We all strive for that perfect-looking loaf of bread - it’s light, it’s fluffy, and it’s golden. A fair amount of love and work goes into a great loaf of bread. So when we get less than optimal...
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Why Do my Bagels Sink in the Pot and How to Make them Float?
What makes a bagel a bagel? The first, and likely most obvious aspect is its shape - round and with a hole. The next is its texture, glistening tough exterior followed by a chewy interior. Boiling...
Fresh, homemade bagels are a tasty treat, regardless of how they end up looking. If, however, you want a great-tasting bagel and you want it to look legit, then honing your bagel skills and...
Ultimately we are all looking for a loaf of bread that is baked to perfection, right? When you really get into making and baking bread, the temperature is everything. From the water temperature to...
At What Stage of the Baking Should you Add the Add-Ins to Your Bread Dough?
So, you’ve mastered baking bread, or maybe you haven’t. Either way, you’re feeling adventurous and want to add a little je ne sais quois to up your bread game. Should you, can you just toss in...
What is the Difference Between a Sourdough “Mother” (the Starter) and “Levain”?
It's certainly been said before, but making sourdough really can be likened to taking care of a baby. Obviously, it's not quite the same, but there’s a lot of time, care, maintenance, and feeding...