Frozen Dough Pull Apart Focaccia
My daughter left a partial bag of frozen roll dough in my freezer. I was having a dinner with spaghetti and wanted some focaccia to…
Category: Skills
Scalding Milk for Baking – Is it Necessary?
Is scalding milk for addition to bread dough necessary?Because of the pasteurization of milk, scalding isn’t as necessary as in the past when only raw…
Baked Goods Internal Temperature Chart
This is a link to an article from ChefsTemp. It will help you decide if your baked goods are finished baking. “If you thought that…
Understanding Wheat
By Mark Gunderman Let’s talk about wheat. There are hundreds of different varieties of wheat. Each variety has different properties related to yields, disease resistance,…
Sesame Bottom Crust Baking Tip
Your family won’t know about the secret on the bottom of the loaf until they bite into a delicious, buttered slice and then notice the…
Alternate way to shape a boule (round loaf)
Here is an alternate way to shape a boule (round loaf). I find it easier and quicker than the standard way of shaping (pulling in…
Signs of Over-fermented Dough
Signs of over-fermentation in your baked loaf: If your dough gets too warm for too long or you ferment for too long even at the…
Painting a Loaf
Did you know you can easily add a quick splash of color to your loaves to make them perfectly gift-worthy? This little trick also is…
Test Your Flour
Have you ever wanted to find out if your flour is any good for baking bread with? Do you sometimes wonder if your dough might…
25 Sourdough Clean up Hacks – Smart Ways to Minimize the Mess.
(1) Keep Starter in a Generously Sized Container. Ideally use a container that will allow your starter to expand 3-4x it’s size after mixing. I…
No Bannetons??
It’s been hard to find bannetons lately, because everyone stuck at home right now has decided to bake. Some types of baking equipment is back…
Your First Sourdough Test Loaf
Hello newbie sourdough bakers! You made your sourdough starter and now you want to make your first loaf of sourdough bread. I made a whole…
Four Rapid Methods to Improve Your Sourdough Bread.
Follow this mini-guide and prepare to significantly level up, not only your finished loaves, but your skill and intuition with your process. Ditch the nagging…
Sheet Pan Sizes and Dough Troughs
Sheet pans sizes are categorized differently than other baking pans. The following will help you understand what is meant by quarter half and full size…
Old Fashioned Pie Crust with Vinegar and Egg.
I’ve used this old fashioned recipe for pie crust for many years. It’s easy and forgiving. The vinegar and eggs both add their own attributes…