Category Archives: Yeast Breads

Week Sixteen: Sandwich Rolls I don’t think you can find a deli in this country that doesn’t have a kaiser roll in it somewhere (unless they’ve just run out).  Kaiser rolls and sandwiches go together like milk and cookies.  And, … Continue reading →

Week Sixteen: Sandwich Rolls   I thought there would be no more appropriate bread for today, April 15.  But, just so we’re all on the same page here, this recipe does not produce authentic New Orleans style po-boy French bread.  It does, however, … Continue reading →

Week Sixteen: Sandwich Rolls Ah, the hamburger.  As American as the proverbial “Mom”, and probably twice as American as apple pie.  Leaving any moral, ethical, environmental, or nutritional arguments out of it, the hamburger is undeniably popular in these United … Continue reading →

Week Sixteen: Sandwich Rolls Well, Easter has passed us by, we’re well into April, and it looks like we’re done with the snow for another year.  Yes, Spring is here, and nice weather is well and truly on its way.  Perhaps you’re … Continue reading →

Week Fifteen: Scandinavian Breads Yes, it’s called joggar bröd.  Yes, it translates to “jogger bread”.  Yes, it’s Swedish.  Feel free to let out a joyful “Bork! Bork! Bork!” as you make this bread, if you like.  (What?  You thought I’d … Continue reading →

Week Fifteen: Scandinavian Breads The bread for today is a very typical Scandinavian bread.  Recall that most Scandinavian fare was historically made with long-term storage in mind, rather than created for immediate consumption, which would have been considered wasteful in many … Continue reading →

Week Fifteen: Scandinavian Breads  You may be familiar with today’s bread, though you may not realize it from the name.  Ever had Melba toast, or zwieback?  How about biscotti, or perhaps a Holland rusk?  If you have, then you know skorpor.  … Continue reading →

Week Fifteen: Scandinavian Breads When I made knackebrod again last week, I did a little research into Scandinavian breads.  And quite honestly, I was surprised at the variations!  I mean, this is an area of the world that is made … Continue reading →