by Benjamin Lester | Nov 3, 2018 | Baking, Blog, CSA Info, Grain CSA, Grain Grower Spotlight, News, Uncategorized
Happy Wetness Everyone! I’ve been out in the corn fields in Hadley taking photos for the book and the Gazette ran a story last week about the forthcoming book. If you have a copy of this please send me a photo of it as I have not been able to get my hands on a...
by Benjamin Lester | Oct 12, 2018 | Baking, Bread, Cooking, Dinner, Lunch, Recipes
Einkorn gyros are a wonderful healthy way to create a classic lunch or dinner platter, while offering variety and choice for even the pickiest eaters. In this recipe we’re utilizing einkorn whear flour to create pita. This is my favorite way to make pita...
by Benjamin Lester | Jun 9, 2018 | Baking, Blog, Bread, Breakfast, Recipes, Uncategorized
Before developing my recipe and process for making bagels at my bakery, I toured the famous bagel houses of New York and Montreal, each with their own unique style. This recipe is akin to the NY style with a dense chewy crumb. The keys to getting the bagel right lie...
by Benjamin Lester | May 12, 2018 | Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Recipes, Uncategorized
English muffins Active time 20 minutes 1.5 hours total Wet 16 ounces, 100 degree milk or water 2 ounces melted butter 1.5 Tbsp honey 2 tsp White or cider vinegar Dry 21 ounces whole wheat flour 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons instant yeast Semolina or...
by Benjamin Lester | Mar 16, 2018 | Baking, Blog, Bread, Recipes, Video
Those thick soft braids, creamy rich texture, and fresh yeasty bouquet are the hallmarks of a great challah. Ingredients Dry – Sifted flour(or whole wheat) 1lb 5oz Yeast 1 Tbs Salt ...
by Benjamin Lester | Dec 7, 2017 | Baking, Blog, Dessert, Pastry, Recipes, Video
Not a pie. Not a doughnut. But a masterpiece of a cake. Classic butter cake filled to the edges with thick vanilla(or maple)custard. And topped with decadent chocolate ganash. Accented here with Black raspberries from the garden(held in the freezer) this is an instant...
