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Brioche buns (plus chocolate)

June 30, 2019 Ishir

What to do with leftover brioche dough? Buns allow for easy storage and variety. Continue reading Brioche buns (plus chocolate)

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Making peace with smaller pans

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 Ishir

I love to make quick breads like banana bread. They are an easy way to use up leftover ingredients and require minimal effort. The main downsides I’ve run into are the long baking times (often an hour or more) and … Continue reading Making peace with smaller pans

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Pumpernickel bagels

November 11, 2018 Ishir

I used to attribute the dark color of pumpernickel to its rye flour, but it is in fact artificial, typically contributed by added cocoa powder or caramel color. Even knowing this secret, the rich dark color combined with the slight … Continue reading Pumpernickel bagels

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Easy Tiger

August 12, 2018April 7, 2019 Ishir

Amateur bread bakers often struggle to create a crisp crust that gives way to a soft crumb beneath, using high-hydration dough and various techniques to infuse steam into the early stages of baking. Recently, I became aware of a shortcut … Continue reading Easy Tiger

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A Buttermilk Bounty

April 21, 2018 Ishir

One of the best aspects of my buttermilk bread dough is it’s versatility. It works equally well in loaves, rolls, and even cinnamon rolls. It’s a classic, soft white bread with a bit of sweetness and richness, but no one … Continue reading A Buttermilk Bounty

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High hydration bagels

April 11, 2018 Ishir

Bagel dough is typically characterized by low hydration dough, with a hydration (weight of water/weight of flour) typically hovering around 60%. This results in a dense texture that many associate with bagels, but can make the dough hard to work … Continue reading High hydration bagels

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Crusty alkaline bagels

February 11, 2018 Ishir

While I prefer alkali-boiled bagels, I have this lingering feeling that their crust is a bit softer than the ones I boil in neutral water. In an attempt to (excuse the term) neutralize this effect, I cooked my latest batch … Continue reading Crusty alkaline bagels

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pH Balanced Bagels

January 20, 2018 Ishir

Bagels must be boiled in lye! No, baking soda is fine! Use honey water instead! While it is widely accepted that bagels should be boiled before being baked, regional variations have produced a range of dogmas regarding the optimal poaching … Continue reading pH Balanced Bagels

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Serious Bagels

April 18, 2017February 19, 2021 Ishir

Homemade bagels can require some effort, but offer substantial payback for picky eaters. I have hopped from recipe to recipe over the years, each better than the previous. My current favorite comes from Serious Eats. I have tweaked this version … Continue reading Serious Bagels

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Going bouling 

April 15, 2017 Ishir

A boule is one of the easiest and most satisfying breads to make. Mix 400 g flour, 280 g water, 4 g yeast and 8 g salt. Let sit overnight in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. In the morning, … Continue reading Going bouling 

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