The crescent (“Kipferl”) is a classic breakfast baked good in Austria. It’s available in practically limitless variety, ranging from sweet dough to brioche dough all the way to croissant, as well as in both sweet and savory options. The word… weiterlesen
Dough that has been kneaded cannot yet be considered finished. A bulk proof is necessary for further absorption and relaxation. For this, the dough should be either in a bowl or a dough tub. It’s important that the dough be… weiterlesen
This anise bread is a recipe that falls into the “no-knead” category. With the all-in process, the ingredients are initially mixed by hand or for one to two minutes with the mixer, but not kneaded. Since the no-knead process does… weiterlesen
To this day, St. Stephen’s Day in Austria is celebrated by maintaining traditional customs. Classically, it is considered the day on which the family visits their grandparents, other relatives or friends to exchange gifts with them. In Upper Austria, St. weiterlesen
At this time of year I associate many of my breads with an autumn and Christmas theme. This hearty and fruity hunter’s bread is something special on cold winter days! The sweetness of the cranberries is combined with walnuts to… weiterlesen
Many readers have problems determining the length of the final proof, so you should know the following: The final proof is the rise time of the formed dough pieces until they are put into the oven. During this time, the… weiterlesen
Sensory experience makes the master! In spite of excellent kneading machines, human sensors are irreplaceable when it comes to determining the precise moment of optimal kneading. You need a good eye and a lot of experience during the first mixing… weiterlesen
The smell and taste of wheat and mixed wheat breads is primarily determined by the crust. It contains 80% of the aromatic substances. The crumb also has to convince in terms of taste, but unfortunately this aspect is very often… weiterlesen
With this recipe, the addition of walnuts, chestnut puree and candied fruits creates a perfect bread for the upcoming autumn days. The recipe can be varied in many ways and provides an ideal basis for different flavors. A slower dough… weiterlesen
This recipe can be varied in many ways and offers a perfect basis for different flavors. A delicious bread can be conjured up with dried tomatoes, olives or roasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds. To give the bread a special flavor,… weiterlesen
The mild rye sour and the fruity aroma of the wheat pre-dough result in a mixed wheat bread with a hearty crumb and rustic crust for summer evening barbecues. When I worked it up, I only folded the bread and… weiterlesen
“Spuntino Panini” – this name will make the connoisseur’s mouth water, because he knows the treat that awaits. In addition to the ingredients flour, water, salt, sourdough, pre-dough and a little yeast, you only need time to create this specialty. weiterlesen