Black Garlic Cracked Pepper Bread

“If a raisin wanted to be garlic, that’s black garlic.” Black garlic is a type of aged garlic whose browning is attributable to Maillard Reaction rather than caramelization. First used as a food ingredient in Asian cuisine, it is made by heating whole bulbs of garlic (Allium sativum) over the course of several weeks, a process that results in black cloves. The taste is…

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Green Olive Blue Cheese Artisan Bread

“I really like to bake bread,” I told her.“You do? Really? I love bread!!! I used to work at an Italian deli and they made the BEST homemade bread. It had olives in it. It was so good. I loved it!” “Oh, so you like olives?”“Yes, I love them.”“Do you like GREEN olives?”“Yes.”“Do you like…

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Cranberry Caraway Rye Wreath

Homemade bread for the holidays is a must – particularly when it takes the shape of a Christmas wreath! The subtle sweetness of dried cranberries, the savory goodness and aromatic essence of toasted caraway seeds, and a hint of rough rye make this bread not only beautiful, but totally delicious! Cranberry Caraway Rye Wreath 1…

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Ginger Lime Artisan Bread & Jalapeño Honey Butter

Yes, I’m still rather obsessed with the concept of rustic, artisan bread. Baking the bread, and serving it fresh, warm out of the oven, slathered in melty golden butter is one of my very favorite things to do these days. I can’t get enough of it. Don’t you wish you were a neighbor or a…

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