Monthly Archives: May 2009

Brioche: a quasi-fail (#bba)

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Paul

Sometimes you think you’re doing the right thing but it turns out you’re not. This was one of those times. Although, in reality, it’s a small problem and nothing that can’t be resolved by EATING THE EVIDENCE. Still, it would … Continue reading →

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#BBA Challenge No. 3: Bagels, redux

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Paul

Here we go, The Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge #3: Reinhart’s Bagels. Since I’ve got a pattern going so far, let’s keep at it: Step-By-Step snaps of the whole process. And I’ll try to keep this going until, well, until I … Continue reading →

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Artos: #BBA Challenge Bread No. 2

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Paul

Recipe number two in the The Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge series is “Artos: Greek Celebration Breads“. In the preamble, Peter Reinhart tells how this is a holiday and festival bread that cover multiple variations. The basic recipe is easily turned into “Christpsomos”, … Continue reading →

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Anadama Two Two – #BBA

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Paul

Since the first loaf in The Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge, blogged recently, was such a success, I decided that I’d give the recipe another go and this time keep track of the process with step-by-step pics. It again proved to be … Continue reading →

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#BBA Challenge: basic schedule

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Paul

For those interested in following along with the rough dates for each bread bake in The Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge, here’s a table of the breads and their approximate due dates. This doesn’t account for time off for holidays and … Continue reading →

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