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Homemade bread is one of the great joys of life, but it is one that some people don’t get to enjoy. Or at least, not in the same way. One of the things that makes bread bread is the gluten found in wheat flour. That protein structure makes bread stretchy, chewy, and light, but it…
Danishes are some of the tastiest pastries that you can eat. When they are made right, they are flaky, light, nuanced, delightful treats that would be worth standing in line for. But most of the Danishes we eat a pale shadow of the real thing: cloying, waxy, wan staples of hotel “continental breakfasts” and grocery…
Focaccia is the bread you need to be making right now. The “daily bread” of thousands of Italians, it has been making fast inroads into American culture thanks to beautiful and inspiring posts all over social media. But how can you be sure your focaccia turns out sandwich-perfect every time? With temperature, of course! Follow…
There’s something very homey about bread pudding. Is it the warm cinnamon? Is it the eggy custard? Who knows! But whatever the reason, a properly made bread pudding is a treat for any time. Serve it for breakfast, have a slice for an afternoon snack, or present it as a dessert that will make people…
The idea of making chocolate babka used to scare us, but then we made some—and found out just how delicious and easy it is to make at home. Though we love the mail-order loaves from classic bakeries in New York, with the right temperatures and a good recipe, we can make it at home for…
Yorkshire puddings are a food that we just don’t think of enough. This may not be 100% accurate, but it seems that most Americans who know (and therefore love) these puddings spent a lot of time in Great Britain or have close family there. And that just won’t do. So, we’re bringing you a discussion…
