About a month ago, I found myself browsing a lovely bookstore where I found some wonderful used cookbooks. (Yay!) While not one of the used ones, I came across a great deal on Daniel Leader's Local Breads, which I could not pass up. I had been wanting to try to make some sourdough for a long … Continue reading Pane di Como (Italian Como Bread)
A couple weeks ago, I finally decided to try making a sourdough starter. I had been wanting to try it for a long time, but it just took a while to get up the courage to actually do it. Well, sadly, it did not work out. (As a side note, I do think I've figured … Continue reading Rye Bread
Over the past few weeks, I've started to feel like I'm really making progress with my bread baking. Between the crusty country loaf, the cranberry walnut bread, and the walnut onion bread, things seem to be improving. With the momentum from these successes, I finally got up the courage to try a bread that had been at the … Continue reading Ciabatta
For quite a while now, I've been wanting to make a really great crusty bread. It's just a wonderful staple to be able to make... great for pairing with soups, salads, wine and cheese, or just to eat with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I just love a good crusty bread! On top of … Continue reading Crusty Country Loaf
Last week, I mentioned my desire to bake more breads with additions of dried fruits, nuts, cheeses, etc. While delicious, the walnut onion bread was not exactly the style of bread I had imagined for my new creations. This one gets a little closer. It's got a crispier crust and slightly chewier crumb, so it's a step … Continue reading Cranberry Walnut Bread
For a while now, I've been wanting to try some breads with more add-ins... things like nuts, dried fruit, cheese, etc. I always love trying these types of breads when visiting bakeries. They're very exciting and different! Definitely something I should try making at home. Eventually, I'd like to work up to the point … Continue reading Walnut Onion Bread
This is a bread that has actually been on my to-do list for a while now. I finally got around to making it last week and... wow! It sure was worth it! It reminded me of the cinnamon raisin bread my mom would sometimes bring home when I was a kid. Just delicious! And the … Continue reading Cinnamon Raisin Bread
On Tuesday night, I returned home from an amazing trip to Asheville, NC and Nashville, TN. It was a blast! I had been to Nashville twice before, so I knew it would be a great time. So much live country music! I love it! Asheville, on the other hand, was a new place for me. … Continue reading Mackinac Island Fudge Stout Bread
Banana bread is such a wonderfully versatile treat. It works as a snack, dessert, or breakfast. It can be made with berries, chocolate chips, or any number of other additions. It's quite the multitasker! When I was a kid, my mom would sometimes eat it for breakfast with some peanut butter. It was definitely a … Continue reading Peanut Butter Banana Bread
When I picking out a new recipe to try, I find that it can be a bit of a gamble. Sometimes, there is only so much that I can predict about the end result just by looking at the recipe. This was one of those instances. I knew this loaf would be light and soft … Continue reading Cheddar Loaf
Lexi's Baking Adventures 