Sourdough dough temperature is one of the more important control levers in bread making. While many home bakers pay close attention to their kitchen temperature, professional bakers measure the temperature of …
Stretch and fold vs. coil folds: What are they, and how do bakers know which method to use? Stretch and folds and coil folds are the two most common folding …
If you enjoy savory cocktails, this Absolut Tabasco Vodka Martini delivers bold pepper heat, tangy dill pickle flavor, and a classic martini finish in every sip. The combination of spicy …
Sourdough baking uses a variety of techniques to develop dough with different handling characteristics, flavors, and crumb structures. This post compares autolyse, fermentolyse, and saltolyse—three dough resting techniques that influence dough …
Learn how different sourdough mixing methods affect dough development, hydration, fermentation, and crumb structure. From autolyse and bassinage to slap and folds and no-knead techniques, here’s how experienced bakers choose …
Dough structure in sourdough baking is the internal framework of the bread. This framework allows sourdough bread to hold shape, trap gas, rise properly, and develop what we see as …
This Blackened Chicken Salad is loaded with smoky seasoned chicken, sweet corn, black beans, and crisp fresh vegetables tossed in a bright homemade honey lime dressing. It’s hearty enough for …
These 21 easy summer salad recipes are perfect for Memorial Day cookouts, backyard BBQs, family picnics, potlucks, and easy warm-weather dinners. This collection includes creamy pasta salads, fresh vegetable salads, …
Converting recipes for a Blackstone griddle will open your outdoor cooking repertoire considerably. You don’t need specialized recipes to cook on a flat top griddle, although we have a few …
Learn how to get an ear on sourdough bread with the right scoring, shaping, and fermentation—and when an ear actually matters. If your sourdough isn’t opening with that dramatic raised …
Does your sourdough look beautiful coming out of the oven—but the crust turns soft, feels too thick, chewy or never crackles? Learn how to get crispy sourdough crust in this …
Learning how to control sourdough crumb is a major step forward for any baker. If your bread feels unpredictable—sometimes open, sometimes dense, or sometimes a frustrating mix of both—this guide …
Learning how to shape sourdough bread is one of the fastest ways to improve your results as a home baker. If your loaves are spreading, baking flat, or your scoring …