I have created two different recipes for this bread: The first recipe (yeast-free) is made from a 2-step sourdough process and the second recipe is a 1-step sourdough preparation with a little yeast in the main dough. The flour used… weiterlesen
Crisscross rolls are a forgotten classic and they used to be found in almost every bakery! Today this form of roll has almost disappeared from the scene – all the more reason to bake it for the blog. Any standard… weiterlesen
Today it is one of the favorite’s from my baking courses- the “sunflower bread”. A moist, open, and seedy bread which will stay fresh for many days. All of the rye flour in the recipe is fermented. To get a… weiterlesen
The recipe I present today is ideal as a base for various finger foods. Whether meat, cheese or vegetables – this hearty and tender bread will be loved by many! Thanks to its distinctive, aromatic and stable crumb, the bread… weiterlesen
Breads made from wholegrain sourdough are usually slightly sour in taste. In most of the recipes (from me) 30-35% of the amount of flour is acidified. To avoid a sour bread taste, the whole grain sourdough is reduced to 25%. weiterlesen
The last entry looked at how sourdough can be made with different types of flour. In order to delve deeper into everything using one recipe, I’ve chosen to look at a 100% rye bread. The “Detmolder two-stage method” is perfect… weiterlesen
Not too long ago I discovered an old recipe that quickly grabbed my attention! The unusual thing about it was that it called for making a main dough without any added liquid. Instead, the recipe called for all liquid to… weiterlesen
This primal load is a wonderfully moist mixed-flour bread with a long-lasting crust. The bread tastes pleasantly mild, stays fresh for a long time and is also easy to make. Since the rye dominates in the recipe, you shouldn’t knead… weiterlesen
Everyone is familiar with the same old question: What do I do with the sourdough that I always have left over from feeding or baking? Right, well you throw all of it into a recipe, knead a dough and then… weiterlesen
Technical baking properties of rye ingredients In comparison to wheat flour products, rye flour products have other dough and baking properties due to differences in the composition of the flour. In comparison to wheat flour, rye flour contains: Less absorptive… weiterlesen
Bulk rise for rye and mixed rye loaves The bulk rise is a must if you want quality rye and mixed rye breads! This is understood as the resting time that occurs directly after kneading. Yet a closer look reveals… weiterlesen
The baking process is crucial for good bread quality. The decisive elements are the initial baking temperature, the initial bottom heat, the final baking temperature and the baking time. Initial Baking Temperature: The criteria of the baking process vary from… weiterlesen