Anyone who doubts the importance of bread to earlier peoples might reflect that “Bethlehem” means “City of Bread”
Lookin’ Through a Window Pane Disclaimer – this page is a place holder and will be added to in coming days. VIDEOS!! will be added Many bakers talk about “pulling a windowpane”. Why do we want a windowpane? What IS a windowpane? And how do we create one? And, does it really matter all that …
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Volumetric Measure (Cups)IngredientGramsBaker’s Percentage 1 CupWater 230 Grams30% 1 CupMilk230 Grams30% 2 1/2 TBSPButter38 Grams5% 1 1/4 CupsActive Sourdough Starter310 Grams40% 6 CupsBread Flour770 Grams100% 1/8 tsp Dried Malt Extract1 Gram0.1% 2 1/2 tspSalt15 Grams2%
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2020-10-17 – Tilting at Windmills, Fighting Inertia, Going to Downtown Flavortown – Mike’s (more or (much) less) Weekly Baking Tips Hello Breadheads! Tilting at Windmills! MONTHS ago I filmed a video on creating a starter in 2 1/2 days using Dr. Calvel’s method with the intent of baking a loaf of bread with the 2 …
2020-08-24 – An Ikea Find, Mythbusting, Sweltering In Place, and more Hello Bread Heads! We’ve been making videos and posting them on our YouTube channel. As time goes on, we work on trying to do things better and better. The wire frame cart we were using was a major, major hindrance. The wheel locks weren’t …
2020-08-16 – Starters, Dutch Ovens, Knives and maybe more Hello Bread Heads! Here we are at last! I’ve been doing lots of baking, trying lots of interesting things, and ignoring my sacred obligation to keep your email in tray filled up. Sadly, the Introduction to Sourdough class didn’t have enough people sign up, so we …
Slice a Bagel – Not Yourself! When we teach in person bagel classes we spend some time teaching people how to slice a bagel safely. Someone told me that the most common reason for an emergency room visit weekend mornings is when people hurt themselves cutting a bagel. According to Freakonomics, bagel injuries are the …
2020-07-26 – If It Wasn’t For Bad Luck! Hello Bread Heads! Class notes – The LONG awaited better Internet connection is here at our house! As a result, we are starting to offer classes again. We are delighted! Our current game plan is to send a “care package” to students in the USA containing all …
2020-07-26 – If It Wasn’t For Bad Luck! Mike’s (more or less) Weekly Baking Tips Read More »
2020-06-25 Pizza AND TRADITION!! From Mike’s (more or less) Weekly Baking Tips Let’s change course in the middle of the data stream… let’s talk pizza! AHHH!!! Pizza! One of my favorite YouTube series is “Real Dough – is it pizza?” Scott Wiener (owner of Scott’s Pizza Tours in New York City – I really want …
Seeded Sourdough Lavash Crackers Made With Sourdough Discard And Other Goodness Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE bread, and that’s not going to change! However, there are times when there is nothing as satisfying as a cracker. The crunch! The burst of flavor! These crackers are a bit of trouble, but I think you’ll love …