Rye, Beer, and Olive Flatbreads

The sourdough starter, that I began back in November, found its untimely end this week.  I figured that the blackish tint it developed did not bode well for human consumption, and considering that it will take a few days to develop my new starter, I had to come up with a new flatbread recipe that…

Cracked Black Pepper and Parmesan Bagels

I have been practicing my bagel making this week.  In fact, this is the first batch of bagels I have made on my own from start to finish.  As a kid, my Mom would make bagels from time to time, and I would help her form them.  Unfortunately, I also remember there being a lot…

Lapsang Souchong Bread

Lapsang souchong is a black tea with a rich smoky flavor, that I completely adore, but it can be a tough sell for those who favor a more traditional and subtle tea palate.  I decided to experiment with using some of this freshly brewed tea in my bread to give it a small hint of…

Hard Cider Sourdough Starter

I realized, belatedly, that I recently posted a recipe requiring a sourdough starter, without sharing a sourdough starter recipe.  Below is the recipe I used for this winter’s sourdough starter.  I started it in the beginning of November, and it is still going strong. Ingredients: 10 oz Hard Cider 1/2 cup Water + 1/4 cup…