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 | Jun 1, 2017 | Baking, Blog, Bread, Grain CSA, Recipes, Uncategorized
This loaf is so simple, and delicious…fresh ground flour, water, salt, and yeast. The crumb is airy, supple and moist, and the crust is crackling chewy and caramelized. This technique is the first part in a series designed to show you everything you need to know...
by Benjamin Lester | Sep 8, 2016 | Baking, Blog, Bread, Dinner, Grain CSA, Lunch, Recipes, Uncategorized
Focaccia is a fun and simple alternative to pizza. It’s a moister dough with olive oil inside and out and it does better with drier toppings since the dough has more moisture and is leavened more than pizza. If you start with the French Bread recipe from the...
by Benjamin Lester | Jun 28, 2016 | Baking, Blog, Bread, Grain CSA, Recipes, Uncategorized
I was over at Mountain View farm this past Saturday sampling and teaching folks about the incredible combo of fresh local grains combined with simple, yet sophisticated baking techniques and the response was resounding! Everyone loved the bread and could hardly...
