If there’s one thing I can’t live without, it’s bread. From tangy sourdough to chewy baguettes and pillowy challah, bread has my heart. While bakery bread is excellent, there’s nothing like the smell and taste of homemade bread fresh from the oven.
Baking bread at home, though, can be intimidating. It often requires time, patience, and special tools, which can feel daunting even to experienced bakers.
I’m thrilled that King Arthur Baking Company has introduced four new bread-baking mixes. These mixes make baking homemade bread accessible to everyone, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro.
King Arthur’s New Bread Baking Mixes
King Arthur recently launched four new bread mix kits, covering a delicious range of savory breads: Pull-Apart Garlic Bread, Crisp & Airy Focaccia, Soft & Chewy Pretzel Bites, and Perfectly Tender Flatbread.
These kits are designed to be easy for any skill level and promise fresh bread on your table in just one hour.
Each kit includes a bread mix and seasoning kit; you only need to add water, oil, or butter. What I loved most is that you can either stick to the basic recipe or explore the variations on the box for creative twists.
I recently tried all four mixes and compared my thoughts on each one.
Perfectly Tender Flatbread
I started with the Perfectly Tender Flatbread. I wondered what to expect, as flatbreads aren’t usually my top choice. But this mix pleasantly surprised me.
The result was a flatbread somewhere between a naan and a fluffy pita. It was soft and tender and had a bit of char from browning it in a cast iron skillet.
The texture was spot-on, and it was super easy to make. I found myself reaching for another bite every time I passed the kitchen. The flatbread also works beautifully as a base for wraps, gyros, or even a quick pizza.
Crisp & Airy Focaccia
Next up was the Crisp & Airy Focaccia. As someone who’s baked homemade focaccia before, I was skeptical. But this mix was delivered. It produced an airy, delicious focaccia with a gorgeous rise.
The trick to this mix is to use more olive oil than the box suggests. This gives the focaccia an almost fried texture on the edges and bottom, creating a delightful crunch.
The dough is neutral, so you can top it with anything from rosemary and sea salt to caramelized onions or grapes for a sweet twist.
Soft & Chewy Pretzel Bites
Pretzels hold a special place in my heart. I grew up with Super Pretzels in the freezer, ready to pop in the oven for movie nights. The Soft & Chewy Pretzel Bites mix was a fun and nostalgic bake for me. These pretzel bites came out chewy and salty, just like the ones I remember.
They can get a little dry if you don’t pair them with a dip or brush them with melted butter, but the flavor is fantastic. This mix made pretzel-making accessible, and I loved how easy it was.
I never would’ve attempted homemade pretzels before, but I’d make them again with this mix.
Pull-Apart Garlic Bread
Finally, I tried the pull-art garlic Bread, which was my favorite. This mix uses butter instead of oil, resulting in rich, buttery garlic bread that’s hard to resist. It’s the perfect choice if you want bread to steal the show at a tailgate or family dinner.
Could you make garlic bread with store-bought dough? Sure. But will it taste this good? Probably not. The flavors of this garlic bread mix are spot-on, and the pull-apart style makes it easy to share—though I’m not sure you’ll want to!
Why King Arthur’s Bread Mixes are a Game-Changer
These bread mixes are perfect for anyone who loves bread but needs more time or tools to bake from scratch.
They make it easy to create fresh, bakery-style bread right at home in just an hour. Plus, with the variations on the box, you can get creative and make each mix your own.
Each mix I tried was simple to make and resulted in fresh, tasty, and satisfying bread. Whether you’re looking for a warm and fluffy flatbread, crispy focaccia, nostalgic pretzel bites, or irresistible garlic bread, King Arthur’s new mixes have you covered.
Conclusion
I highly recommend trying these new King Arthur bread mixes if you’re a bread lover like me. They’re easy, delicious, and a fantastic way to enjoy fresh-baked bread at home without the fuss.
So, grab a mix (or all four) and get baking! Your kitchen will smell amazing, and you’ll have fresh bread in no time.
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