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Sunflower Seed Batard made with Sourdough

June 19, 2012 Melissa 1 Comment

I think that most people who follow my site will agree that I really like making breads above all other things. I can't seem to help it. There is no other baked good that requires as much  nurturing  and understanding as a loaf of bread. It is unique in the fact that it really is … [Read more...]

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Country Sourdough Boule with Chocolate

May 21, 2012 Melissa 2 Comments

Country Chocolate Boule

I'll be honest, this bread turned out pretty amazing on the first try, which rarely happens when I am creating a brand new recipe, but I guess we all get lucky sometimes. The only thing I really changed from my first attempt was to add a little more chocolate. I only put about 4 … [Read more...]

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Creating your own Levain

April 16, 2012 Melissa 22 Comments

Levain

I think breads that are leavened with a wild yeast have a much more complex flavor profile than breads that just use commercial yeast. You also get  a bread that is entirely  unique to you. This is  because a levain that is from my home will be different than the one in yours, … [Read more...]

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Whole Wheat and Raisin Batard

November 14, 2011 Melissa Leave a Comment

I really love playing with my favorite sourdough recipe. I have tried all different types of flour from spelt to oat, but this  version made with freshly ground whole wheat flour is my new favorite (although I am sure I am not done playing with it yet). It is about one part whole … [Read more...]

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Raisin Walnut Levain with Spelt

September 14, 2011 Melissa Leave a Comment

This bread has a thick chewy crust with a silky interior crumb. I really like the spelt flour, because it adds a nuttiness to the finished loaf and compliments the walnuts and raisins nicely.   Sometimes this loaf rises really slowly, especially if your levain isn't quite as … [Read more...]

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Country Wheat Hearth Bread

July 21, 2011 Melissa 2 Comments

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to stumble across a local store that grinds their own wheat flour. The sign above the flour said "yes, it really does taste better", and I couldn't agree more. I am not a huge fan of whole wheat flour, because most time I find it to be a … [Read more...]

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Rustic French Bread made with Levain

May 10, 2011 Melissa 9 Comments

This is my mainstay bread. It is always in my freezer ready for an impromptu dinner party or just an accompaniment to Wednesday night's pasta dinner.  I just pull it out of the freezer and place it in  a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes with the foil on, then remove the foil and … [Read more...]

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Raisin Rye Sourdough Bread

April 13, 2011 Melissa 4 Comments

This past weekend I was dreaming of a bread that I had at a local restaurant a while back. It was a hearty sandwich bread studded with raisins with a hint of cinnamon in the background. I had it as toast with my breakfast, and it held up really well to a thick layer of butter and … [Read more...]

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