#festive bread

I have tried quite a few times this method in which portions of a sourdough design are lifted during baking, usually by inserting small pieces of crumbled parchment paper underneath the area, something that is done once the bread is in the oven for about 7 minutes. I had failure after failure, but this time it worked better. There is a lot of room for improvement, but at least I see the light at…

STAR-SHAPED SUNDRIED TOMATO BREAD

This is a type of bread we see often this time of the year, because it looks so festive, but it is actually quite simple to make. The filling can be sweet (think Nutella, caramel, raspberry jam) or savory. My version used sundried-tomato, basil, and cheese. You can take it in different directions, and it will always turned out great, with that visual impact we love so much, particularly during…

Stollen in all its variations is one of the most traditional Christmas breads. I didn't have the time to bake one this year, but here's a nice video of some fine bakers making the treat.