The Baker's Blog
The Baker's Blog is about anything and everything that affects the world of baking. From expert baking techniques to macro economics - nothing is ruled out.
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| Some technical thoughts on why getting the water right can be the key to unlocking your perfect loaf Read more |
| A look at how the crusty loaf has courted favour in different forms and in different places. Read more |
| Our recent articles and recipes on easy ways to product great bread have had a great response - see what people have made of it. Read more |
| As a recent convert from vegetarianism to veganism Jane Hughes is learning she will need nerves of steel to resolve the question ‘to be or not to be a vegan?’ Read more |
| Homage to the seminal "Tassajara bread book"which is one of the original works on artisanal bread-making. Read more |
| Ancient bread just waiting to be rediscovered. Read more |
| Also known as gruel...do we need to talk about porridge? indeed. Read more |
| Salt is the new enemy and being reduced in commercial breads. this is a discussion piece about the role of salt in bread-making and health. Read more |
| Chestnut flour...what is it and how to use this ancient and delicious local wholefood. Read more |
| New but old kid back on the block...why you should think about using organic yeast. Read more |
| Buns are a British institution....how to make old -style Bath buns. Read more |
| what is pumpernickle? how to make it. Read more |
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| The important function of resting a dough when making bread explained. Read more |
| A history and discovery of soda breads. Read more |
| The role of steam in baking on a household and commercial level with historical information. Read more |