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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...]

Recipe Index baguette, baking stone, couche, French Bread, french sourdough, hearth bread, levain, wild yeast

Shaping your dough into loaves

March 14, 2011 Melissa Leave a Comment

Learning how to properly shape your dough will result in beautiful finished loaves that you can proudly show off to family and friends. The different shapes of breads are usually done because of a long standing tradition, but don't be afraid to try out different shapes. If you … [Read more...]

Guides baguette, batard, boule, rolls, shaping bread, technique, torpedo

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