As much as I like a crunchy crusted bread, there are times I long for a softer loaf, especially for my favorite "PB&J sandwich." This week I baked a remarkable low inoculation sourdough with a big rabbit ear profile and holey crumb that lent itself to great...
Usually, I work many hours and serve guests, and turn around to cook at home for holidays. This year I wanted the break from traditions and left it up to someone else to cook. Me and my wife visited local Woodside favorite Casa del Chef, a hidden gem, where chef...
Here is my latest "do nothing loaf," an adaption from the Bourke Street Bakery book. Since trying this no-knead method, I've started converting old formula's, changing my hectic schedule for longer and slower inoculation process with good tasting bread.
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When I arrived on the left coast (California), I decided to refresh my brothers sourdough that he kept in his fridge, neglected and without a single refreshment in weeks or months? Don't know if he was going to use it, but I stuck two versions of refreshed starters in...
With coffee as my preferred morning beverage, the inability to brew at home (kitchen gas issues) has been a drag. I miss my moka! Well, while shopping for a fan to cool down in summer, I was inspired to buy an espresso machine. I'm happy with this new toy. Though...
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