Making Bread

In many great cruising areas, it can be hard to buy bread.

But it can be intimidating to make your own if you've never done it before.

Tips to make it easy, including a step-by-step how-to with plenty of pictures.

To Bread Machine or Not to Bread Machine

Published on April 27, 2021; last updated on April 21, 2021 by Nica Waters

I love making bread by hand. We still bought a machine – here’s why. [More] To Bread Machine or Not to Bread Machine

Boat-Friendly Keto/LCHF/Gluten-Free Bread

Published on September 1, 2018; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Delicious non-eggy bread that holds together and bakes in an oven, not a microwave. Makes two slices. Gluten-free, keto and diabetic friendly (as a special treat) — but “regular folks” will love it too! [More] Boat-Friendly Keto/LCHF/Gluten-Free Bread

No-Knead Bread – Omnia Stove Top Oven Recipe

Published on May 11, 2014; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

It won’t have quite the same color and texture as when baked in a conventional oven, but No-Knead Bread is every bit as delicious when baked in the Omnia Stove Top Oven. Here’s how to do it! [More] No-Knead Bread – Omnia Stove Top Oven Recipe

Making Beer Bread

Published on February 17, 2014; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Beer bread is easy to bake on a boat, probably the easiest “homemade” bread there is to make. Here’s my favorite recipe with some variations that can accompany different meals. [More] Making Beer Bread

English Muffin Bread

Published on May 17, 2013; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

What a special treat for breakfast . . . and not hard at all to make! Even if you’ve never made bread before, you can do it. [More] English Muffin Bread

Box-Mix Corn Bread in the Omnia

Published on March 27, 2013; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

More info on using an Omnia Stove Top Oven to make great baked goods if you don’t have a conventional oven! [More] Box-Mix Corn Bread in the Omnia

Bread Pan

Published on March 9, 2012; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Are there really differences in pans? YES! Do you have to spend a fortune to get a good one? NO! Here’s my experience . . . [More] Bread Pan

No-Knead Bread

Published on November 21, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

No-Knead Bread is incredibly simple to make and a real treat to eat. Here’s a basic recipe, along with some tips for making it on a boat and ways to hurry it up. [More] No-Knead Bread

Using Different Yeast Types

Published on October 28, 2011; last updated on April 21, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stores carry a variety of types of yeast. What are the differences and which should you want to buy for making bread or pizza? Does it really matter? Can you substitute one for another? [More] Using Different Yeast Types

When Do You Need to Preheat the Oven?

Published on October 26, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Some foods need a preheated oven; other don’t. Tips to help you know when you should preheat and when you can skip it. [More] When Do You Need to Preheat the Oven?