Tag: starter
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Top ‘o the tapenade
So it’s a stretch, but it is St. Paddy’s day. And, well, this post really has nothing to do with the Irish, or beer, or celebrations, or the only-in-Massachusetts holiday of Evacuation Day. But, it does have everything to do with tomatoes. Warm, amazing, flavorful tomatoes. At the tail end of winter, it is hard […]
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Biga, not just better
So I’ve already given you a preview cartoon-teaser of the starter that I’ve been making. I thought a picture might be even more helpful. Isn’t the little starter just adorable? I can’t wait to see what type of bread he turns into! The starter is really quick and takes less than 5 minutes to make, […]
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Starting Something New
I’ve made bread many times in my life. I enjoy the rhythm of kneading dough and the precision in measuring. I like to watch the yeast bubble in the warm water and then peek at my dough rising under a dish cloth. I’ve turned to quickbread when I don’t have the time for a traditional […]