I took a week off. I wish I could say it was because I was gearing up for something mind-blowing this week, but it wasn’t. I just lacked the organisation needed to fit bread making into a busy schedule, even though I’d already ear-marked these as my next target, and even though these are decidedly … Continue reading Task 22: Crumpets
Yes, I’ve cheated again. Lavoush is a fancy cracker to accompany cheese and dips and it does not require so much as a whiff of yeast to create. It doesn’t require much time either and it offers you the dual challenge/opportunity to really express yourself with toppings. Is it the perfect bread to make when … Continue reading Task 21: Lavoush
This one is my favourite. It didn’t leave me truly shocked at the beauty and impressiveness of my own creation, like the Doughnuts. It didn’t taste so divine I actually HAD to share it with my colleagues, like the Raisin Toast. And it wasn’t an endurance event like the Sourdough. Instead it was a slice … Continue reading Task 20: Crusty Bread Rolls (with bonus Garlic Bread Variation!)
One of the main questions that I get asked about the blog is whether it feels like a chore. Not “how do you get such great photos?” or “why are you so funny?” or anything else vaguely flattering. I’ve previously explained that while I do feel a sense of oblogation* it’s generally one of those … Continue reading Task 19: Cheesy Pesto Pull-Apart Bread
Growing up my mother did the bulk of the cooking. My father’s efforts can be summarised as follows: Sunday waffles, Thursday frozen curries, weekend BBQs (meat only, BYO sides) and a year long love affair with making bagels. Bagels have been on my blog hit list for a while, and I thought that this weekend was … Continue reading Task 18: Bagels
And also cheesy-mite scrolls. I went for the double down this week because we had people over for the classic afternoon tea combination of a focus group followed by a royal wedding viewing. What do you serve guests who are going to first share their thoughts on behavioural archetypes and then critique wedding arrangements at … Continue reading Task 17: Sticky Pecan Buns
The real blog is back! After three fabulous weeks pretending that I am a travel writer and not a middling home baker it is time to return to bread-making reality. Before I launch into this week’s masterpiece – raisin toast – I need to provide a few updates. On the subject of Pides. During my … Continue reading Task 16: Raisin Toast
