A good slice of sourdough bread is the perfect canvas for flavourful toppings. Although a smear of butter with some flaky salt is a great way to eat sourdough bread, sometimes you may want something more. Here are 4 easy, delicious and savoury topping ideas for sourdough bread. Each one these combos are unique and …
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Chocolate chip cookies are probably my favourite sweet treat to make. But, they used to be the bane of my existence. I could never get my cookies to flatten out while still being chewy. After a lot of trial and error (and research), these discard sourdough chocolate chip cookies finally have it all. They are …
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What is a sourdough ear? A sourdough ear is that raised piece along the score line on the top of a sourdough loaf. It’s where the dough splits open as it rises up in the oven. A lot of bakers try to achieve this in their loafs for two reasons. One, it’s to give their …
Naan flatbread are a super versatile thing to have on hand. They are great for making wraps, dipping in dips, making pizza flatbreads or serving on a cheeseboard. Especially in the summer months, they are perfect for weekend barbecues or picnics. I love this sourdough discard naan flatbread recipe because they are a little thicker …
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When you are first starting with sourdough baking, you may not have any pieces of sourdough baking supplies. You can use things you already have to take on the role of any specialized piece of equipment. If you are only starting out or experimenting with sourdough, there really isn’t any need to invest in a …
Have you left your bread in the the fridge for so long that it has basically turned into a crouton? This often happens to me, especially the ends of my bread. That little rounded bit at the end always seems to get left behind. It’s too thick to fit in the toaster and too small …
The Tangzhong method is one of my favourite bread making techniques. It creates a bread that is so soft and pillowy. The Tangzhong method basically involves making a roux of flour and water, which gets mixed into the dough. A classic bread recipe that uses this method is a milk bread. Milk breads have this …
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In short, no, you don’t need a stand mixer to make good sourdough bread. If you’ve read my post about sourdough baking equipment, you’ll probably already know how I feel about this. You don’t really need any type of specialized bread making equipment to make good bread. The role of a stand mixer is to …
Fruit pies are a great way to show off some tasty fruit. It’s strawberry season here in Ontario and I have been taking advantage of it. What better way to use fresh fruit (other than eating it of course) than to make a pie. To make a good pie, all you need is some fruit, …
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You know that super soft, pillowy bread you can get from an asian bakery? A lot of those breads are made using a Japanese bread making technique called the Tangzhong method. Tangzhong is really popular in Asian style baking, and for good reason. It creates super soft bread that stays soft. This technique involves cooking …