Author Archives: Beth

Pissaladière

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Beth

Week Nineteen: French Breads I know the name is unwieldy.  And yes, you could technically just call it a “French pizza”.  But a pissaladière (pees-ah-lah-dee-AIR) is so much more than just a French pizza!  It’s even almost a tart in … Continue reading →

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Pistachio and Cheese Fougasse

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Beth

Week Nineteen: French Breads Fougasse, hailing from Provence in Southeastern France, is similar to the focaccia of nearby Italy.  But unlike the more familiar focaccia, with its short crumb due to the high percentage of olive oil in the dough, … Continue reading →

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Pain Polka

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Beth

Week Nineteen: French Breads Here’s a quiz: can you guess where the name for this bread came from?  That’s right; it’s from a Czech word meaning “little half”!  Five points. Actually, I’m serious.  Obviously, pain polka (or, polka bread) is so called … Continue reading →

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Corn Tortillas

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Beth

Week Nineteen: French Breads Happy Cinco de Mayo! Just so we’re all clear, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day, or any other such equivalent.  It’s not even a national holiday in Mexico.  In fact, it’s not widely celebrated … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Baguettes

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Beth

Week Nineteen: French Breads   I know what you’re thinking: didn’t I already make baguettes?  Yes, I did.  But this is a different recipe!  This makes use of a sourdough starter, which you might just have in your refrigerator already, … Continue reading →

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100% Whole Wheat Olive Oil Bread

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Beth

Week Eighteen: 100% Whole Grain Breads Hot Browns! Research pays off.  Don’t let anyone tell you any different.  I know this for a fact, because this week, I have made the best whole grain breads I’ve ever attempted.  This was … Continue reading →

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Fluffy 100% Whole Wheat Pancakes

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Beth

Week Eighteen: 100% Whole Grain Breads Mitch Hedberg had it right about pancakes: they’re great at first, but by the end, you’re sick of ’em.  It can indeed be a struggle to finish a whole stack of plate-sized pancakes.  So much … Continue reading →

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Anadama Bread

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Beth

Week Eighteen: 100% Whole Grain Breads Once upon a time, there was a man who lived near Boston, MA.  I think he was a fisherman.  No, wait, a sea captain!  This man had a wife named Anna.  Anna was sweet, … Continue reading →

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100% Whole Wheat and Rye Flaxseed Bread

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Beth

Week Eighteen: 100% Whole Grain Bread I cannot say enough good things about this bread.  Can you believe those holes?  From a 100% whole wheat bread?  Awesome!  And the flavor!  So complex, and chewy to boot!  It’s just incredible – … Continue reading →

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100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Beth

Week Eighteen: 100% Whole Grain Breads Just so you know, it’s not easy finding recipes for 100% whole grain bread, let alone good recipes.  See, it’s not just a matter of switching whole wheat flour for white flour in your … Continue reading →

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