
Sourdough Brandon
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Hello, I'm Brandon. I am a home baker living in the hills of rural Massachusetts. I hope to bring my passion for baking to you with detailed recipes and delicious ingredients. Articles cover Sourdough Bread & Dessert Recipes.
Sourdough Brandon
2d ago
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What makes this sourdough bagel recipe unique?
1. Make the Levain
2. Mix the Bagel Dough
3. Bulk Fermentation
4. Overnight Proof
5. Shape
6. Final Proof
7. Boil the Bagels and Toppings
8. Bake
Can I double this recipe?
Why are my sourdough bagels flat?
Can I use sourdough discard to make sourdough bagels?
Are these sourdough bagels vegan?
Are these New York-style or Montreal-style bagels?
What can I substitute for barley malt syrup in bagels?
Why do my bagels have wrinkles?
With a chewy crust, a dense, yet soft interior, and the added flavor from a long fermentation ..read more
Sourdough Brandon
2w ago
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What are Shortcakes and how are they different than Scones and Biscuits?
Tools Needed for Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes:
Ingredients Needed for Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes:
Sourdough Shortcakes
Macerated Strawberries
Homemade Whipped Cream
How to Make Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes:
1. Mix the Dry Ingredients
2. Add the Butter
3. Pour in the Wet Ingredients
4. Fold and Cut the Shortcakes
5. Freeze
6. Topping and Bake
7. Macerate the Strawberries
8. Make the Homemade Whipped Cream
9. Assembly
How to Store Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes:
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Sourdough Brandon
1M ago
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What is Pan de Cristal?
Baker’s Percentage Table
Sample Schedule:
Tools Needed:
Ingredients Needed:
How to Make Sourdough Pan de Cristal (Glass Bread)
1. Make the Levain
2. Mix the Dough
3. Bulk Fermentation
Stretch & Folds
Coil Folds
4. Shape & Divide
Shape
Divide
5. Final Proof
6. Bake
How to Store:
How to Serve:
Sourdough Pan de Cristal FAQs:
Can I double this recipe?
What's the difference between Pan de Cristal and ciabatta?
Can I use sourdough discard to make Pan de Cristal?
Sourdough Pan de Cristal (Glass Bread)
Other Recipes You Might Like ..read more
Sourdough Brandon
2M ago
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What is Focaccia?
Baker’s Percentage Table
Tools Needed for Spelt Sourdough Focaccia:
Ingredients Needed for Spelt Sourdough Focaccia:
Focaccia Topping Ideas
How to Make Spelt Sourdough Focaccia
1. Build the Levain
2. Mix the Focaccia Dough
3. Bulk Fermentation and Folds
4. Overnight Proof
5. Final Proof
6. Topping and Bake
How to Store Sourdough Focaccia:
How to Serve Sourdough Focaccia:
Spelt Sourdough Focaccia FAQs:
Can I double this recipe?
Can I use this focaccia dough for focaccia pizza?
Why is my sourdough focaccia dense?
Can I use over proofed bread dou ..read more
Sourdough Brandon
2M ago
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What is Babka?
Baker’s Percentage Table
Tools Needed for Sourdough Babka:
Ingredients Needed for Sourdough Babka:
How to Make Sourdough Babka with Any Jam
1. Build the Levain
2. Mix the Brioche Dough
3. Bulk Fermentation
4. Overnight Proof
5. Fill with Jam, Shape, and Braid
6. Final Proof
7. Bake
8. Brush with Simple Syrup
How to Store:
How to Serve:
Tips for Making the Best Sourdough Babka:
Sourdough Babka FAQs:
Can I double this recipe?
What fillings work best for this babka?
Is babka a bread or cake?
Should babka be refrigerated?
What is the difference between ..read more
Sourdough Brandon
3M ago
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What are Madeleines?
Tips for Making the Best Madeleines
Tools Needed for Sourdough Madeleines:
Ingredients Needed for Sourdough Madeleines:
How to Make Sourdough Matcha Madeleines:
1. Mix Dry Ingredients
2. Whisk Wet Ingredients
3. Make the Batter
4. Chill the Batter
5. Bake
6. Optional Matcha White Chocolate Dip
How to Store:
Sourdough Matcha Madeleines FAQs:
How do you get the madeleine hump?
What does matcha powder taste like?
Can I use milk chocolate instead of white chocolate for the dip?
Sourdough Matcha Madeleines
Other Recipes You Might Like:
It’s h ..read more
Sourdough Brandon
3M ago
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What are Sourdough Ears?
Why are they called sourdough ears?
What does an ear on sourdough mean?
How to Get a Sourdough Ear
1. A Healthy Sourdough Starter
2. Proper Bulk Fermentation
3. Surface Tension in Shaping
Sourdough Shaping Tips
4. Scoring
Scoring Tips
5. Oven Spring & Steam
Steam & Oven Spring Tips
Sourdough Ear Troubleshooting and FAQs
My sourdough ear is too big. What can I do?
Why do I get good oven spring but no ear?
Why does my sourdough ear fuse together?
Conclusion
What Questions or Comments do you have about Sourdough Ears?
Other Sou ..read more
Sourdough Brandon
3M ago
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What are Preserved Lemons?
How to Make Preserved Lemons
How to Store Preserved Lemons
How to Eat Preserved Lemons
Baker’s Percentage Chart
Tools Needed
Ingredients Needed
How to Make Preserved Lemon & Rosemary Sourdough Bread
1. Make the Levain:
2. Autolyse:
3. Add Levain:
4. Mix:
5. Bulk Fermentation:
6. Shape:
7. Overnight Proof:
8. Score & Bake:
How to Store:
FAQs:
Can I use another herb than rosemary?
Can I use dried rosemary?
How much rosemary should you add to sourdough?
Can I add other inclusions to this loaf?
What to eat with rosemary sourdough bre ..read more
Sourdough Brandon
4M ago
Even if you’ve never been to New Orleans to experience Mardi Gras, you have to try these sourdough beignets to get a taste of what all the fuss is about!
These sourdough beignets are poofy, pillowy, and fried for a delicious treat. They’re similar to donuts in flavor, but even easier to make because beignets only require one proof.
Top the hot beignets with a generous dusting of powdered sugar and you’ve got a delicious Mardi Gras classic that goes well with coffee or a chocolate dipping sauce.
Learn how to make these sourdough beignets below with my detailed recipe guide that walks you thr ..read more
Sourdough Brandon
4M ago
These double chocolate raspberry sourdough biscotti are so easy to make and make a great gift or treat for the chocolate lover in your life.
I developed this sourdough discard biscotti recipe with Valentine’s Day in mind, thinking of a classic gift combo like strawberries or fruit dipped in chocolate.
And while I would prefer tart raspberries over strawberries, you can’t really dip soft raspberries in chocolate without them falling apart. Hence, the idea of using freeze-dried raspberries in a cookie that you can dip into your favorite warm drink!
While the biscotti is decadent using both coc ..read more