Monthly Archives: November 2009

Potato Rosemary Bread, redux

If you ever want to make your house smell absolutely awesome, make this bread. Even during the dough building process, this was absolutely wonderful. While baking, it’s to die for. And that’s just the aroma. This is my second run … Continue reading

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How big is a cup?

How much does a cup of flour weigh? Here’s a question that seems to pop up on a fairly regular basis in the bread forums. Someone sees a recipe that requires 3.5 cups of flour, or one that looks for … Continue reading

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Pizza Napoletana

Pizza! A regular treat for most North Americans, whether by the slice at the authentic Italian place or delivered from the mega chain outlet. Peter Reinhart gives us, for bread number 25 in The Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge, his version … Continue reading

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