Here's The Reason Homemade Bread Never Has That Bakery Fluff To It

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Here's The Reason Homemade Bread Never Has That Bakery Fluff To It By Maria Scinto Oct. 22, 2025 9:20 am EST

Whether it's one of those rustic sourdough boules beloved of pandemic bakers or a low-effort loaf shaped in a convenient bread maker , homemade breads all have one thing in common: a certain density that sets them apart from bread you might purchase at the supermarket or in a bakery. This isn't to say you should give up on bread baking as a hobby, since even if the final product is almost inedible, the baking process itself is still beneficial for your overall well-being. If you do want to make your bread better, though, food formulation consultant Ed McCormick explains why that bakery-fresh softness is lacking and what you can do to compensate.

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