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How to Make Pastries

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How Pizza Works

People have strong opinions about pizza -- in terms of passion, it ranks right up there with politics and religion. How did this Italian peasant food become a diet staple?

How to Know When Bread Dough Has Risen Enough

How do you know when bread dough has risen enough? The answer is at your fingertips. Learn about the properties of yeast and dough and get tips and recipes on bread making.

How to Make Pastries

Pastry dough can be temperamental to work with, to say the least. But don't let that stop you from working with delicious pastry dough. Find tips on how to make pastries only at HowStuffWorks.

How to Make Pizza

Making pizza from scratch can be a fun experience for the entire family. In this article, you�ll find handy tips on making pizza dough and adding toppings to create a delicious treat for all.

How to Bake Bread

Making a bread recipe for the first time can be a bit scary, no matter how many cooking shows and famous chefs you've watched on television. But preparing your own breads isn't really that difficult if you follow the tips in this article.