I have shared before that before I began baking with Valerie (she truly taught me everything I know if the baking and pastry realm) I was terrified of batter, dough, bread, crust, and the like. COOKING was my thing – no chemistry involved, no measuring – just sense and feel. Well, over the years I’ve…
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What do you do when your bestie surprises you with a proofing bowl delivered to your front door? You bake bread, of course. Aromatic rosemary and sweet balsamic bread, in this case. I’m so spoiled. Rosemary Balsamic Artisanal Bread 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast 1 1/2 tsp. sugar 1…
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I’ve been baking again. Baking BREAD again. This time, the artisan in me allowed for a touch of lemon, a handful of rosemary, and a giant scoop of chopped figs to rise among the dough. It was great ~ especially slathered with some lemon honey butter! Lemon Rosemary Fig Artisanal Bread 1 1/4 cup warm…
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