Add-ins can be a lot of fun in bread dough. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you don't add your add-ins until the bread dough has been properly developed and kneaded. Once you've added whatever nuts, seeds, or fruits you desire, you follow the fermentation process of the original recipe.

How do you add ingredients to bread dough?

For the ingredients that go into the dough at the start of kneading it's self explanatory, you just add them to the bowl along with the other ingredients. It is wise to check the hydration of the dough throughout the kneading process to ensure the ingredient doesn't absorb or leak too much moisture.

Do you put anything on bread before baking?

Butter or Olive Oil Brush: Brush softened butter or olive oil atop the loaf before baking to add flavor and color. Milk Bath: Brushing a loaf with milk before baking gives the baked bread a tender, golden crust. For a sweet bread recipe, sprinkle with sugar if desired.