Tag Archives: bread

White or Wheat

It used to be that the number one question I would get from my students is, “Do you watch Top Chef?” Thankfully, that question has taken a back seat to:  “Can I make this with whole wheat flour?”  This tell-tale … Continue reading

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Holiday Breads

After  a busy holiday, it’s time to recap a bit. Out of all of the wonderful treats I made this season (cookies, confections and things in between), I love my holiday breads best. They’re traditional which brings me back to … Continue reading

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Cooking Tools

I am not a gadget person.  I do, however, believe in great tools that are inexpensive – the ones I grab for every day and just can’t live without.  Some are a little sleek and sexy, most are not.  But … Continue reading

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Flour Power

It’s a cheesy title, I know.  But you have to get a little cheesy before you approach a baking topic as serious as flour.  One of the most often-asked questions I hear in Pastry Craft classes is, “Does it really … Continue reading

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Bread Day

We’ve had some cool, cloudy days lately.  It was time to make some bread.  I don’t bake bread in the summer.  Firing up the oven to 550 degrees when it’s already hot outside is just not inviting.  I usually save … Continue reading

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