There’s something incredibly comforting about the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen, especially when ...

I returned to my old standby no-knead bread recipe from Jim Lahey, I realized his technique uses the same no-score method to achieve a beautiful, crusty, rustic loaf. I ended up where I started.

Country-style bread is no longer found only in the countryside. Beloved for its craggy crust and coarse crumb, this rustic loaf has made its way from farms and homes to the cozy bakeries and cool ...

But, don’t fret if your baked bread doesn’t look exactly like the loaf pictured above — it’s meant to look handmade. “The more rustic and slightly misshapen, the more charming!” ...

There is a lot of spice to this loaf, but feel free to tone it down if that is not your thing, just a teaspoon of cinnamon works wonders.

Shape the bread into loaves or rolls ... poppy or sesame seeds (if using), or dust lightly with flour for a rustic-looking loaf. Bake in the oven for 10–15 minutes for rolls, or 30–45 minutes ...