How to Make Just About Every Shape of Bread

Peter Endriss, the head baker at Runner & Stone in Gowanus, Brooklyn partnered with Epicurious to offer a rather comprehensive tutorial in shaping a variety of different bread. Included in this list are simple loaves of bread and rolls along with such tasty treats as brioche à tête, pretzels, bagels, English muffins, challah, chapeau, and even a pizza crust. Endriss takes his time explaining the process, making each loaf seem attainable with a little practice.

Grab your rolling pins and dough cutters and come to attention because class is in session! Join Peter Endriss, head baker at Runner & Stone, as he expertly demonstrates how to handle and shape the dough of (almost) every kind of break you can bake.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.