Bread Experience bread baking blog

Bread Baking Blog

Artisan bread recipes, baking tips, and inspiration from the Bread Experience kitchen.

Testing variables to determine why my Couronne loaf was so pale

In this post, I outline the variables I tested to determine why my Couronne loaf was so pale. It turns out it was proofed too…
Potato Rosemary Rolls with Olive Oil and Semolina

Potato Rosemary Rolls with Olive Oil and Semolina are soft due to the mashed potatoes, and a little crispy on the outside due to the…
Making a Couronne with Mixed Starter and Old Dough

This lovely French Couronne is made with a mixed starter and old dough. Couronne means crown, and this one is adorned with a lovely string…
Crushed Fennel Faggots

Home > Spelt Breads > Crushed Fennel Faggots by Rod (Dallas, TX) According to legend, an English baker once allowed his young son, Isak, to…
Making Lentil and Potato Soup My Way

What began as a simple lentil soup transformed into lentil and potato soup and includes some of my favorite ingredients. It goes well with bread.…
Southwestern MiniMounds

Home > Spelt Breads > Southwestern Mini-Mounds by Rod (Dallas, TX) These Southwestern Minimounds are an adaptation of the Mini-Mounds of Ruis bread recipe, substituting…