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…
Category: Yeast – Savoury Flat, Loaves & Buns
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…
Basic Pizza
Pizza is one of the simplest dishes to prepare. Its ingredients are so varied that I can usually make one or two when our pantry is low. Such as tonight! We’ve been in San Francisco for a week, and depleted pretty much anything fresh or interesting. On nights like tonight, I go into my bag…
Farmhouse Bread
I could probably make this with my eyes closed. In fact I may well have! This is a simple bread recipe that lends itself to many different additions. I’ve made it for weddings, fund-raisers and just for the family. When I’m catering, I use one loaf for 8 guests, and rarely have any leftovers. I…
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