The bao bun, also known as baozi or bao, is a type of filled bun or bread-like dumpling that originates from China. Here’s a brief history of the…
Bread Recipes
Craving homemade bread? Find your perfect loaf here. From classic white to rustic sourdough, we’ve got your bread baking covered. Easy-to-follow recipes and helpful tips.
Michael James Olive and Rosemary Focaccia Recipe
Ingredients Dough 420g strong white flour 180g wholegrain flour [or Botanical Blend] 480g water 120g starter 12g salt 15g olive oil plus extra for drizzling on top Topping…
Rehydrate & Reactivate a Dry Sourdough Starter
What is meant by the term activating a sourdough starter? Activating a dry sourdough starter refers to the process of rehydrating and revitalising a dehydrated or dormant sourdough…
Stiff Wholemeal Starter – A Game Changer
A stiff wholemeal starter is a sourdough starter made with whole wheat flour and less water compared to a standard starter. This creates a dough-like mixture that ferments…
Sourdough Technique – Stretch and Fold
If you bake with sourdough, you should be familiar with this technique. The stretch-and-fold technique is used to develop gluten in dough over a period of time. Why…
Sourdough Focaccia Recipe
Ingredients 470g Water 560g Flour (00 or strong bread flour) 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 tablespoon of salt 100g sourdough starter Rosemary Sprigs / Olives Foccacia is…
Jim Challenger’s Sourdough Bread
Jim Challenger, inventor of the incredible Challenger bread pan, talks us through making simple sourdough bread his way. Here’s a PDF download to accompany the video.
Basic Wholemeal Tin loaf
A versatile, open textured golden tin loaf recipe. This is a staple base recipe for budding and seasoned sourdough bakers alike. Makes 1 large loaf 500g organic stoneground…
Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe
This easy sourdough pizza dough recipe has been made with the help of our friends at the Sourdough School.
A Simple Sourdough Bread Recipe
A sourdough boule is a traditional French bread, shaped like a ball. For those looking to get into sourdough baking for the first time, it’s a great and…
White Bread Loaf Recipe
A recipe for a tasty and simple white loaf. Makes 820g dough. Ingredients 500g Strong White Flour 7g Dried Yeast 1tsp Salt 1tsp Sugar 350ml Water Oil for…
Sourdough Recipe (Cinnamon & Raisin)
This is a fine flavoursome sourdough loaf to sink your teeth into. A sweet take on a Sourdough loaf with cinnamon accents and raisin pockets.