What to do with left-over bread? There are smart and tasty and interesting ways to use up old bread. Here are a few suggestions… [Read More...]
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Artisan bread baking tips: Poolish & biga
There are several traditional methods for creating starters for breads. All of these starters are easy to prepare… [Read More...]
Brioche: Simple Recipe with Great Result
There are a lot of different recipes and methods and we tried several of them with varying results. This recipe is a winner with us. It doesn’t take a lot of your time. But it’s a two stage one, so keep in mind you have to plan in advance and start Friday to have your Brioche for Saturday’s brunch. Even though it’s a simplified version of the classic French recipe, the taste and texture have convinced us more than… [Read More...]
More Bread Please…
Our micro bakery has limited capacity in more ways than one. Still not a week goes by or we are requested to make more bread. We then have to explain that yes, we have a bigger than normal bread oven, but it still turns out a maximum of 6 breads at a time. And our […] [Read More...]
Before Wheat: Ancient Grains
Do you know the name of this grain? Probably not enough left to make our bread! By now most people are familiar with the ancient grain spelt, especially those of you who can’t digest wheat that well. It was important to the Greeks and the Romans and they probably liked the nutty flavor of it […] [Read More...]
