I have immersed myself in Peter Reinhart’s books. Based on several new bread orders (multi-week prepayments!) I’ve got enough production and profit to buy some supplies to experiment and expand my menu. Since baguettes have been hovering right on the…
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Bread Factory
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Living Bread
Okay, I think I’m getting it now. The more I read about starters, bigas, sponges, and poolishes, I can see how working with yeast is like gardening. Starting with tiny seeds you can create bounty, flavor, life. This is why…
Me Hungry!
I learned something about living bread last night. Yes, bread is alive. So are beer, yogurt, and many other tasty things. I made a rustic olive bread which requires a sponge to be made a few days ahead of time. …
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