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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

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

Raisin Rye Sourdough Bread

April 13, 2011 Melissa 4 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...]

Recipe Index cinnamon raisin bread, levain, raisin bread, Rye Bread, sandwich bread, sourdough, wild yeast

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