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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...]

Guides french sourdough, levain, sourdough, wild yeast

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

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