Artisan breads have an open crumb, a fantastic chewy crust, and a country sour taste. You can make them in your kitchen.

Cookies are delicate little things. They’re so small that baking them even 15 seconds too long makes a difference. Baking them too long makes them dry, hard, and less appetizing. But how long should you bake them? That depends. Look at all the factors that affect baking time: The heat of the oven The pan The shortening or butter on the pan The size...