Monthly Archives: January 2009

Step aside, Zorro!! A new slashing tool just got added!

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Paul

I’d been trying to “make do” for a while with whatever seemed like an acceptable tool for slashing the dough loaves and using a small, very sharp but flat-bladed paring knife acceptable, though not exactly great.  I knew that a … Continue reading →

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The Waste Conundrum

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Paul

On bread discussion boards where people talk about their sourdough starters, invariably you will see posts written by people who are concerned about the amount of flour or old starter they end up tossing away, especially during the creating-the-starter phase. … Continue reading →

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Spicy Squash Soup

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Paul

Since man cannot live by bread alone (unfortunately), I though I’d add a recipe for an incredibly tasty soup so that you’d have a good reason to have MORE bread. This recipe specifically lists butternut squash, ergo it’s name, “Spicy … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Bagels Recipe

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Paul

Now that I’ve made Mike Avery’s Sourdough Bagels a few times over, (below is my slightly modified version of that recipe) I’m very happy with the results. The bagels are coming out nice and golden with a dense and slightly chewy … Continue reading →

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A Cautionary Tale

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Paul

It happens. You’re going along, baking your bread and you just know something is amiss but you keep going because it’s not really feasible to halt the process when everything’s in progress, the oven’s on, the water’s boiling, the bread’s … Continue reading →

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