Dear baking enthusiasts, here’s a special gift for you. This recipe is rich in history and flavor. Do you remember Patti Dann’s vegan carrot cake? It was once all the rage here and loved by everyone.

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Scientists have discovered an ancient bread recipe in Turkey—and now the local bakery that recreated it can’t keep up with demand. Some 5,000 years ago, someone buried a piece of charred bread ...

Cooks Illustrated states that dry bread can absorb moisture. That is why it can be used in various recipes like stuffing ... making it moist again. Take out your bread Once your bread has a ...

If the crust seems too hard, wrap the baked bread in a damp tea cloth. Leave the loaf standing upright until it is cool. * Originally published in 2015, updated in June 2025.

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