After adding salt, I mix my dough for a few minutes, then leave it alone to rest before moving on to slap and folds. Instead of continuously working the dough for 10–15 minutes, give it a few minutes to relax. During this rest, the flour continues to hydrate, the gluten network develops further, and the dough becomes easier to stretch and handle. When you return to your slap and folds, you’ll often find that the dough comes together beautifully in just a few minutes. Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your sourdough is leave it alone! 🍞 Want to understand the science behind sourdough and learn to bake confidently at home? Join my online Sourdough 101 Certificate Course, where I take you through the entire process step by step — from building and maintaining a healthy starter to understanding fermentation, developing gluten, shaping, proofing and baking beautiful loaves. Learn at your own pace, revisit the lessons whenever you need to, and most importantly, understand why you’re doing what you’re doing instead of simply following a recipe. You’ll also receive downloadable recipes and a certificate of completion! Sign up at https://communetable.thinkific.com/courses/sourdough-baking-course #sourdough #sourdoughbaking #breadmaking #communetable #payalthakurani

Full recipe link below👇 Wholesome lunches don’t have to be complicated to taste incredible. Welcome back to Wholesome Lunches Made Simple! Recipe 3 in our 8-week series is here: Roast Beetroot, Cashew & Cranberry Salad. Earthy roasted beetroot meets fresh greens, carrot ribbons, creamy feta, toasted cashews, crunchy seeds, and sweet-tart dried cranberries — all tied together with a rich cranberry-balsamic dressing. 💡 Meal Prep Tip: Keep the dressing and crunchy toppers on the side to keep your greens crisp until lunch hour. Stay tuned for a new recipe each week! https://uscranberriesasean.com/roast-beetroot-cashew-cranberry-salad/ Want to join us for an online classes at The Commune Table Singapore and get certified - sign up in the Skool classroom or go to https://thecommunetable.com #USCranberries #WholesomeLunchesMadeSimple #CranberryRecipes #HealthyLunchIdeas #BeetrootSalad

Sign up for our online courses on https://thecommunetable.com or sign up in our Skool classroom! Choose from: 🥟 Traditional Chinese Dumplings – Learn to make authentic dumpling wrappers, delicious fillings, and master folding and cooking techniques. 🥟 Gluten-Free Dumplings – Make beautiful, delicate dumplings from scratch using gluten-free flours, with three delicious filling options. 🥢 Chinese Wok 101 – Master essential Chinese cooking techniques, from wok heat control and velveting to preparing restaurant-style Chinese dishes at home. What’s included in our courses? ✅ Step-by-step, pre-recorded video lessons ✅ Learn at your own pace, from anywhere in the world ✅ Detailed recipes, techniques and practical cooking tips ✅ Guidance from Chef Payal, professionally trained in Chinese cuisine with decades of experience ✅ Access to course discussion groups to ask questions and get support ✅ 3 months of access to revisit your lessons and practise ✅ Certificate of completion for eligible courses Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve your Chinese cooking skills, there’s something for everyone. #ChineseCooking #ChineseDumplings #DumplingMaking #payalthakurani #communekitchen

Full recipe for our Lemongrass Chicken Bánh Mì here - https://uscranberriesasean.com/lemongrass-chicken-banh-mi/ And that’s a wrap on our Wholesome Lunches Made Simple series🎉 For our 8th and final recipe, we’re making a Vietnamese-inspired Lemongrass Chicken Bánh Mì with a delicious cranberry twist! Think fragrant, juicy air-fried lemongrass chicken tucked into a crusty baguette, topped with a crunchy, tangy cranberry đồ chua made with carrots, daikon, crisp apples, fresh chilli and dried cranberries. Add some lettuce, cucumber, fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime, and you’ve got a sandwich that’s fresh, savoury, slightly sweet and packed with flavour! Who knew cranberries could be so versatile? From salads and rice bowls to wraps and sandwiches, we’ve explored 8 different ways to bring them into everyday meals. Which recipe from the series was your favourite? I’d love to know! ❤️ Save this one for your next lunch inspiration! #USCranberriesASEAN #BanhMi #CranberryRecipes #communetable #payalthakurani

Another recipe from my Wholesome Lunches Made Simple series! This one has so many of my favorite flavors in one bowl — turmeric fish, with my homemade sambal belacan. But my favorite little twist is tossing dried cranberries through the warm brown rice. You get these lovely sweet-tart bursts that work so well with the spicy sambal and savory fish. Finish with roasted peanuts and a little sesame oil and you have such a satisfying lunch with plenty of flavor and texture. 👉 Full recipe: https://uscranberriesasean.com/turmeric-fish-sambal-belacan/ Give it a try and let me know what you think! ❤️