Tag Archives: sourdough

Recipe: Ivy German Baguette

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Ivy German Baguette is a tribute to our beloved mini-schnauzer, who had a habit of jumping up and stealing bread from the counter. In spite of her preference for whiter loaves, Ivy was Germanic in most of her habits, so … Continue reading →

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Water. Flour. Salt.

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Water. Flour. Salt. Is the English translation of one of our favorite blogs, from a Romanian baker named Codutra. (Sadly, it’s gone on hiatus but the recipes are all still there, though you’ll need a translation app if you don’t … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Josey Baker Seed Bread

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Josey Baker calls his Seed Bread “Seed Feast” but I’ve retitled it because of some changes in the recipe. This was the first of his loaves I tasted and and it exploded from flavor from the crumb, the sour and … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sourdough Flatbread Crackers

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Sourdough flatbread crackers are a fine way to use up leftover sourdough starter, though you can also make up the dough from scratch. Simply bust out your calculator and work a formula that will end up at 50% hydration (or … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Whole Wheat Fennel Bread

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Adapted from Josey Baker Bread, this Whole Wheat Fennel Bread really is (almost) 100% whole wheat as opposed to store-bought breads that contain a substantial amount of white flour. The fennel seeds provide a sweetness without sugar, making the bread … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Super Bowl Cheese Rolls

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Super Bowl Cheese Rolls couldn’t be easier to make, with these mods to my Acme Cheese Wheels. I made my own dough with 80% All Purpose Flour/20% Whole Wheat Flour but you could just as easily use a premade pizza … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Instant Pot Sourdough Bread

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

You cook everything else in it, so why not Instant Pot Sourdough Bread? Use the “normal” Yogurt setting to generate the high heat necessary for proofing. (Sorry, actual baking has to be done in the oven.) This tasty loaf is … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Paper Bag Sourdough Starter

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

[Want to give somebody the gift of a sourdough starter for Christmas? Then follow this recipe, starting right now!] Dabrownman and Mini Oven, two of the most prolific posters on The Fresh Loaf, have written most creatively about this starter … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought: Gastro Obscura

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

I have long appreciated the daily emails I get from Atlas Obscura, a website chronicling truly out-of-the-way travel experiences. The other day they reminded me they now have a food section, called Gastro Obscura, and it’s already at 500 posts. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Boston Brown Bread with Sourdough

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

This is a “thirded” Boston brown bread, meaning it is made with equal amounts of whole wheat and rye flours and cornmeal because wheat was too scarce and expensive to use on its own in colonial times. It is cooked … Continue reading →

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