Archive for the 'Bread' Category

Oct 29 2008

Traditional Irish Brown Soda Bread

Published by JD under Books about Cooking, Bread, Recipes

I’m a firm believer that Ireland has the potential to be up there among the world’s “Culinary Capitals”. In fact, I’d suggest that the reputations of other “Culinary Capital” countries are as much due to some clever marketing than anything else. This is a common rant of mine (especially after a few pints), so I’ll [...]

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Jul 22 2008

Naan Bread

Published by JD under Bread, Recipes

The perfect accompaniment to Indian food, such as Chicken Biryani, naan bread is dead easy to make. You don’t need an authentic Indian brick oven (although if you happen to have one lying around, go for it). Simply shallow fry the dough in a frying pan, and it turns out really well with nice golden [...]

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Jul 15 2008

An Introduction to Breadmaking

Published by JD under Bread, Recipes, Techniques

Most people will never attempt to make bread. Some would like to, but are afraid to try, because “breadmaking is hard”, or “it requires a special talent”, or “you can only make bread if your hands are cold/warm/wet/dry/thrice blessed by Tibetan monks under a full moon”, or [insert ridiculous but entertaining excuse here].
Bollocks.
You can make [...]

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