Some complain that pricey sourdough is elitist and pretentious. Others lambast cheap sliced white as unhealthy and unsustainable. How did our most basic foodstuff become a source of conflict and division?

US enthusiasts who follow the tradition of sharing dough are now receiving about 1,000 requests a week, up from 30 to 60

I was getting up at 6am to meet the demands of a yeast culture I could never bend to my will. It was a relief to finally give up trying

Unofficially known as the ‘McPosh’, the new Crispy McFillet comes in the kind of lovingly crafted bun usually found in farmers’ markets or foodies’ kitchens. Will the baking bores have to find a new passion?