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My 2024 Bread Baker's Gift Guide Well, it's finally here, my gift guide for 2024! I spend all year trying new baking equipment to make things easier and more consistent here at home, and only the items I truly love make it to this list. This year, there's a mix of smaller wares and a few bigger items, and any baker will surely welcome any of them. CHECK OUT THE GIFTS I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Maurizio Leo P.S. Gosh, I love English muffins (especially when you bake them...
New bread recipe & Thanksgiving baking plans! Well, it's finally here. Possibly my favorite holiday of the year, structured around family gatherings, great food, and more great food. What's there not to love? This year, I've been working hard on developing a new sourdough recipe to take the main stage at the dinner table. In years past, I'd often recommend baking a large miche for Thanksgiving, and this year it's no different. It really is the perfect bread for a large gathering. In this new...
That thin, thin-crust Why is the crust on my bread so thick? I get asked this often, and believe me, I struggled with this when I started baking, too. There are a few things we home bakers have to overcome while on the path to a thin, brittle crust: We don't have a professional oven with steaming capabilities We have to bake hot enough and for just the right amount of time We must ensure our dough is adequately proofed Playing with these variables can be daunting, especially if you're just...