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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...]

Recipe Index batard, hearth bread, sourdough, Sunflower Seed Batard made with Sourdough, wild yeast

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...]

Recipe Index hearth bread, recipe, sourdough, torpedo loaf, Whole Wheat and Raisin Batard, Wild-yeast bread

Semolina Filone

August 5, 2011 Melissa 1 Comment

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...]

Recipe Index durum flour, hearth bread, Italian, pasta flour, poolish, pre-ferment, semolina, sesame seeds, torpedo

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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How to shape a batard or torpedo shaped loaf of bread

June 22, 2011 Melissa 4 Comments

Dough shaping technique - how to shape a batard or torpedo shaped loaf of bread. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcENyn6uO-M … [Read more...]

Guides batard, hearth bread, shaping technique, torpedo, video demo, yeast dough

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

Deli Rye Bread

March 25, 2011 Melissa 3 Comments

This recipe is adapted from Rose Levy Beranbaum's The Bread Bible. This was the first bread baking book that was ever purchased for me, and it was and still is a great go to guide for me. I appreciate her dedication to getting her recipes so exact that they are almost … [Read more...]

Recipe Index cloche, covered baker, Deli Rye, hearth bread, Jewish Rye, New York Rye, Rye Bread, sponge

Ciabatta Bread

February 22, 2011 Melissa 5 Comments

Ciabatta bread is a very high hydration dough and this makes it particularly hard to work with, especially if you try to make it by hand versus stand mixer. I would recommend using your stand mixer if you own one. If you don't though you can still make this bread you just have … [Read more...]

Recipe Index biga, ciabatta, hearth bread, Italian, pre-ferment

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