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My Everyday Country Loaf (75% Hydration)
The loaf I bake when I am not trying to impress anyone: 75% hydration, a little whole wheat, and a schedule that…
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Focaccia for People Who Are Scared of Wet Dough
An 80% hydration dough that you never have to shape. It is the friendliest way to learn what wet dough feels like.
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Shaping a Boule Without Losing Your Mind
Tension is everything, and you build it with the bench, not your hands. A step-by-step for round loaves.
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The Dutch Oven Question (and Four Alternatives)
Do you need a Dutch oven to bake good bread? No. But it is the easiest way to trap steam, and here…