Bread: Whole Grain Goodness

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NOTE: The photo avove is a classic boule. The one I made is a smaller, wholegrain version. A smaller loaf is quicker to make and more importantly (in my book at least) it has more crust per volume of bread :-) I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS TASTY MULTIGRAIN …

NOTE: The photo avove is a classic boule. The one I made is a smaller, wholegrain version. A smaller loaf is quicker to make and more importantly (in my book at least) it has more crust per volume of bread :-) I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS TASTY MULTIGRAIN LOAF!

EPISODE #24

I didn’t used to be a bread baker, and honestly I’m still pretty new to it, but there are few things as rewarding as a fresh whole grain loaf. In this episode, I’ll talk about a light whole grain Hot Cross Buns recipe flavored with orange zest, figs, and toasted almond and what to look for to get great results. Then I’ll share a classic boule loaf with you—the kind that has a chewy, robust crust. And you’ll learn how to get that crust without a commercial oven. 

Hot Cross Buns 2:50

Boule 8:50


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SHOW NOTES:

Recipes:

  1. Hot Cross Buns - If you like the flavor of buckwheat, you’ll love this recipe. It’s flavored with orange zest, figs, and toasted almonds

  2. 1-Bowl Whole Grain Boule Loaf (Vegan) - This bread is currently one of my favorite bread recipes! It’s wholesome and a great place to start if you are new to whole grain baking. It’s made with teff flour which is much milder than buckwheat and an excellent addition to savory and sweet baked goods.

    Videos: To see the videos just click the recipes above. Enjoy!

Is internal temperature the best way to monitor when bread is done baking? Cook’s Illustrated says this is not the best way to tell when bread is done baking. However, for many recipes, it works. So, while it doesn’t always hold true, it’s a good first bet. However, I do have a few recipes that are exceptions. For example, my biscuit recipe requires baking for a quite a while past 200F/93C. Otherwise they taste “doughy”. The bottomline is that internal temperature will not always indicate doneness, because it depends on the recipe.

I you’d like more bread baking tips, you can check out this previous post.

You can find more information about the roll salt plays in bread baking here.

gluten free dairy free pita bread recipe

Also, if you’re interested check out my Bread Baking Basics episode. I talk about a wonderful pita bread recipe from Authentic Foods that I use all the time — including for mini pizzas!