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Panettone was traditionally a Christmas bread sold all over Italy during the holidays. It finds its origins in Milan around the 15th century, and has been the subject of much romantic lore. The most often told story of how this bejeweled bread came to be goes something like this. A young nobleman by the name […]
Here’s a fantastic Italian Tomato Soup (Pappa al Pomodoro), which is actually a bread soup usually made from stale Peasant Bread (see page 46). But we decided to use the dough from the Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread on page 78 instead, forming it into rustic round loaves. That’s them just after being slashed, above. Because […]
‘Tis the season for all things festive! This holiday wreath bread is a very simple loaf that is gorgeous and will be the perfect addition to your holiday meal. Despite its impressive appearance I promise it’s easy to make. Check out the video from WMAR Channel 2 in Baltimore (the ABC affiliate) for a demo […]
Just in case you need a little guidance on Thanksgiving day, here’s some good information about our most frequently asked questions: Dense Crumb or Loaves Not Rising Enough? Wet Dough Sticks to the Peel? How to Improve Whole Grain Loaves? High Altitude Baking? Using a Different Type of Flour? Too Salty or Not Salty Enough? […]
… some of them are metal, so read on. Readers have been asking me about baking stones for holiday gifts, which I heartily endorse, so here’s my rundown of the options. Baking stones are sometimes sold as “pizza” stones, but no matter how they’re labeled, they’re great for freeform loaf breads as well. My Top […]
We’re doing the restaurant route with friends again this year. It’s sure to be a decadent, relaxing treat, but we already know we’ll miss the leftovers — maybe the best thing about Thanksgiving? So, Laura and I are going to cook a mini-Thanksgiving of our own favorites sometime this weekend. We don’t mind turkey twice in […]
It’s almost Father’s Day and that might mean pulling out the grill this weekend and serving Dad up some serious burgers. Here’s a soft and delicious Potato Brioche Bun to serve alongside your favorite burger recipe, and it’s easy to put together. As with all my no-knead, refrigerated dough recipes, you can bake as little […]
Here’s a Holiday favorite from years’ past. For three more Holiday breads, see Panettone Monkey Bread, Swedish Tea Ring with Eggnog Glaze, and Stollen. Panettone is a traditional Christmas bread sold all over Italy during the holidays and now, the world. It has a great origin story (which might be true!). A young nobleman by […]
If you’ve never had roasted chestnuts, they are one of the sweetest and creamiest of nuts and the absolute perfect pairing with chocolate–and the stuff of Holiday memories. This elegant chocolate chestnut bread is from Holiday and Celebration Bread in Five Minutes a Day and is super easy to make. If you have a tall […]