If you’ve spent any time watching artisan bakers, you’ve probably seen someone rhythmically scooping dough upward with one hand while rotating the bowl with the other. I first encountered this …
Learn how the French bassinage technique helps develop stronger high-hydration dough, when it’s worth using, and why adding water later can sometimes produce better bread than adding it all at …
How to freeze heavy cream, or if you even can, is a question home cooks often ask after using only part of a carton for a recipe. Whether you needed a …
Cooking on a Blackstone griddle is different from cooking in a skillet or on a traditional grill. Instead of cooking over grates, you’re working on a large flat cooking surface …
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 …