Tag Archives: sourdough

Potato, Cheddar & Chives Bread

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Paul

Here we are at the 42nd recipe in The Bread Baker’s Assistant with only one more to go in the BBA Challenge. This is, I’m hoping, a good counterbalance to the previous White Bread that was a bit lackluster and … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Pumpernickel

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Paul

Here we are at bread No. 34 in The Bread Baker’s Apprentice, Sourdough Pumpernickel. The header image is the same as the prevous entry since it features both the lighter New York Deli and the Pumpernickel breads. These are what we … Continue reading →

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New York Deli Rye

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Paul

And here we are at the first of several Sourdough Rye breads in The Bread Baker’s Apprentice, bread number 31 of the BBA Challenge. This one seems intriguing as it’s not simply a rye bread, not even a rye and … Continue reading →

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BBAC No. 30: Basic Sourdough Bread

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Paul

First, an admission. I made and photographed this bread around Dec 10th but it’s now Jan 23rd so I’ve held off posting for well over a month. Why? A few reasons: Holiday season, other breads wanting to get made, getting … Continue reading →

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Why Discard Starter: A Mathematical View.

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Paul

You see this question pop up all the time in sourdough discussions: “Why do I have to discard? I hate the idea of throwing anything away. Can’t I just keep feeding the starter?” Although reducing the waste we produce as … Continue reading →

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