To create first-class bread and baked goods, a correctly designed recipe is of utmost importance, as is the selection of raw materials. Sourdough and predough have been around forever, but valid sourdough rules were hardly known until just a few… weiterlesen
On account of its easy production, this bread is sure to find many new fans. Hobby bakers often have problems recognizing the optimal proof and too little attention is given to the impact of steam. So we can just bake… weiterlesen
Sourdoughs made from different flour types and grades have varying results on the activity level and the flavor profile. It makes absolute sense to combine these into one bread. In addition to a well-rounded flavor, you get additional security in… weiterlesen
La Flûte is the name of the thin, white bread sticks from France. The production of baguettes has made many a hobby baker desperate, so I’m going to show you a new method of processing in which the dough is… weiterlesen
Before I change back to other bread categories, I wanted to bake something unconventionally American for the whole grain lovers. I must say, that I wasn’t always a fan of wheat bread with a high content of whole grain. Seldom… weiterlesen
Since I have neglected a few bread types recently I will now add some recipes to round them out. One of these is a San Francisco Sourdough Bread. In the past I had ventured to bake such a bread but… weiterlesen
This recipe came about as an idea from the Tabatiere bread combined with a seed soaker that is mixed into a baguette dough. The seed soaker can be put together however you like, though the ratio of seeds to water… weiterlesen
So I promised my readers a spelt stollen and what comes out of it – a “chestnut bread”. After the 3 unsuccessful attempts to produce an edible spelt stollen (2 of them got whiplash from being thrown across the bakery),… weiterlesen
This round wheat loaf is leavened only by a multi-stage wheat sourdough. The big difference to all of my previous wheat sourdoughs was the multi-stage sourdough with a low TA of 160. The special thing about this basic wheat sourdough… weiterlesen
The Black Forest Landbrot is a mixed wheat bread with a strong crust and a light and mildly sour taste. In order to get a strong and hearty crust, the bread was baked for the first 15 minutes at 250°C. weiterlesen
The legacy of the French art of bread has given us many specialties. These differ not only in shape and production, but also in taste. So let’s put the classic baguette aside and pull another one out of the bread… weiterlesen
I learned about the Charpentier in France. The form, as well as the taste, caught my attention early on. The beautifully colored, light crumb is permeated by rich aromas and the crust is also characterized by a long-lasting crispness. Diese… weiterlesen