Category Archives: Baking and Baked Goods

We like baking here at Burnt My Fingers, usually but not always with sourdough. We also talk occasionally about baked goods produced by other folks for our enjoyment.

Recipe: Go-To Sourdough Bread

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

This is my favorite sourdough bread recipe which I’ve been tweaking for the past couple of years. I am obsessed with making presentable baguettes, but it also makes excellent and reliable boules and batards for sandwiches and everyday use. It … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Olive Bread with Rye Starter

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

I have to say this is the best olive bread I have experienced, with wonderful tartness due to large amounts of rye starter plus a long fermentation. Makes two 1 1/2 lb loaves. Ingredients: 225 g  rye starter at 100% … Continue reading →

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Recipe: No-Knead Pizza Dough

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

This is a variation of Overnight Pizza Dough for those without stand mixers, kitchen scales, pizza peels or a work ethic. Time does all the work. No-Knead Pizza Dough is so easy, you’ll shake your head at those bags of pre … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Rule of Ones Pancakes

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

A universal pancake recipe that’s easy to remember since everything’s in ones. Helpful for children or hungover adults. Courtesy of Carol Maxwell. Makes about 10 5-inch pancakes. Ingredients: 1 c all-purpose flour 1 T sugar 1 t baking powder 1 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Po’ Boy Rolls

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

These are a little softer and more compliant than most of my breads, which makes them good for po’ boys, subs, hoagies etc. Evolved from this thread on The Fresh Loaf which in turn attributes it to a succession of … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sourdough Olive Bread

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

I like a sourdough olive bread that has a LOT of olives in it, my favorite being the loaf at Acme Bakery in the Bay Area. Problem is that olives are expensive compared to the other ingredients. The best solution … Continue reading →

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Recipe: The Redneck Within

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

A complete country breakfast in a muffin. Inspired by The Rebel Within, a much more frou-frou concoction from Craftsman and Wolves in San Francisco. Makes 6 large muffins. Ingredients: 6 soft boiled eggs, carefully peeled then thoroughly chilled (see *NOTE) … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Holiday Sourdough with Figs and Hazelnuts

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

This is a nice bread to serve and give around the holidays—it’s not overly sweet so you can eat it with cheese as well as with butter and jam. Adapted from the non-sourdough recipe in Hamelman’s Bread. Makes two large … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Dark Chocolate Biscotti with Chipotle Chili

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

First of my 3 holiday bakes. Dark Chocolate Biscotti is adapted from davidg618’s recipe which appeared on the wonderful baker blog, The Fresh Loaf. Ingredients: 1/2 c (one stick) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 c sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pita for Jerusalem

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

Ottolenghi’s wonderful Jerusalem: A Cookbook contains lots of recipes for things to go with pita bread, but oddly enough there is no pita bread recipe. If you don’t have ready access to pita bread, or you just want to make … Continue reading →

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