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What's causing my bread to have holes throughout it?

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Yeast is what causes bread to rise. Yeast is a type of live fungi that consumes sugar and releases carbon dioxide as a waste product. The little holes in bread are from the pockets of carbon dioxide gas that the yeast released. If you have bigger, uneven holes in your bread, perhaps you did not evenly distribute the yeast.

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Can I use baking powder instead of yeast?

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No, baking powder and yeast work in fundamentally different ways.

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What temperature should I set the oven at?

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You should set the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celcius). Bake the bread for 30 minutes.

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Can I use self-raising flour for bread?

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I wouldn't. Bread flour has a high protein content, which helps gluten develop, which gives bread structure and texture.

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Can I bake bread in the microwave?

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Not well. Try an oven or microwave oven instead.

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I used this recipe and the bread was awful. Are you sure the amount of yeast is correct?

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It sounds right to me. Are you sure you haven't killed the yeast? Try it again and see if it works.

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Is the flour plain or self-rising?

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The flour should be plain. The yeast will make the bread rise.

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Is it normal that the bread starts to melt?

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No, this isn't normal. Bread isn't supposed to melt. It can rot and mold, but it can't melt. Whatever you did to make it melt is definitely not the right steps to this procedure.

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What's the benefit of doing this instead of buying bread at the grocery store?

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If you needed to know exactly the ingredients in your bread, or wanted to customize it to your taste, store bought might not work. Or if you prefer the taste of homemade bread, want a quick cooking project, etc.

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Can I make bread without self-rising flour?

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Yes. A popular option is using sourdough, which is delicious. You can also use sourdough for making waffles, pancakes, or even crackers.

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What can I use if I don't have yeast?

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You can use sourdough as a substitute for yeast. It rises beautifully, requires some flour, and is definitely worth it for the amazing taste. Plus, you can use sourdough for other recipes as well.

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Can I use wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?

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Yes, you can use wheat flour. You can also try bread flour for a different texture.

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Does this bread taste like sourdough?

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This bread recipe will not taste like sourdough because it does not use a starter, which is necessary for making sourdough.

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