How to Make Pretty Little Loaves

Almost any recipe or mix can be adapted to making tiny, cute little loaves.  Both yeast breads and quick breads can be made into small loaves.  Roll recipes also work. 

You can make pretty little loaves from a few inches long to six or eight inches long.  You can make them free-standing or in mini-loaf pans.  We sell a couple sizes but you can use whatever mini pans that you have in your arsenal.   Just make the recipe and fit the bread in the pans.  If you have leftover dough, use a muffin pan, small baking dish, or even ramekins.  (If the loaves are all the same size, chances are that you’ll be able to take them out of the oven at the same time.  The recipes in this newsletter have been tested for specific pan sizes but don’t be afraid to try out different pans.)

It’s fun to decorate and wrap these little loaves.   Use cellophane bags, foil, colored paper or just plain clear plastic wrap to wrap your loaves.  Tie them with raffia, place bows on them, or put stickers on them to make them pretty.  Look around the house for items to use and check your local craft store for ideas.

You’ll find many uses for your little loaves.  Friends and neighbors will love these as personal, homemade gifts. Children will like having their very own loaf tucked in a lunchbox.   Or serve them to your family; these are great breads to go along with soup or stew.