Category Archives: Bread

Sourdough bread

Posted on April 13, 2020 by The Weekend Baker

This period of lockdown has given me the gift of time to give making sourdough bread a go. Attempting it has been a daunting thought until my sourdough fairy godmother turned up in the form of Sanjay, our wonderful friend … Continue reading →

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Focaccia with sea salt

Posted on June 1, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

Another winner from Paul Hollywood’s How to Bake. This focaccia is much easier to make than I anticipated. As with all bread, I find it most relaxing to make it on a day at home, when I am not anxiously watching … Continue reading →

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Crusty loaf

Posted on May 18, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

This is the recipe for a Cottage Loaf from Paul Hollywood’s How to Bake. Of course, my version looks nothing as professional as the original but the taste is to die for. If you like a light airy bread with a thin crust, … Continue reading →

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‘With bread all sorrows are less’

Posted on May 15, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

Those are the words of Sancho Panza speaking to Dapple, his ass, in Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Sancho Panza was a man after my own heart. By now, you’ve probably discovered that I find it difficult to steer clear of carbs. … Continue reading →

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Y is for Yeast risen Baguettes

Posted on April 29, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

Home baked baguettes has been a long held dream but I’ve never mustered up the courage to attempt these in my little oven. And then, imagine my joy when I came across this ‘baguettes for Dummies’ version on the Food52 site. … Continue reading →

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