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Creating your own Levain

April 16, 2012 Melissa 18 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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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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Kaiser Roll Recipe

June 29, 2011 Melissa 2 Comments

With the Fourth of July holiday almost upon us I was thinking of what things I would like to make and bring to the family picnics. So I thought, what would be better than bringing your own homemade rolls for burgers and sandwiches? It is something a bit unexpected, yet sure to be … [Read more...]

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Rustic French Bread made with Levain

May 10, 2011 Melissa 8 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 3 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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