In these uncertain times, we see many people resort to the comforting and gratifying art of baking. We have always been baking through good and bad times, but never have we felt the significance of it more than in the last weeks. We are lucky in many ways. Lucky in what we have and where we live and being able to bake our own bread… [Read More...]
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A fun & fast fougasse
For a while now, we have been having fun making the French fougasse. This bread and the crust to crumb ratio is just perfect to accompany all kinds of spreads, dips and soups. This is basically a straight yeast dough bread, but to add some more… [Read More...]
Favorite flatbreads: Sourdough pita
Simplicity is key for this recipe. I think flatbreads, from all over the world, be it naan, chapati, lavash, pita, or tunnbröd from the Nothern regions are mend to be everyday, unsophisticated and natural. They are old fashion fast food and that is why making them… [Read More...]
Our ‘ciabatta-focaccia’
Imagine making a dough that looks like pancake batter, but acts like silky bread dough. Imagine a bread moist and tender and velvety in your mouth.
We think making our focaccia with this ciabatta dough was one of the better baking ideas we had over… [Read More...]
Favorite flatbreads: Afghan snowshoe bread
Next to the shape, the most distinguishing element of this bread is the addition of the nigella. These seeds have a very distinctive flavor and smell. Some say these black seeds taste like a combination of … [Read More...]
Favorite Flatbreads: My Version of Soft Polar Bread
A few years ago I had braces (yes I was very late) and for over a year crusty baguettes weren’t compatible with me. I was more comfortable with soft foods and things I could drink with a straw. That year we visited Norway and I found this wonderful soft bread in a Coop supermarket, which at the time was like walhalla. It was called polarbröd and it turned out to be… [Read More...]
Making Ciappe : Italian Olive Oil Crackers with Rosemary
I used to buy ciappe and always liked them as a lovely way to cure a craving for something salty or when on the run. For some reason beyond my comprehension it did not sink in to make them myself. Which is strange because ‘what’s in it and can I make this myself’ is usually my first though when encountering… [Read More...]
Favorite Flatbreads: Indian Naan
Naans are traditionally cooked in a Tandoor or earthen oven. But making them yourself, using your own oven can also lead to very satisfying results. It’s so much fun seeing them puff up after you ‘trow’ them on a hot stone or wired rack. 5 minutes later and you are already enjoying your homemade flatbread! [Read More...]
Tomato & Basil Focaccia
We tend to use rather less than more salt in our breads. It is just not necessary because the bread is allowed to develop so much taste that too much salt would just spoil it. But there are exceptions, pizza for example benefits from a salty crust and so does this tomato and basil focaccia… [Read More...]
New Year in Norway
We were fortunate enough to spend the beginning of the New Year in beautiful Norway. It is great to experience a real winter around this time of the year. So we made the most of the snow and did all types of sledding, dog, horse drawn and several odd devices that get you downhill in […] [Read More...]
