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Bread Baking

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Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Proofer

The Folding Proofer & Slow Cooker allows you to control the environment for more consistent & reliable results. Whether you're proofing dough... Read More

Sourdough Home and sourdough starter in a jar side by side

How to Use the Sourdough Home

Maintaining a vigorous and healthy starter is key to achieving great results with your sourdough bread. Understanding the needs of your starter and being able to provide the right environment.. Read More

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Sourdough Starter: From Creation to Maintenance

Creating a sourdough starter is an act of pure alchemy, transforming the simplest ingredients into a universe of complex microorganisms... Read More

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Beginner’s Sourdough Bread

Congratulations–your sourdough starter is finally matured and you’re finally ready to bake your first loaf! We’ll guide you through your very first bake with... Read More

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Part I — How to Make Sourdough More (or Less) Sour

Whether you’re looking for a mild sourdough to pair with butter or a tangy, full-flavored bread that will stand up to a rich soup or strong cheese, these are... Read More

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Part II — How to Make Sourdough More (or Less) Sour

This second part in our Sourdough Series takes our Country Sourdough Recipe and uses the concepts covered in part one to push that bread in two very different...Read More

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Bread Rising Tips

With the touch of a button you can select a temperature for rising bread that fits your needs. At lower temperatures breads take longer to rise but develop more flavor... Read More

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Homemade Bread

Whether you are a novice bread maker or an experienced enthusiast, the Proofer is a tool that helps ensure a flavorful, open-textured bread that is ready when you... Read More

No-knead bread sliced

How to Make Better No-Knead Bread

No-Knead bread is justifiably popular due to its ease and good results. In side-by-side tests, we discovered that 90 seconds of extra work, plus a few tweaks... Read More

Sourdough starter in a glass jar

Sourdough Starter: From Creation to Maintenance

Creating a sourdough starter is an act of pure alchemy, transforming the simplest ingredients into a universe of complex microorganisms... Read More

Sourdough Home and sourdough starter in a jar side by side

How to Use the Sourdough Home

Maintaining a vigorous and healthy starter is key to achieving great results with your sourdough bread. Understanding the needs of your starter and being able to provide the right environment.. Read More

Dehydrating

Dehydrated sourdough start in a jar in front of the Sahara Dehydrator

Dehydrating and Rehydrating Sourdough Starter

The long days of summer are known for many things, but baking sourdough bread may not be at the top of the list. Hot kitchens and vacations complicate the maintenance... Read More

Homemade Herbal Tea - Rose buds

How to Make Your Own Homemade Herbal Tea

Using herbs, fruits, and spices in our cooking is second nature, but these fragrant ingredients can also be used to make your own homemade... Read More

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Dehydrating Spices

The long days of summer are known for many things, but baking sourdough bread may not be at the top of the list. Hot kitchens and vacations complicate the maintenance of the sourdough starter you have worked... Read More

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Dehydrating Vegetables

Not only are dried vegetables a tasty addition to your pantry, but dehydrating your own produce is a convenient and economical solution to food storage... Read More

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Dehydrating Fruit

Drying your own fruit is a wonderful way to preserve food and avoid wasting extra produce before it goes bad. In addition to its nutritive benefits... Read More

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Dehydrating Herbs

Dried herbs have been used for centuries for their medicinal properties, and historically were preserved in small bundles throughout the home. While this method...Read More

Fermentation & Culturing

Yogurt in a bowl with fresh berries on the side

The Science of Great Yogurt

Our yogurt method is based on the principles in Harold McGee’s On Food and Cooking, and on the research by professors W.J. Lee and J. A. Lucey from University of... Read More

Bottled Kombucha and a glass of kombucha

How to Brew and Bottle Kombucha

Kombucha is the delicious, fizzy fermented tea that has soared in popularity over the last few years. Providing healthy probiotics and potent antioxidants... Read More

Kombucha scoby

How to Grow a Kombucha Scoby — in just 10-12 Days

Kombucha is the delicious fizzy, probiotic tea that is becoming an increasingly popular DIY project. With store-bought... Read More

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Black Garlic: How to Make it at Home

Take a quick black garlic internet tour and it is quickly clear. A lot of people are talking about black garlic and much of the information is conflicting. But one... Read More

Greek yogurt in tomato soup used as sour cream

Greek Yogurt as a Substitute for Sour Cream

Thick, rich and tangy, yogurt and Greek yogurt are great candidates to substitute for sour cream. Whether you’re looking for better...Read More

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How to Maintain a Yogurt Culture

Reports from the blogosphere that yogurt cultures are difficult to maintain or become more acidic over time are highly exaggerated. The truth is that homemade yogurt... Read More

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Water Kefir Basics: How to Make Your Own

Water Kefir has the delicious appeal of a fruity, sweet-tart soda. A probiotic powerhouse, kefir offers a richer, more diverse population of beneficial microbes than... Read More