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Bread Baking
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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