History of the soufflé The soufflé, known for its airy texture and delicate structure, has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. The term “soufflé” comes…
Bread Recipes
Craving homemade bread? Find your perfect loaf here. From classic white to rustic sourdough, we’ve got your bread baking covered. Easy-to-follow recipes and helpful tips.
How to Make Sourdough Bao Buns at Home
The bao bun, also known as baozi or bao, is a type of filled bun or bread-like dumpling that originates from China. Here’s a brief history of the…
Michael James Olive and Rosemary Focaccia Recipe
Ingredients Dough 420g strong white flour 180g wholegrain flour [or Botanical Blend] 480g water 120g starter 12g salt 15g olive oil plus extra for drizzling on top Topping…
Rehydrate & Reactivate a Dry Sourdough Starter
What is meant by the term activating a sourdough starter? Activating a dry sourdough starter refers to the process of rehydrating and revitalising a dehydrated or dormant sourdough…
Stiff Wholemeal Starter – A Game Changer
A stiff wholemeal starter is a sourdough starter made with whole wheat flour and less water compared to a standard starter. This creates a dough-like mixture that ferments…
Sourdough Technique – Stretch and Fold
If you bake with sourdough, you should be familiar with this technique. The stretch-and-fold technique is used to develop gluten in dough over a period of time. Why…
Sourdough Focaccia Recipe
Ingredients 470g Water 560g Flour (00 or strong bread flour) 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 tablespoon of salt 100g sourdough starter Rosemary Sprigs / Olives Foccacia is…
Jim Challenger’s Sourdough Bread
Jim Challenger, inventor of the incredible Challenger bread pan, talks us through making simple sourdough bread his way. Here’s a PDF download to accompany the video.
Basic Wholemeal Tin loaf
A versatile, open textured golden tin loaf recipe. This is a staple base recipe for budding and seasoned sourdough bakers alike. Makes 1 large loaf 500g organic stoneground…
Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe
This easy sourdough pizza dough recipe has been made with the help of our friends at the Sourdough School.
A Simple Sourdough Bread Recipe
A sourdough boule is a traditional French bread, shaped like a ball. For those looking to get into sourdough baking for the first time, it’s a great and…
White Bread Loaf Recipe
A recipe for a tasty and simple white loaf. Makes 820g dough. Ingredients 500g Strong White Flour 7g Dried Yeast 1tsp Salt 1tsp Sugar 350ml Water Oil for…
Sourdough Recipe (Cinnamon & Raisin)
This is a fine flavoursome sourdough loaf to sink your teeth into. A sweet take on a Sourdough loaf with cinnamon accents and raisin pockets.
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Mockmill 100 Grain Mill
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