Category Archives: Breads & Pizzas

SUNDAY BAKING: GOLD NUGGET BREAD

Posted on January 26, 2014 by thesolitarycook

When I first began making an iteration of this bread years ago, my sister felt I’d finally taken a serious birdwatching habit a step too far.  I’ll admit, the idea did come to me as I was filling feeders one … Continue reading →

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MIDSUMMER SOUP and BREAD, The Truth

Posted on July 16, 2013 by thesolitarycook

I wish I could tell you that it was my intent all along to give you a recipe free from any distraction, but the truth is that sometimes I am so focused on the outcome of something that fine details … Continue reading →

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CASATIELLO: THE BEST BREAD EVER

Posted on June 8, 2012 by thesolitarycook

I mean ever.  Every now and then the memory of it would resurface from culinary school days.  One evening, Chef Peter asked if I would like to make a bread called Casatiello.  It was clear from the glimmer in his … Continue reading →

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MEATLESS MONDAY: BROCCOLI-MUSHROOM CALZONE

Posted on April 16, 2012 by thesolitarycook

I had pizza dough left over from Saturday, and had designs on it for a calzone for tonight.  It was a busy weekend, and I ran out of time to do my typical rough sketch of dinner ideas for the … Continue reading →

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RAIN AND A BLT PIZZA

Posted on April 15, 2012 by thesolitarycook

I woke early this morning to the sound of rain plopping on the hosta lilies taking shape in the bed outside my window.  Last week I’d talked to my neighbor about whether we should be thinking about turning sprinkler systems … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY PIZZA AND GRATITUDE

Posted on April 14, 2012 by thesolitarycook

Pizza is on the menu tonight.  It’s that odd time of year when it can be warmer outside than it is inside.  Though today that’s not saying much, because it’s not a heck of a lot warmer outside.  Still, I … Continue reading →

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CHALLAH WITH HERBS

Posted on April 7, 2012 by thesolitarycook

Please forgive me for being so late getting this posted.  I was out of town last week for a food show in Deadwood, South Dakota.  The weather was spectacular.  We arrived a day early so we would have time for … Continue reading →

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RYE BREAD WITH DILL

Posted on March 18, 2012 by thesolitarycook

You pulled your rye preferment out while coffee was brewing, right?  Good.  After about an hour it should be ready to be built into a couple of generous loaves of rye bread. I love the flavor of rye.  I don’t … Continue reading →

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NOUVEAU IRISH SODA BREAD

Posted on March 14, 2012 by thesolitarycook

thesolitarycook made friends all over the world yesterday.  She was hot in Ireland.  Definitely warm in the UK, a bit tepid in France, and one soul each in Germany and Australia stuck a respective toe in the water.  It isn’t … Continue reading →

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CRÈME FRAÎCHE BISCUITS

Posted on March 8, 2012 by thesolitarycook

I started down the crème fraîche path via a vivid memory of my first trip to France, then began thinking outside the box, or off the path if you will.  Biscuits came to mind because crème fraîche can sometimes substitute perfectly … Continue reading →

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