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...]
Whole Wheat and Raisin Batard
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...]
Raisin Walnut Levain with Spelt
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...]
Semolina Filone
This recipe is adapted from Artisan Baking by Maggie Glezer. I have made some tweaks to this recipe that make it work better for me, but I would definitely recommend Maggie's book. It is filled with beautiful pictures, great stories and amazing recipes. This dough is really … [Read more...]
Country Wheat Hearth Bread
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...]