We visited the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village in Alberta last summer. They grow, harvest and mill wheat using traditional methods. It is very special to be able to use a grain that is harvested right where it’s sold. This bread is great for trying out specialty flours, germs and brans from different grains. The lemon…
Category: Breads
Struan Bread
Bread making is a passion for some, while for others it’s a way to have in-home made bread. Then there are those that like to enjoy the fruits of someone else’s labour. There are still millions of people who do it simply because they need to feed their families. I get pleasure from the sight…
Sweet Milk Buns
Bread with a meal, is a standard. Although it is served in many forms, from quick fruit breads to artisanal sourdoughs, a soft white roll is still the standard. I’ve rolled thousands of buns in my time, and still end up with a cramped wrist. To avoid this and to increase the amount of soft…
Baking Powder Biscuits
A warm biscuit or two complements a bowl of soup perfectly. This recipe can easily be doubled. They really only keep for about 24 hours, so if you’re not going to eat them all, don’t make extra! For this recipe, I made a cheese version.
Pumpkin Cardamom Bread
A basket of freshly made bread on a table seems to tell people that you care. Whether it’s a wedding or a mid-day family dinner, it is always appreciated. Over the years, I’ve tweaked several different bread recipes, so that I can bake them efficiently, with consistent results. This bread has a fine crumb, and…
farmhouse cook 