Day 306 – Borodinsky Bread

I've been excited about today for quite some time, as it meant I might finally be able to crack the sourdough game. I first made a woeful looking thing way back in May, and I've been periodically trying ever since to get a decent loaf. It's been so frustrating as I'm fairly good at making… Continue reading Day 306 – Borodinsky Bread

Day 167 – Baguettes

I'm back doing my favourite thing, making bread, and today I wanted to follow along with another Bread Ahead tutorial and make baguettes. I've made a lot of Italian bread, but rarely ventured into French bread, so why not start with one of the classics. The crusty French sticks are so soft and springy inside,… Continue reading Day 167 – Baguettes

Day 164 – Home schooling help

My sister was all ready to send her four-year-old back to pre-school this week, until she found out the day before that it was remaining closed, possibly until after the summer break. As with many families, the stress of having to provide some homeschooling (yes, even for pre-school) was taking its toll, so I thought… Continue reading Day 164 – Home schooling help

Day 150 – Babka and Challah

This is a really close contender for my favourite new thing so far. If you've been following for a while you know I love making bread, and you also might be aware that I'm a big fan of Bread Ahead Bakery – a London based bakery who have been offering daily tutorials on their Instagram… Continue reading Day 150 – Babka and Challah