When it’s time to feed your wild-yeast starter, what do you do with the discarded sourdough? By discarded, I’m referring to the cup of starter you’re supposed to pour out before you feed it to reduce the acidic level and keep the organisms alive and kicking. Do you throw the excess sourdough in the trash or wash it down the sink? Does the thought of
Baking an Einkorn Sandwich Loaf in a Hot Kitchen
My experiment with baking an Einkorn Sandwich Loaf in a hot kitchen produced a fluffy loaf. I’ve been working with einkorn flour for a couple of years, and as with every other type of grain I’ve experimented with, I’ve had some successes and some flops. It takes a little while to get used to how the grain works, especially when compared to regular bread flour,
My Journey with Einkorn in the Hills of Tuscany
I’ve fallen in love with the ancient grain Einkorn so I jumped at the chance to attend a workshop to learn more about baking with it. The event was hosted by Jovial Foods, and the setting was a beautiful villa nestled in the hills of Tuscany. I wanted to get more practice making different types of bread using Einkorn, and what better way to learn