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Bread Week · Showstopper

Monkey Bread for the Monkey Boy

January 31, 2018 KarenLeave a comment

Who is the Monkey Boy?  Well, the one that was born in the year of the Monkey…just like his father! Riding high on yesterday’s success, I decided to make the final “Showstopper” tear-and-share bread for my kids for dessert.  The hubby is working 2nd shift this week, so we can make whatever we want for… Continue reading Monkey Bread for the Monkey Boy

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A Case Against Strong Flour: The Ciabatta Diaries

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 KarenLeave a comment

So to finish up Bread Week (which, again, I have to do on Monday because I was away all weekend), the contestants were asked to make ciabatta.  I watched the Masterclass episode to get the recipe, and followed it to the letter using 500 grams of strong flour (which I was able to find in… Continue reading A Case Against Strong Flour: The Ciabatta Diaries

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Rye Bread, Take II

January 26, 2018January 26, 2018 KarenLeave a comment

Well, the first run of the rye was not so great, so I’m trying again using flavors that I know and love, so I decided to throw in a tablespoon of dried rosemary, which I grew in my garden (I think…pretty sure).  Anyway, I’ve always loved rosemary bread, so I thought I’d try that.  I… Continue reading Rye Bread, Take II

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It’s BREAD WEEK!

January 25, 2018January 25, 2018 KarenLeave a comment

My favorite!  My paternal grandmother (Dad’s mom) was apparently a bread-baker.  I wouldn’t know–I met the woman a few times but never really got to know her, never went to her house in Florida, never spent Easters and Christmases with her…or any of her four husbands (of whom, I met 2 of the 4).  But… Continue reading It’s BREAD WEEK!

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