By Jeanne, on December 27th, 2011
Our Daring Bakers Host for December 2011 was Jessica of My Recipe Project and she showed us how fun it is to create Sour Dough bread in our own kitchens! She provided us with Sour Dough recipes from Bread Matters by AndrewWhitley as well as delicious recipes to use our Sour Dough bread in from Tonia George’s Things on Toast and Canteen’s Great British Food!
I’ve been on a roll (pun intended) with sourdough lately, having been inspired by the daring bakers to dig my sourdough starter out of the fridge and restore it to its usual happy, bubbling state. This French country loaf is full of nutty whole wheat flavor with a definitive tang, and it just may contain enough bread to feed an entire country! It was close to 14 inches in diameter and just barely fit on my baking stone. This is a loaf that’s just perfect for sharing, and it gets even better when covered with cheese.
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By Jeanne, on December 26th, 2011
 Shot with a Polaroid Spectra camera and Impossible Project PZ 600 Silver Shade film My favorite sourdough recipe, without the garlic this time, shaped into a holiday wreath. Wishing you and yours a happy holiday and a joyous new year!
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By Jeanne, on October 27th, 2011
The Daring Baker’s October 2011 challenge was Povitica, hosted by Jenni of The Gingered Whisk. Povitica is a traditional Eastern European Dessert Bread that is as lovely to look at as it is to eat!
There’s always something special about bread with a spiral inside. Its unassuming exterior renders it almost indistinguishable from any other loaf of bread. But far from being just any other loaf of bread, it has something special to offer. Perhaps it’s a savory, herby filling that, when surrounded by dense bread, could just about pass itself off as an entire meal. Or that classic cinnamon swirl that so many of us loved as a child. Or just maybe, an autumn treat filled with spiced pumpkin butter. No matter your filling of choice, this Povitica recipe will have you racking your brain for new flavor combinations to pair with the slightly sweet, dreamy dough.
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By Jeanne, on October 16th, 2011
It’s impossible to deny that things are crazy in our world right now. People are without jobs, homes, paychecks, and food. We are ever more attached to our jobs, computers, and phones; but disconnected from our families and neighbors. It is more important than ever for us to strengthen our local communities and take care of each other. Of course, none of us can effect major change on our own, but together we can build momentum to create a healthier society. World Bread Day and World Food Day seek to heighten awareness of global food issues and the struggle to provide secure food systems for the most vulnerable citizens of our planet. The bread that emerges from hundreds of food bloggers’ ovens today may not feed the world, but hopefully it inspires us and our readers to take a larger action for good.
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By Jeanne, on July 11th, 2011
Creativity and innovation are the spice of life, but what good are new recipes if you can’t enjoy them again and again? A lunch invitation from my new friend Annie inspired me to dig up some of my old favorites and revive the sourdough starter that sat way in the back of my fridge, looking neglected and moldy. I’ve been craving the sweet, fluffy texture of Anadama Bread. One loaf for me and one loaf for Annie.
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By Jeanne, on April 1st, 2011
By Jeanne, on March 27th, 2011
The March 2011 Daring Baker’s Challenge was hosted by Ria of Ria’s Collection and Jamie of Life’s a Feast. Ria and Jamie challenged The Daring Bakers to bake a yeasted Meringue Coffee Cake.
This is no ordinary coffee cake. Or rather, tea cake in my case. Soft, sweet dough with plenty of oven spring envelops a dreamy citrus and meringue filling. The meringue is so subtle that you can hardly detect its presence. Perhaps it’s meant to be the baker’s secret for a fluffy and just perfectly moist cake interior.
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By Jeanne, on December 27th, 2010
The 2010 December Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Penny of Sweet Sadie’s Baking. She chose to challenge Daring Bakers’ to make Stollen. She adapted a friend’s family recipe and combined it with information from friends, techniques from Peter Reinhart’s book………and Martha Stewart’s demonstration.
Welcome to the Daring Bakers challenge, Monochrome Monday edition! Capturing the challenge on black and white film was a bit daunting at first but I am pleased to present the results of this month’s challenge in the context of my weekly photography project.
Developing film is not that much different from baking. The ingredients must be carefully measured, then mixed in the correct proportions. The mixture goes into a tank with the roll of film. Developing time is dependent on temperature, among other factors. And if the film is left in the tank for too long, it will be ruined! Much like a loaf of bread.
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By Jeanne, on November 18th, 2010
Thanksgiving is already upon us. The air has taken on the crisp, cool flavor of autumn. As the weather changes, so does my baking and my daily routine. I spend more time curled up with my cat, reading a book in the light of a sunny window. I seek out recipes that take advantage of fall fruits, filling the house with warmth and spicy aromas. Apples and cranberries fill empty space on my counter and work their way into bread and desserts. This quick bread is just as perfect for a Thanksgiving table as it is for breakfast on a crisp autumn morning.
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By Jeanne, on October 16th, 2010
Exactly one year ago I started my blogging adventure. I’ve baked many a tasty loaf of bread over the last 525,600 minutes, but lately I’ve been in a bread rut. When I achieved roasted garlic sourdough perfection, I became rather uninterested in baking anything else. I baked hundreds of garlic sourdough loaves and shared just as many as I consumed. I am thrilled to have discovered a consistent recipe that produces a tangy bread each time. But nobody should get stuck in a rut (even if it is a tangy, garlicky one), so for World Bread Day 2010 I have left my bread comfort zone to bake sourdough focaccia.
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