Feb 7 2010

Challah

 
You’re probably tired of me talking about the boule recipe I’ve been making, which is now a staple in our house. I can’t tell you how many loaves I’ve made since. And look, I’ve even ventured outside my favorite scallop pattern.

 

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As flavorful as that bread is, it was only a matter of time before my sweet tooth started asking for something different.
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Jan 14 2010

Baking bread made easy

Artisan Bread In Five Minutes A DayAs promised, I’m going to share with you the recipe for that wonderful bread in my previous post. It was made using a master recipe from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes A Day by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois. The process—and recipe—is explained in detail in a number of other sites, which is where I first stumbled upon it. This master recipe has made me a believer, and I’ve already ordered the book. If baking bread in all its wonderful forms is something that interests you, I highly recommend that you do the same.

 
Check out their website, too. They have tons of incredible recipes, including one that uses this master recipe and a simple technique to make homemade naan.

 
I foresee a sharp increase in baking activities in this household. Likely to be accompanied by a corresponding increase in butter consumption.
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Jan 11 2010

Simplicity rules

This will be a quick post today because:

  1. I’m tired.
  2. I burned two left fingers today and they still hurt when I type.
  3. I’m sleepy.
  4. I’m tired.
  5. My fingers hurt. Because I sort of burned them today.

 
See? Such a variety of reasons.
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