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
Make Baba’s Cabbage Rolls!
Traditions in Eastern European families include cabbage rolls, "Golubtsi", made in a unique way that Baba (grandmother) used to make. This is peasant food since the ingredients are quite inexpensive; however, they are labour intensive to make. As a result, they are often reserved … [Read more...] about Make Baba’s Cabbage Rolls!
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
Servants Hall Oatmeal
The servants of grand houses needed a hearty breakfast for the long hours ahead of them. Many of us enjoy hot cereals for breakfast and many more should, particularly in the cold winter months. Our busy schedules has resulted in our reliance in fast and convenient foods. Food … [Read more...] about Servants Hall Oatmeal