Sourdough

In the 17 years, one month and 14 days that I have been a professional baker, I estimate that I have baked hundreds of thousands baguettes. And yet every time I go to do them, I feel a little uneasy. ...

Sometimes when you fall in love, it takes you completely by surprise. Suddenly you notice that a hole you didn't even know existed has been filled. This is exactly what happened to me and my curre...

If you're wondering if you can use a sourdough starter that smells like acetone, then you first need to make sure you're looking for an active starter. Your sourdough starter goes through many...

Sometimes mom calls me and says in a very specific voice that she has a question. And I know right away what's coming: She has a case to bake for, and she wants me to recommend a recipe. My mother...

Did someone say flaws? Yes, we did, and they are in your sourdough starter! Just like fruit that attracts fruit flies, sourdough starter can attract the same type of insects. But what are these sourdo...

If your oven and jar of yeast been on summer vacation, it can feel intimidating to jump back into baking. But it doesn't have to be an all-day affair—with the back-to-school rush, you can still fi...

When it comes to sourdough bread, there are many ways to enhance its uniquely delicious flavor. Salt in sourdough bread is probably one of the most common and effective additions to most recipes. If y...

Have you ever wondered what makes an almond croissant so wonderful, or some fruit tarts so magically delicious? The secret is frangipane. Photography by Rick Holbrook; food styling by Kaitlin Wayne Fr...

If you want to give your stale bread a second life, homemade bread is the MVP. They're tastier and fresher than store-bought versions, all while reducing food waste to begin with. Breadcrumbs can ...