Fermented Food Adventures & Recipes
Today I’m going to share a recipe that is, well, let’s just say, less healthy and nutritious than what I normally post, lol. I’ve always been the cook in our house, so whenever my wife wanted cinnamon toast, I was the one making it. Her parents made it for her […]
I’ve baked a lot of rye breads over the years… if you look through the many rye recipes I’ve put on the blog, I’ve got classic Jewish rye, pumpkin pumpernickel, coffee-infused rye (today’s recipe also uses coffee!), Marmite-infused rye… even one with stout beer, cheddar cheese, and caramelized onion! So, […]
(A text-only, ad-free printable version of this recipe is available at the bottom of the page; just scroll down) Sourdough potato bread is one of those rare loaves that feels both rustic and indulgent. Bakers have added potato to bread dough for generations because the natural starches lock in moisture, […]
This hearty and nutritious Pumpkin-Nickel bread is a creative twist on traditional pumpernickel (which technically is made with a type of German rye flour that is used either exclusively, or in greater proportion than bread flour). My awesome dad pun “Pumpkin-Nickel” was inspired by my son’s ingenious idea to infuse […]
Creating a rustic boule with that classic open crumb might seem like the exclusive domain of sourdough starters, but it’s actually more about the dough handling technique than the ingredients. With the right method, you can achieve a lovely artisan-style bread using instant yeast. This recipe showcases the power of […]
Discover the incredible depth of flavor in this unique Sourdough Rye Bread Boule! This loaf is a savory masterpiece, thanks to the rich complexity of stout beer and the delightful combination of caramelized onions and sharp cheddar. The result is a crazy rich flavored umami delight. It had a familiar […]
This Rosemary Olive Oil Sourdough Loaf is a delightful fusion of fragrant rosemary and rich olive oil, resulting in a crusty bread with a tender, aromatic crumb. Perfect for sandwiches, toasts, or just enjoying with a pat of butter, this loaf brings a touch of Mediterranean flair to your kitchen. […]
Although I’ve been at the sourdough game for a while, I only started making challah last year with my son and it has been such a fun journey. (Challah is braided egg bread, popular through much of Eastern Europe and celebrated by Jews who popularized it in the US and […]
This is my typical sourdough rye bread recipe and process. This recipe is for a boule (“ball” in French), which I love cutting into. Rye bread, like almost any bread, can be made with sourdough starter rather than a typical commercial yeast. You can make your own sourdough starter by […]
This recipe makes use of fermented pickle brine and caraway seeds to give you a classic Eastern European rye bread flavor without the need for sourdough starter. (If you want to make my classic sourdough rye bread recipe, check out my recipe here.) This bread has a wonderful consistency, including […]