I’ve had some requests for sourdough lately.A few of them – well, maybe more than a few.So, I gathered up my gumption (not really, just my ancient starter and yeast), and went to town. This time, though, I actually rolled out long ropes after the first rise and braided the dough with Campanilla Queso (Spanish…
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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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Yes, I’ve been baking bread AGAIN. I just can’t stop. It’s just like pie and cake – I simply adore it. I love the process…the waiting…the meditation…the aroma…and of course, the taste. My very favorite part of baking bread, though, is the gifting of the treasure to those near and dear to my heart. This…
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Not too sweet and definitely not too savory. Here we go pleasing Goldilocks again with this artisanal version of a traditional chocolate chip walnut banana bread. Go for it! Banana Chocolate Chip Walnut Artisanal Bread 1 cup warm water 2 Tbs. raw sugar 1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast 3 2/3 cup all purpose flour…
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Brian loves buffalo chicken anything. He loves it! He’s actually a pro – or the pro – when it comes to the preparation. He has the specific ingredient list, proportions, etc. down pat. He cooked it for me once while we were dating, as a generous gift. I, of course, was truly touched ~ …but…
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I’ve been traveling a lot lately. And, not that traveling isn’t in itself indulgent, one of my very favorite “indulgences” to which to treat myself while in the midst of strange hotel surroundings, is to cozy up in bed (under the warm covers, of course), delight in a giant snack, and fall asleep watching cable…
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