High hydration sourdough bread (~85%)
I usually bake bread only during the weekend, this is what my working schedule allows me. Of course, as any sourdough addicted person, during the…
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Spelt sourdough bread
I’ve always been curious about spelt. Spelt (Triticum spelta) is a species of wheat cultivated since approximately 5000 BC. In Greek mythology spelt (ζειά in Greek)…
Saturday’s bread – diastasic malt
During my working week, let’s say on Wednesday afternoon, I start thinking about the baking weekend. What I’ll be baking? Bread? Croissants? What kind of…
Back to baking
Another busy week in Geneva, a long, cold week, actually. Low clouds and light snow from Monday to Friday. I missed Italy so much. I arrived…
The bakers’ jargon demystified
Autolyse In bread baking the term autolyse is used to describe the period of rest after the mixing phase of flour and water. This 30…