Does the flour you use to make bread really make that much difference? It can! I was reminded of this during COVID, when we all baked with whatever flour we could find. Bread flour was especially hard to come by, and my favorite brands were replaced by empty shelves or a cheaper store brand. Even though I followed my recipes the same way, the dough didn’t always behave the same. Some batches needed more water. Some weren’t as fresh. Others didn’t have the chewiness I wanted. There are several...

Here's what we're having for Mother's Day My husband has a tradition of ordering dinner in for our family Mother's Day celebration after church. It's a nice break for all the mothers that doesn't require us to stand over a stove or in line at a restaurant. The party is at our house. Besides setting the table, my only job (self-appointed) is to make the desserts. Keep reading to see what's on the menu. Angel Food Cake with Chocolate Ganache (and Chocolate Swirl) This angel food cake with...

Part 2 of the series: Why People Add Too Much Flour to Bread Dough Today's topic is: The Dough Should Stick (a Little) The dough looks sticky… so you add flour. Then more flour. Before you know it, you've got something that looks like playdough or a rubber ball. Last time we talked about why judging dough too early leads to adding too much flour. Today let’s talk about what properly hydrated dough actually looks like. If you've ever made one of my bread recipes, you've probably read this:...