Author Archives: Beth

Boston Brown Bread

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Beth

Week Forty-Four: Multi-Grain Breads Having grown up in the South, it’s no wonder I was a stranger to Boston brown bread.  In fact, until I made this recipe, I don’t think I’ve ever knowingly eaten it before.  This is one … Continue reading →

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Oat and Spelt Muffins

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Beth

Week Forty-Four: Multi-Grain Breads I didn’t know what exactly to expect from these muffins.  I was intrigued originally by the relative lack of flour included, all of it whole grain.  Most of the body comes from the use of rolled … Continue reading →

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Rye and Millet Dinner Rolls

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Beth

Week Forty-Four: Multi-Grain Breads This month, they’re doing some housecleaning over at the Kitchn.  It’s smack in the middle of their four-week Kitchen Cure, which I signed up for, but have sadly been far too busy to participate in (could you tell, … Continue reading →

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Ciabatta

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Beth

Week Forty-Three: Whatever I Feel Like Week Ah, ciabatta.  Who doesn’t love that modest bread, with those gaping holes, that dusty crust shedding flour with each bite, that perfect pull and chewy texture, that creamy flavor?  Nobody, that’s who. Though I … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Crumpet Fail

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Beth

Week Forty-Three: Whatever I Feel Like Week “Sourdough Crumpets; or, How To Resurrect A Neglected Starter”, read the title, like a treatise for ye olde moderne Housewyfe.  Why, I had a neglected starter, and am fond of crumpets.  Both addressed in … Continue reading →

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Orange and Mint Bread

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Beth

Week Forty-Three: Whatever I Feel Like Week Today’s recipe produces a delicious, if fairly standard, rich dough (flavorings aside).  It’s something like a slightly leaner brioche, and all the usual suspects are there: milk, butter, egg.  There is one main … Continue reading →

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Sesame and Poppy Seed Citrus Biscuit Crackers

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Beth

Week Forty-Three: Whatever I Feel Like Week I wasn’t sure what to expect with this recipe.  The title described them as crackers, the headnote referred to them as Scottish biscuits (more akin to an undersweet cookie), and the recipe itself … Continue reading →

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Pesto Potato Rolls

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Beth

Week Forty-Three: Whatever I Feel Like Week Most potato bread recipes call for the potatoes to be added in the form of leftover mashed potatoes, or in the form of dried flakes.  Today’s recipe originally intrigued me because it uses … Continue reading →

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Buckwheat Anchovy Straws

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Beth

Week Forty-Three: Whatever I Feel Like Week This week, the theme is a little different: there isn’t one.  See, I’ve picked out themes for the rest of the year (mostly), and there have been a few recipes that don’t fit … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Orange Muffins

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Beth

Week Forty-Two: Muffin Week I might have heeded the warning signs. The first: one tablespoon of baking powder.  For twelve muffins. The second: the origin of this recipe was a promotional pamphlet of recipes that my mom had held onto … Continue reading →

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