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Rosetta Rolls

Rosetta Rolls

I can't deny being a little obsessive about "getting it right," at least with baking.  Take my pursuit of a perfect Italian "Roll Rosetta." While my last batch was good, honestly, I can't say it was "great." A roll is no simple thing. Even if that roll then gets the...

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Philip Agnew

Philip Agnew

      I first  noticed Pip Agnew on his site, The Fresh Loaf blog  Filled with his personal baking notes and photographs of his home baked breads, it followed his journey from the beginnings into the ranks of professional baker. Inspired by his wonderful looking...

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Jiffy Baguettes

Jiffy Baguettes

Recently I made what author/baker Martin Philip calls "jiffy baguette." It's a classic yeasted baguette, something most sourdough snobs would not attempt. But the formula reminded me of something baker Jeffrey Hamelman said around "baguettes classically should be made...

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Rosé Croissants

Rosé Croissants

It’s been awhile since I’ve done croissants at home. My wife had purchased rose powder to use for some sort of facial mask and suggested inadvertently that I make rosé croissants, which are a thing I guess?. At first I rolled my eyes at the idea, I much prefer classic...

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Baking At Home (Adaption)

Baking At Home (Adaption)

Perfecting home-baked breads is deceptively elusive. It takes time to get the art, not to mention the science. And while social media offer oceans of bread baking photos and formulas, even at their most simple they can be tough to replicate when baked in your own...

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