I was very intrigued when I saw the baguette recipe posted at the fresh loaf. Several tries and tweakings further, with lots of sharing and baguette debating with Akiko, I can say from the heart that this recipe lives up to it’s expectations… [Read More...]
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Our favorite whole wheat levain loaf
Do you need a bit of encouragement to start making a super healthy whole wheat loaf? Awful childhood memories like me of stale and even rancid bread? Get out and buy the best fresh! organic whole wheat you can find and give this loaf a chance! It is nothing like your memories, it is about … [Read More...]
Baguette boules: The BB recipe
For people who, for various reasons, cannot or will not make baguettes, this bread is a great alternative! And you do not need a mixer. The end result is great, the crumb is moist, lovely and sweet like the baguette, but the shape allows you to have a nice sandwich… [Read More...]
Our other french baguette recipe
This method is easier, the recipe has less steps, the dough is less wet than our 80% hydration baguette recipe, and yet this one also yields wonderful baguettes. If you were to … [Read More...]
A ‘Fluitje’ with Spelt
‘Fluitje’ is a Dutch word meaning little whistle. My dad is to blame for us calling this loaf a fluitje. So it is really a tribute to him and his tendency to ‘brand’ a concoctions that is new or different to him with a name of his own invention. But he isn’t the only one. Our pain rustique is also called ‘Marieke bread’ by several people, it’s just easier for them I guess, although it’s not very fair to Ed who is usually doing most of the pain rustique making and… [Read More...]
