Bread

Freedom Bread, err. Banana Bread, an adaptation.

Freedom Bread, err. Banana Bread, an adaptation.

OK Truth. My favorite baking recipe that I make, is Banana Bread. This bread is darker and richer than what you’re used to seeing because it cooks low and slow and caramelizes everything while cooking. Enjoy it- it’s super simple and fast to make- I keep old Bananas in the freezer and put them in [...]


Recent Sourdough Development

Recent Sourdough Development

So a month ago I made a Sourdough Starter using similar method to the one found in The New Basics Cookbook, which should be in your cookbook library if it isn’t. Lukins and Rosso offer up a quick way to make an amazing tangy sourdough with reliable results. The basis of their recipe is the [...]


Parmesan Garlic

Parmesan Garlic

Adaptation of the Lahey Mother recipe,(see my post on No Knead) I started with the basic recipe and then upon turning it out onto the floured kitchen table I dotted half the surface with 1/2x1x1/8 slices of parmesan and whole cloves of garlic, then folded it to cover the inclusions, did the same for the [...]


No Knead

No Knead

No Knead Bread? Yes. And you may never make bread any other way again. I may not buy bread ever again. This was the easiest thing I have ever cooked in my life by far. The secret? Don’t mess with it. This is the NYTimes reviewed bread found at the well known Sullivan Street Bakery [...]