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Making Bread
Making Bread . . . on a Boat, No Less!
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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. And doing so in a boat galley adds another layer of complexity.
 
Tips to make it easy, including a step-by-step how-to with plenty of pictures. Then check out our recipes.

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5 Tips for Baking Bread on a Boat

Published on January 16, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sliced bread - baking bread on a boat.

Baking bread on a boat isn’t all that difficult. And these 5 tips will make it even easier. Plus I share bonus tips from other cruisers.

🎧 Bread Machine Update – And a Recipe!

Published on June 14, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A year after, what do I think about the machine? (Spoiler – it’s great!)

🎧Perfect Yeast Breads Every Time

Published on June 10, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Pamela Douglas

If you’ve failed to get good results when baking yeast breads, there might be a few reasons. Here are tips that will get your bread to turn out right every time.

🎧To Bread Machine or Not to Bread Machine

Published on April 27, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

I love making bread by hand. We still bought a machine – here’s why.

🎧Satisfying All the Senses

Published on May 7, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Turning basic ingredients into something edible might be the epitome of cruising. It's self-sufficiency, creativity, and knowledge. Make bread!

Turning basic ingredients into something edible might be the epitome of cruising. It’s self-sufficiency, creativity, and knowledge. Make bread!

Boat-Friendly Keto/LCHF/Gluten-Free Bread

Published on September 1, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 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!

Box-Mix Corn Bread in the Omnia

Published on March 27, 2013; last updated on November 30, 2025 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!

Bread Pan for Boat Galleys

Published on March 9, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 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 . . .

No-Knead Bread

Published on November 21, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 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.

Yeast Bread Making on a Boat

Published on October 21, 2011; last updated on October 24, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Detailed, step-by-step directions for making great yeast bread by hand, with lots of photos and pointers to ensure that you have a great outcome!

Detailed, step-by-step directions for making great yeast bread by hand, with lots of photos and pointers to ensure that you have a great outcome!

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