Have you ever made a loaf of homemade baked bread? There is just something wonderful about baking your own bread; it's so gratifying and your family will be so impressed. If you haven’t used a bread ...

Mix ingredients in stand mixer for 30-60 seconds. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 2 hours at room temperature. Transfer the bowl of dough to the refrigerator and let rest for two hours.

For the accompaniments, core, but don't peel, the apples and pears. Then halve lengthwise and cut into 1 / 2-inch-thick slices. Place fruit slices in a nonreactive bowl and toss with lemon juice. Cut ...