The more you know…the more you can do. We’ll share as much general baking knowledge as possible.
Yesterday, you made the most delicious bread in the world. It was flavorful, chewy, and moist. There’s nothing better than fresh bread. Then, the next day, you woke up to a loaf of rock-hard bread that was anything but appetizing. You thought about throwing it out, but you’re totally against food waste. Besides, you worked […]
Everyone knows that banana is one of the classic island flavors, and there’s nowhere better to get moist banana bread than on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Their Hawaiian banana bread recipe lives in legend among bakers and tourists alike. And everyone has an opinion on who does it best. What makes Maui’s version the […]
When you own a panini press, everything becomes a panini. Regular sandwiches are a thing of the past, and everything in your fridge becomes a topping: veggies, leftovers, those caramelized onions that have been sitting there for…who knows how long. But what makes the best bread for panini? Is it traditional bread, or is there something […]
There’s nothing like the smell of fresh banana bread baking in the oven. Banana bread that’s been on the counter for a few weeks is another story. Usually, homemade banana bread is one of those things that’s gone much quicker than you’d actually like. But, if a loaf does sit around for longer than normal, […]
Soup is really, really good. Soup is even better with a delicious hunk of bread. And, you get bonus points for adding good butter on top. There’s nothing quite like a bowl of brothy soup with a thick slice of bread and a smear of Kerrygold butter to round things out. But, not all bread […]
If you’ve been reading about sourdough starter and all of the ways to manage it and care for it, you may have come across some interesting tips and tricks and thought, “Ummm what?” For instance, why on Earth would you make sourdough starter with pineapple juice? Well, there’s actually some interesting science behind it, […]
One of the things that I love most about learning a basic sourdough bread recipe is that once you’re comfortable making a loaf of bread with it, you have a blank slate to be creative. Just get a little confident with your process, and then go nuts exploring the possibilities of sourdough bread flavor combinations. […]
Not every loaf of sourdough bread must be an artisanally created no-knead boule baked to perfection in the most socially acceptable cast iron dutch oven. I know, blasphemy. There are many different types of sourdough bread, equal in their utility and beautiful in their own yeasty way. Okay, kidding aside, let’s have a look […]
When it comes to deciding the best flour for bread making, the answer falls into one of those “it really depends” kinds of situations. You should take into account everything from your skill level to your budget. Obviously, the taste preferences of the people who you are baking for matter as well. It’s still […]