If your bread making experiments have been OK, but not great, it might be because you are using all-purpose flour. Bread flour has more protein than all-purpose which produces more gluten. More gluten results in a chewier bread which will rise more, trapping those desirable air … [Read more...] about Make your Own Bread Flour
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Irish Soda Bread: A Humble Staple with a Rich History
With only four ingredients, this traditional bread is easy to make at any time of the year. The history of Irish soda bread is a story of resilience, ingenuity, and the enduring spirit of a nation that has weathered countless storms. This humble loaf, with its distinctive … [Read more...] about Irish Soda Bread: A Humble Staple with a Rich History
The Best Keto Bread
When I switched to keto three years ago I set up to test recipes which I could make myself. I was successful in creating or adapting a number of keto dishes, bread was another matter. I still wanted to enjoy toast with Lord D in the morning. Recipes made either really tiny … [Read more...] about The Best Keto Bread
Marvelous Makeover Turkey or Chicken Rolls
This quick recipe is a great use for chicken or turkey leftovers during the holidays. The pastry dough is wonderfully soft. Marvelous Makeover Chicken Rolls This quick recipe is a great use for leftover chicken or turkey over the holidays. The pastry dough is … [Read more...] about Marvelous Makeover Turkey or Chicken Rolls
The Best Beef Rolls
This recipe has been a staple in our family for as long as I can remember and not much different from recipes of the era. Growing up with an estate which raised cattle, we often enjoyed roast dinners. This recipe is a great use for left overs, which Mrs. Patmore might very well … [Read more...] about The Best Beef Rolls
