Bake wholesome #realbread at home with tried and tested recipes from The Bread She Bakes
If you would like to make a wonderfully wholesome and authentic loaf of Austrian bread, try this Austrian farmhouse loaf (Bauernbrot) recipe. Great with any winter vegetable soup or Goulash although I love it with any dish (even Thai curries!) Ingredients (for 2 small loaves) 300g 100% hydration rye sourdough (prepared the day before) 150g … Read more
With Australia Day and the Australian Open final at the same weekend, I looked into traditional Australian bread recipes and decided to give the Aussie damper a go. Traditional simplicity Traditionally, Aussie damper bread was… A staple bread for Australians who were travelling in remote areas of the Australian outback for long periods of time in … Read more
Are you looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one? Is your loved one into baking? I have the perfect Valentine baking gift ideas for you! I love practical gifts, so here are my top picks for your baking-loving Valentine 🙂 And if you are thinking of baking something yourself, there are some excellent heart-shaped … Read more
Pangrattato (Italian for ‘breadcrumb’) is a flavoursome and crunchy Italian breadcrumb topping, particularly nice as an addition to risotto or pasta dishes. It’s easy to put together and a great way to use up old, stale bread (see also Yasmin’s guest post for more recipe ideas with leftover bread). I first discovered pangrattato with this delicious recipe for Cauliflower Risotto by … Read more
Focaccia is a flattish rustic Italian bread with an open, irregular crumb structure. I love focaccia when it’s moist and chewy without being too oily, when it’s kept simple, with an emphasis on fresh herbs and olive oil flavours. Focaccia dough is fairly wet and sticky, but the addition of olive oil means it’s still pliable, … Read more
Packed with great tasting flax seeds, this flaxseed bread recipe is one of my current favourites. I love baking with rye and use both wholemeal rye flour as well as whole wheat and white wheat flour in the recipe. The result – a robust loaf of wholesome brown bread filled with crunchy seeds. Delicious with butter … Read more
Looking for the perfect present for a bread lover? I put together this collection of gifts for bread lovers to cater for the passionate breadie in your life. As a passionate bread baker and advocate I’m lucky to have received many bread related gifts over the past few years. Here are my gift ideas for bread lovers. … Read more
Just a quick post to share the recipe for light rye bread (also referred to as Jewish-style rye bread) I baked at the weekend. This light but fragrant rye bread was perfect for the delicious salt beef sandwiches we served at my friend Mariel’s baby shower. Light rye bread is made with white high-gluten wheat … Read more
This is simply the best potato soup ever. It’s made entirely without the help of ready-made stock. Instead, lots of fresh vegetables, herbs and spices are used to give it its wonderfully wholesome taste! My Mum’s Austrian Potato Soup (makes 8 large portions) Ingredients 750g potatoes, peeled 1/4 celeriac 1 celery stick with some of … Read more
The traditional German Christmas bread called Stollen is a rich, sweet fruit bread made with butter, milk, spices and rum-soaked dried fruit and nuts. Here I present my very own version of Xmas Stollen – my sourdough Stollen recipe for all you adventurous bakers out there. To provide some background: I’ve always wanted to be a … Read more