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Let’s talk about… proofing cloths
Let me show you how to use a couche, a heavy linen proofing cloth, when baking baguettes or rolls. If you’re interested, follow the link. See ya!
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Waffle Cookies
I baked waffle cookies in a vintage cast iron toy waffle iron that I restored. Want the recipe? Then come on over! You can also bake them in a pizzelle iron.
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Restoring a toy waffle iron
I restored a vintage, cast iron toy: a fully functioning waffle iron that will hopefully bake lots of stroopwafels and cookies for ice cream sandwiches in the future.
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Let’s talk about… bannetons
What is a banneton? A banneton is a basket or a kind of mold you use for freeform baking. It supports your loaf while proofing. Especially softer doughs or those with weaker gluten need that support or they spread out and you have a flatbread before your loaf even hits the oven. There are several…
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Malt Bagels
I baked malt bagels and had a spectacular video fail. If you want details, you know the way…
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Einkorn-Zucchini-Cake
Let’s make a sweet coffee cake from freshly milled einkorn with zucchini for extra moisture.
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Harvest Pasta Bake
Make the best of what’s growing in your garden right now and enjoy this harvest pasta bake. Come on over for the recipe.
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Let’s talk about… the importance of salt
A lot of people eat salt conscious or try to avoid it as much as they can. I get it, too much salt can lead to bitchy kidneys and water retention, elevated blood pressure, and a whole bundle of other problems. But let me tell you why you shouldn’t completely ban salt from your bread…
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Lingue di suocera
Lingue di suocera (mother in law’s tongue) are a great way to use up some lievito madre that’s a touch past its prime. The savory, thin crackers are great with soups, salads, or just a glass of wine on the porch. Let me show you how to make them.
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Let’s talk about… baking with steam
If you want a beautiful crust on your bread, you need steam in the oven. Let me tell you how I do it with two easy methods.
Sourdough and Heavy Metal 