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Henry’s Diabetic-Friendly Almond Bread
Hey All! I'd like to offer for any type 1 or 2 diabetic bakers or loved ones out there, Henry's Diabetic Friendly Almond Flour Bread. Only 2 carbs per slice and it's now a staple in our house! Thanks Henry! The Diabetic Baker's Best Friend_ Low-Carb Almond Flour Bread.pdf
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Sorry! Me either! Go to Baking Great Bread at Home Blog and you will find it there!
🫒 This Weekend's Bake-Along: Ligurian-Style Focaccia
Everyone's talking about focaccia right now. King Arthur just named their version the 2025 Recipe of the Year. It's all over social media. And I get it. Focaccia is approachable, forgiving, and when it's done right, absolutely stunning. But here's the thing. Most focaccia recipes skip the technique that makes Ligurian focaccia legendary. The brine. This Saturday, we're making authentic Ligurian-style focaccia with the saltwater brine technique that creates an impossibly crispy crust while keeping the interior soft and airy. It's the difference between good focaccia and focaccia that makes people stop mid-bite and ask what you did differently. What you'll need: - Bread flour (500g) - Instant yeast (7g) - Good olive oil (you'll use about 90ml total, don't skimp) - Fine sea salt + flaky salt for finishing - Fresh rosemary - A 9x13 metal pan Timeline options: - Same-day bake (about 4 hours start to finish) - Overnight cold ferment (mix Friday night, bake Saturday morning for deeper flavor) I'll post more on the full recipe and shopping list tomorrow. For now, check your pantry and make sure you've got good olive oil. This bread drinks it. Saturday we bake. Who's in? 👉 Ligurian-Style Focaccia Recipe
🫒 This Weekend's Bake-Along: Ligurian-Style Focaccia
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@Rhonda Talamo don’t be. The crust comes out perfectly crisp!
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If I may offer a suggestion, don’t skip the brine! It really makes a BIG impact on the focaccia. And I realize how unconventional it seems! I made mine earlier this week, and when it came time to brine I did the following. Mix the brine in a bowl. Dip your fingertips into the brine and drip brine over the focaccia. In about 3-4 repetitions you will have a small enough brine to pour over. I felt it really helped distribute the brine evenly. Good luck all!!
Muffins!
Fresh out of the pan sourdough discard English muffins soon to be breakfast sandwiches!!!
Muffins!
After class
After a full day of Bahn Mi lessons, I needed some comfort food.. Pretzel dogs and beer cheese!
After class
1 like • Feb 2
@Candi Brown-McGriff absolutely! 250 degrees for 15-20 min and they were perfect!
🥖 SATURDAY BANH MI BAKE-ALONG: Our
Working Thread This is it. We’re making Vietnamese Banh Mi baguettes. Thin, crispy crust. Cloud-like crumb. That signature crack when you break it open. This is what we’re after. The Recipe: https://pantry.bakinggreatbread.com/recipes/vietnamese-banh-mi-baguette?variant=yeasted What makes this different: The sponge method. The steam technique. The way we’re handling the dough to get that texture. We talked about the rice flour question earlier this week, so if you’re experimenting with that 10-15% substitution, let us know how it goes. Shaping matters here: These need to be shaped tight. We’re going for those classic baguette scores that open up in the oven. Check the recipe for the technique. Steam is non-negotiable: However you’re creating it—pan of water, spray bottle, Dutch oven for the first part—you need steam. That’s what gives you the crust. Post your questions, your dough progress, your shaped loaves, your baked results. Everything here so we can all see what’s working. I’m here all day. Let’s see those baguettes. You got this.. 👇​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
🥖 SATURDAY BANH MI BAKE-ALONG: Our
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@Sania Nicoson -squeeze the dry into the wet to incorporate all before mixer - proofing in the oven with the light on can sometimes work too well, have to keep an eye on over proofing - smaller shapes cook faster! But overall , a beautiful little roll that tastes great!! My wife limits bread intake so I wanted smaller roll she can enjoy.
1 like • Jan 31
@Henry Hunter Squeeze the dry into the wet to incorporate all before mixer - proofing in the oven with the light on can sometimes work too well, have to keep an eye on over proofing - smaller shapes cook faster! But overall , a beautiful little roll that tastes great!! My wife limits bread intake so I wanted smaller roll she can enjoy.
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Dave Whitney
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Aspiring home chef with love of all cuisines. Studies with Peter Reinhard & Harry Peemoeller at J&W started me on a bread journey. Accidental baker!

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