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The first time I tried Japanese Milk Bread was at Spek and Bone when we went to eat there last year. I knew that the soft texture would be ideal for lobster rolls so on a warm Friday afternoon I set about making this bread. It was perfect even if I cut the slices a … Continue reading Japanese Milk Bread | Hokkaido Milk Bread
Not being able to travel, I have to create things in my kitchen to take us places. This sun dried tomato bread has the flavours of Morocco. This country is going to remain on my bucket list until we can eventually get there. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sun Dried Tomato Bread … Continue reading Sun Dried Tomato Bread | Moroccan Bread
In our house, bread is always a winner. It is the weekend treat we all look forward to, and a loaf sometimes does not last us a day. This sandwich bread is perfect for weekday lunch boxes, or weekend breakfasts. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sandwich Bread ♥ On Easter Sunday Hannah … Continue reading Sandwich Bread | Overnight Proving
I made a batch of scones that did not use up the entire bottle of buttermilk that I had used for the recipe. Because I don't like waste, I decided to use the leftovers to make these buttermilk flatbreads. I used my griddle pan to get nice lines on them, but you can use a … Continue reading Buttermilk Flatbreads
After making this Pumpkin Seed Bread I hibernated my sourdough starter. I prefer to use it when I have time to dedicate to making artisan bread. Skip ahead to the recipe for Pumpkin Seed Bread We often describe people we know as friends. Some might be colleagues, and others acquaintances. And in today's global environment, … Continue reading Pumpkin Seed Bread
I don't always have time on my hands to make sourdough using traditional methods. And when this happens, I turn to my bread maker. This sourdough wholemeal bread maker loaf turned out quite well. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Wholemeal Bread Maker Loaf ♥ I am going to digress from my … Continue reading Sourdough Wholemeal Bread Maker Loaf
To me, the perfect sourdough hotdog rolls are soft inside with a firm, but not crunchy exterior. This recipe fits the bill perfectly and all you have to do is decide what toppings you want with your sausage. For me it is sauerkraut and mustard, just like I had in New York. Skip ahead to … Continue reading Sourdough Hotdog Rolls
The traditional Polish Jewish bialy is a small roll which is 15cm in diameter. It has the same chewy texture as a bagel but it is not boiled before baking. Instead, a depression is made in the centre and filled with onions. I decided to make mine with pindjur, to add a sweet taste to … Continue reading Bialy | Bialystoker Kuchen
These cheesy brioche rolls make for the ideal brunch or lunch time treat. The recipe has been adapted from the one Chef Graeme introduced to Angama Mara. Skip ahead to the recipe for Cheesy Brioche Rolls I am not one for browsing around a shopping mall too often. It is something that I will do … Continue reading Cheesy Brioche Rolls
Using a recipe from The Clever Carrot I made these sourdough bagels. They have the perfect texture and mouthfeel. The most important two factors to me when eating bagels. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Bagels ♥ I am not a fan of the hard sell, especially when it comes to health … Continue reading Sourdough Bagels | Overnight Recipe
We have a few bread addicts in our family and so bread making is usually a weekly ritual. I often make the same loaves over and over again. But every now and then it is worth changing it up. Lavroche can be served as a pre-dinner snack; to go with drinks; or enjoyed at the … Continue reading Lavroche
During hard lockdown we could not buy alcohol. Dave meant to get beers before this, but he forgot. So, wanting a quick bread and not having beer, I made cider bread. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cider Bread ♥ We have an excellent consumer protection act in South Africa. However, a lot … Continue reading Cider Bread
I made this dutch oven sourdough bread a few times to ensure that the recipe worked for me. I used my Le Creuset cocotte which is very heavy and well insulated. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Dutch Oven Sourdough ♥ One of my favourite parts of home economics at school was baking. … Continue reading Dutch Oven Sourdough
Having bought more brown bread flour and having a little bit of rye flour to use up, I made this mixed flour sourdough bread. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mixed Flour Sourdough Bread ♥ I am a planner and like to have everything in order as soon as possible. So when I … Continue reading Mixed Flour Sourdough Bread
Sourdough flatbreads are a great way to use up your discard. And if like me you enjoy snacking, these are perfect. All you need is a variety of dips, such as hummus or guacamole. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Flatbreads ♥ During the day, and especially in winter, I like to … Continue reading Sourdough Flatbreads
This daily sourdough bread is a two day affair. But it is a simple recipe and great for making toasted sandwiches. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Daily Sourdough Bread ♥ My sister and I decided to treat my Mom for her birthday with dinner out. We covered the bill for my parents … Continue reading Daily Sourdough Bread
During the height of lockdown when white bread flour was scarce I made this brown bread flour sourdough. I was really pleased with the taste, even if the loaf come out a little bit flat. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Brown Bread Flour Sourdough ♥ One of the features of my new … Continue reading Brown Bread Flour Sourdough
After reviving my sourdough starter I needed a quick recipe that I knew would give me a perfect loaf. I made this mixed rye sourdough bread as I had rye flour in excess and was worried bread flour would remain scarce. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mixed Rye Sourdough Bread ♥ I … Continue reading Mixed Rye Sourdough Bread
Sourdough bread takes time and is not always the easiest bread to make. But with a little bit of love, and a lot of patience, sourdough is amazing to work with. This post is how I set about reviving sourdough. Making your own sourdough starter I was lucky enough to be gifted some dried sourdough … Continue reading Reviving Sourdough | Or Make Your Own
All it takes to make these camembert wreath buns is a little bit of patience, and a lot of twisting. This is a great idea for lunch, or for when you have people over for drinks. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Camembert Wreath Buns ♥ Some of you may remember the terrible … Continue reading Camembert Wreath Buns