the correct flour to use and also, the mixi...
Croutons. Transform stale bread into a tasty, crunchy salad topping, or just a scrumptious snack.
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In an empty large salad size mixing bowl, add the below. Let the mixture soak in the olive Oil, while you cut the bread. Cut bread in strips one way, ...
Chocolate chip cookies-moist, fluffy and bursting with chocolate flavor!
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
· 3⁄4cup white sugar · 1cup brown sugar · 1cup butter, slightly softened at room temperature 10-15 minutes · 1tablespoon vanilla · 2 eggs, · 3...
Customer types to expect in the bakery business. Some crazy, some particular, but all precious.
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While all our customers are appreciated, there are some unique ones that I've encountered over the years. The great thing about owning a b...
Strawberry Cream Cheese Braided Loaf
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Delicious combination of fresh strawberries, cream cheese with a white based yeasted bread as the base. I suggest the Grandma’s white r...
Modifying the baking process to fit time constraints.
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bread made properly takes time, but sometimes we just don't have the four hours needed. In this episode, Sheila explains some options that...
Taking care of your sourdough starter.
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When in doubt don't throw it out. Refresh, by discarding half of it, and especially any of the smelly, colorful chunks-then just add about the s...
Sourdough English Muffins
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes. Sourdough English Muffins ¾ cup of sourdough starter 1 cup of warm water (approximately 100 degrees). 1 packages or one tablespoons of ac...
Lemon bars, a tart yet sweet lemony treat.
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Crust: combine together the flour butter, lemon zest and powdered sugar. 3 ¾ cups of white pastry or all-purpose flour 1...
Traditional French Baguettes
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening. 400 g of warm water or 1 ¾ cup 730 g of bread flour or 5.2 cups 4g of instant yeast or 2 tsp 10 g of salt or 1 2/3 tsp F...
Sprouted Grain, not to be baked like Ezekiel did in the Bible.
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To sprout or not to sprout? Why not, as it is pretty consistent that adding some sprouts to your diet is good for you and you don't need to bake...
Seven Heavenly Virtues for baking, business and life.
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seven heavenly virtures: humility, willingness to adapt to change, caring about your customers, caring about employees, pricing your products correctl...
Croissants, a flaky buttery treat!
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I covered a double recipe for 48 croissants in the episode. I'm including a more home based size that will yield 24 croissants. Step One 1...
Cranberry Orange Holiday dinner rolls or bread
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is something special about the combination of orange and cranberry. This dough is bursting with both, which is why we call it orange cranb...
Pumpkin Sourdough
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pumpkin twist on the sourdough is perfect for the fall season. I suggest dividing the dough into two, shaping round and then adding an egg wash ...
Pumpkin Swirl, the yeasted version.
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was a listener favorite and tis the season of pumpkin. In this episode Sheila discusses how to make the Pumpkin Swirl and Pum...
Autumn Apple Pecan Quick Bread
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please subscribe and share this podcast with another bread head. For more information about House of Bread, please visit www.houseofbread.com. To purc...
Spelt Bread, a nutritionally dense delicious loaf that is great for people who are gluten sensitive.
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even though Spelt is recommended for gluten sensitive folks, I love it and I also love gluten! So, give it a try even though you may be just fin...
Interview with a home baker who took her hobby to the next level with a cottage license enabling her to sell her home baked goods. Episode 47
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila interviews Marian Bernick, who first developed a love of baking as a child and then formalized her baking education at King Arthur and House of...
Ancient Grains, what are they and their purported health benefits. Episode 46
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ancient Grains have become the buzz words in marketing. In this episode, Sheila tries to define Ancient Grains, even though there is no ac...
Potato Rosemary Bread
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A delightful chewy loaf with subtle flavors of rosemary. Recipe will yield two loaves, but you can also make some tasty hamburger buns. 1 cup of...
What's it like to go from home baking to commercial baking-interview with McKinney franchisees.
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dustin Marks and Mechelle Coate have recently become empty nesters and have decided the timing was right for them to pursue their long term vision of ...
Peanut Butter Cookies, easy to make and universally appreciated by all peanut butter lovers.
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please subscribe and share this podcast with another bread head. For more information about House of Bread, please visit www.houseofbread.com. To purc...
Cheddar Cheese Beer Bread. Episode 42
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for listening, the recipe is below. For more information about House of Bread, please visit www.houseofbread.com. To purchase the House of...
Fruit Pies, a perfect summer treat! Episode 41
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW Notes: In this episode, Sheila covers pie baking, with recipes for fruit pies and various topping options. To purchase the House of Bread r...
Lemon Bread
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This loaf has nice blend of sweetness with a hint of sourness. A creamier pound cake with a more complex citrus flavor. 3 ½ cups of flour-pastry or a...
Artisan Hard Crusted Sourdough
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a four day process. Day one: 2 cups of sourdough starter, 1 1/3 cups of white bread flour. Pour sourdough starter in a mixing bowl or large ...
Buttermilk Bran Muffins, a nutritional powerhouse and they are an incredibly delicious way to start the day!
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My go to breakfast at the bakery because they make me feel full longer and I like the tang from the cranberries as well as the buttermilk. Buttermil...
Foccacia-a delicious Italian bread that can be used as a side to many entrees, a solid base for pizza or as a sandwich bread.
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For two 8 inch round loaves. 4 cups of white bread flour 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 1/2 cups of warm water 1T of sugar 1T of powdered garlic 1T of ...
Hot Cross Buns, celebrate Good Friday with a little sweet and a bit of spice-all deliciously rolled up.
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The traditional Hot Cross bun goes way back in history to the start of the AD period. Sheila gives you the House of Bread traditional recipe and...
Easter Bread, Pane di Pasqua.
30 Mar 2021
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Easter Bread about 2/3 dough and one Easter Doll. Start by getting your eggs colored · 2 T white vinegar · Liquid food coloring, your choice of colo...
Killer Brownies
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please subscribe and share this podcast with another bread head. For more information about House of Bread, please visit www.houseofbread.com. To purc...
Ciabatta, the Italian slipper bread. Episode 32
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For more information about House of Bread, please visit www.houseofbread.com. To purchase the House of Bread recipe book, please visit https://houseof...
Bagels, the boiled dough with a hole.
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bagels, if they aren't boiled-then, it's just a roll with a hole. Making bagels is super easy, and don't let the boiling part scare you! &...
Chocolate Zucchini Bread, perfect for Valentine's Day or really-any day is better with chocolate!
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chocolate zucchini is a very delicious treat that will last over a week on your counter. You won't taste the zucchini but that's what keep...
Troubleshooting lower hydration pan breads. Episode 28
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While never that much fun, because your loaves didn't turn out as you had hoped- troubleshooting can be a great learning opportunity! With all d...
Blueberry muffins and why this recipe should be in your baking arsenal.
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Until next time, happy baking everyone! For more information about House of Bread, please visit https://houseofbread.com/ and for more information abo...
Gluten Free Yeasted Loaves: Traditional, Garden Herb, Seeded and Cinnamon Swirl. Episode 26
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sheila covers making the traditional yeasted gluten free loaves. She also discusses which flours to use, and some s...
King's Cake with versions for Mardi Gras or Three King's Day-that are fit for a king! episode 25.
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ki...
Healthy Harvest Grain-a whole grain seeded sandwich loaf. Perfect for your New Year's resolutions.
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 business of baking-will people buy your baked goods? Episode 23
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 nutr...
Bread Santas, Cinnawreaths, Sweet and Savory Christmas Trees and more fun holiday shaping!
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 cu...
Cinnamon rolls, who doesn't love them?
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the warm comforting place of cinnamon rolls. I sure hope you enjoy the episode and welcome any feedback at [email protected]. &...
The Business of Baking-should you sell your baked goods? episode 14
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sheila discusses the differences of baking just for pleasure and baking in exchange for money. Sheila also describes diffe...
Autumn Pies: Pumpkin, Pecan and Country Apple
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Episode 9: Sourdough Bread
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 (approx...
Episode 8: Challah
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 (ap...
Episode 7: Sourdough Starter
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
Episode 6: Honey Whole Wheat
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 3: Elements of Baking Bread beyond Flours
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ag...
Episode 5: Grandma's White Bread made simple.
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 4: Turning the Ingredients into Dough
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, everything from kneading, shaping, scoring, baking, cooling and slicing your own homemade loaf is covered. You can subscr...
Episode 2: Equipment
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 1: Flours, the foundation of great bread.
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sheila discusses the different type of flours used in baking breads, pastries and pizza doughs. The episode explains why ...
Baking with House of Bread Episode 0: Intro
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 podcas...