Bread—the staff of life, the very metaphor for food and companionship—is a subject shrouded in tradition, lore, and even legend. Baking bread is one of the most ancient practices of civilized society, and has, therefore, had plenty of time to allow some muddled facts to be folded … [Read more...]
Baking Breads
Brioche Cinnamon Rolls: Rich Dough Temps
Cinnamon rolls are a special treat just right for Christmas morning. But with their sugary filling, cinnamon rolls can be difficult to bake just right. They're often pulled before they're baked through completely, resulting in rolls with a doughy center. They may still be raw in … [Read more...]
Pizza Ovens: Radiant Thermal Powerhouses
Traditional Neapolitan-style pizza has a blistered, slightly charred, crisp crust with a moist and chewy crumb and simple toppings. The secret to this flatbread's characteristic texture is in the cooking method. Wood-fired brick ovens have an atmosphere of intense heat for rapid … [Read more...]
Temperature Tips for Fluffy Rolls
There really isn’t anything better than the smell of homemade bread fresh from the oven wafting in the air. Whether for an intimate family Sunday dinner, a community picnic, Easter, or a Thanksgiving day feast, warm, fresh rolls are a most welcome treat. With a little … [Read more...]
The Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Don’t take our word for it. The Super-Fast Thermapen has been independently reviewed on television, in books, magazines, forums and blogs. It has got to be the most written-about thermal instrument since Gabriel Fahrenheit first published a description of his mercury … [Read more...]
Time, temperature and bread: Baking rustic and artisan loaves
In our last post, we learned how a fast and accurate thermometer can make all the difference when you're attempting to bake the perfect loaf. From the yeast, to the rise, to the oven, a thermometer can mean the difference between an edible masterpiece or a desk-top … [Read more...]
Three ways a Thermapen can take your bread making to the next level
At ThermoWorks we know that baking a great loaf of bread is as much about temperature as it is about time and chemistry. From start to finish, a fast and accurate thermometer can help you turn your next loaf of split-top, focaccia or french into a masterpiece. Any great loaf … [Read more...]