This Sourdough Bolo do Caco, also known as Tile Bread, is a delightful twist on the traditional Madeiran bread. It is made with nutritious white sweet potatoes and incorporates a wholesome blend of rye flour and flax meal. This bread is distinctive not only for its ingredients but also for its cooking method: it is traditionally baked on a flat basalt stone slab called a ..read more

Discover our Sourdough Potato Flax Bread – a moist, fiber-rich loaf crafted with a unique blend of white whole wheat, mashed potatoes, potato water, and flax meal. This tasty bread can be enjoyed as a sandwich loaf, toasted, or spread with butter. Why use potato water and mashed potatoes in bread? Using potato water instead of plain water can improve the texture of breads. The ..read more

This Sourdough Whole Wheat Black Sesame Yudane Bread marries the ancient traditions of sourdough fermentation and the Japanese Yudane method with the robust nutrition of home-milled white whole wheat flour. The Yudane method, revered for its ability to soften bread laden with heavier grains and seeds, became the cornerstone of my experimental baking over the past few weeks. My journey began with the BBB Marbled ..read more

Marbled Black Sesame Shokupan (Yudane) Bread, made with an overnight yudane, utilizes a unique marbling technique and includes up to 60% whole wheat flour. Black Sesame Shokupan (Yudane) is the bake of the month for the Bread Baking Babes. February 16th marks our Sweet 16 Anniversary, and Kelly, of A Messy Kitchen, picked this lovely and soft multigrain loaf to celebrate. This Marbled Black Sesame ..read more

This Sourdough Sweet Potato Asiago Spelt Loaf is a versatile canvas that blends the rustic charm of sourdough with the unexpected delight of sweet potato and the savory depth of Asiago. The vibrant orange hue of sweet potatoes imparts a beautiful color to the loaf, making it not only a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes. I’ve always been captivated ..read more

This Sourdough Asiago Herb Fougasse, crafted with an overnight levain, incorporates a blend of all-purpose, spelt, and rye flours, and is generously infused with Asiago cheese and rosemary. Before baking, the flatbread is brushed with olive oil, and sprinkled with extra rosemary and Parmesan cheese, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and textures.     What is Fougasse? Fougasse is a traditional French bread, often ..read more

These Sourdough Herb Milk Bread Rolls, infused with herb oil, utilize an overnight levain, a milk roux (aka Tangzhong), and feature 40% freshly milled white whole wheat flour. What inspired me to make these savory herb milk bread rolls? My inspiration for these Herb Milk Bread Rolls came from the November 2023 issue of Food and Wine magazine. Their Herb Yeast Rolls, with sauteed herb ..read more

This Sourdough Japanese Salt Bread Shio Pan combines a milk roux (tangzhong) and sweet levain with 25% whole grain einkorn flour. Its soft, fluffy consistency and distinctly light texture make it a popular choice for breakfast or as a snack. Japanese Salt Bread Shio Pan is the bread of the month for the Bread Baking Babes. Karen, of Karen’s Kitchen Stories, our host kitchen this ..read more

This Mixed Grain Sourdough Fig and Walnut Loaf blends a medley of flours—ranging from all-purpose and whole wheat to rye—into a harmonious base. The loaf is then accentuated with oven-dried figs and toasted walnuts for a complex flavor profile. Orange zest and anise seeds add a touch of citrus aroma and subtle spice, rounding out this unique bread. The Amazing Fig Tree: A Testament to ..read more

Sigteboller, also known as Danish Salty Rye Rolls, are flavorful and slightly tangy bread rolls made with a blend of rye and all-purpose flour. The delightful combination of flavors and textures makes them a versatile addition to your table.   Enjoy these rolls with butter, cheese, cold cuts, or even smoked fish. Sigteboller has its roots in Denmark, a country with a rich culinary heritage that ..read more