Don't be intimidated by those beautiful and delicious crusty breads that call to you from the bakery. Even amateur home cooks can crank out gorgeous loaves with a crisp shell and a wonderfully soft ...

There is something about delicious homemade bread fresh out of the oven. The aroma is intoxicating and having a warm slice that is crusty on the outside and soft on the inside is a perfect treat.

When I was a kid, my mom baked all of our bread until the day I foolishly complained that all the other kids in school had bread where all the slices are the same shape and size for their sandwiches.