Bread making in 6 steps
If bread making is new to you, it may be helpful to get a bird’s eye view of the process before you start working with different recipes. There are six basic stages: Mixing: mix flour with yeast, add...
View ArticleHow to make Tresse bread – using a standard sweet dough recipe
As I write, I am nibbling on some of the Tresse bread I made in class today (with butter and honey and a cup of tea). It turned out beautifully! See ‘how to make standard sweet dough for bread’ for...
View ArticleStollen Bread
Stollen is a most satisfying Christmas bread made of sweet dough, marzipan and mixed fruit and nuts. It makes a fabulous Christmas gift. The bread will last for a good few months if wrapped in a...
View ArticleHow to make baguettes – using an easy white dough recipe
Ohhhhhh, baguettes… a reminder of the simple life… with the best French wine and cheese, of course! If you’re new to baking bread, please do refer to my comprehensive explanation (step by step with...
View ArticleOn making Bread (and how to knead and shape it Richard Bertinet’s way)
I love everything about bread! It’s why I’m mad about France. It’s why I’m glad I did the Patisserie course. It’s why I enjoy sharing the how to’s with others. Like my dad: The thing is, learning...
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