The Stretch and Fold, Coil Fold, and my favorite the "Wrap" is how we build structure during the bulk fermentation phase with sourdough bread. "Structure" is strengthening the gluten strands so they hold shape and are strong, but are elastic, too. Where traditional bread using commercial yeast use "kneading" - with sourdough we "build structure". ...
Recipes
Zucchini Applesauce Bread Recipe with Brown Sugar Oat Streusel
This Zucchini Applesauce Bread with Brown Sugar Oat Streusel is perfect for late summer baking. It starts to bring an early fall vibe with the warm cinnamon and apples. The greek yogurt (or sour cream) will ensure a lovely light moist texture. I put it in most of my quick bread recipes. The zucchini, applesauce,...
Zucchini Ribbon Flatbread Pizza Recipe - Fast & Easy
Zucchini ribbons are fantastic, in my opinion. So easy to do and they bring such a wonderful 'twist' to anything and everything where you'd normally use fresh zucchini. We love them piled lose and high on pizzas like this, or pasta, or grilled fish or chicken. Because they're sliced so thinly, the texture makes them...
Whipped Herb Ricotta Recipe with Garlic and Parmesan
Transforming store-bought ingredients is something I love to do. And we did it again with purchased flatbread. It's perfect for a quick pizza, and it's also incorporating the Whipped Herb Ricotta with Garlic and Parmesan. ZUCCHINI RIBBON FLATBREAD PIZZA More zucchini? You might also like FUDGY ZUCCHINI BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHUNKS. We buy much of...
Sourdough: How To Shape Round Boule For Great Oven Spring
If you're looking for how to shape a sourdough Boule, you've landed in the right place! A boule is simply a round loaf of bread. It's great for sharing in wedges or in rustic slices. I have a few different videos on this but wanted to post this one because of the warm temperature that...
Sourdough: How To Shape Batard For Great Oven Spring
If you're looking for how to shape a sourdough Batard for great oven spring, you've landed in the right place! A batard is simply an oblong loaf of bread. It's great for slicing for sandwiches and toast. You'll get several slices with the same shape and size. I have a few different videos on how...
The Best Zucchini Spice Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
This Zucchini Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting calls for all the warm and flavorful fall spices that I love using once August rolls around. Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove bring in that warm and cozy home-baked feeling. Plus, we get to use up some of that garden zucchini! Moisture is important and 3 full...
Fudgy Zucchini Brownies with Chocolate Chunks Recipe
These Fudgy Zucchini Brownies with Chocolate Chunks are easy to make and will feed a crowd. They have a great fudge factor without being too dense. And, they're chock full of grated zucchini. Who can argue with secretly packing brownies full of zucchini! One of the things I love about these brownies is the use...
Roasted Carrots with Sherry Vinaigrette Recipe
Garden roasted carrots are one of my favorite dishes of the season. It's a knockout recipe any time of the year, but especially in the fall and over the holidays. And, when they're paired with a beautiful sherry balsamic vinaigrette, it just takes it over the top. This vinaigrette is amazing with roasted veggies, any salad,...
Classic Blueberry Slab Pie Recipe with Challenger Breadware
This homemade Classic Blueberry Slab Pie hits the spot when blueberries are in season. It's perfect for summertime and at my house, it's requested every holiday season, as well. This is my go-to recipe because it's so easy and simple. Piled high with jumbo blueberries, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, and baked in my Flaky...
Perfectly Peachy Slab Pie Recipe
Perfectly Peachy Slab pie is my classic peach slab pie that is always on the menu once the Palisade peaches are ready to pick. In fact, I freeze several pounds of Palisades to make other peach desserts throughout the year. They're an incredible peach to eat out of hand and also bake with. They're grown...
Flaky All-Butter Pie Crust Recipe
This flaky all-butter pie crust is my go-to crust for all my sweet pies and many of my savory ones, as well. It's so simple with using a food processor to pull the dough together in less than 5 minutes. Then, once it's mixed it goes into the refrigerator to rest. This pie crust rolls...