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RUSTIC ITALIAN BREAD

Posted on January 22, 2012 by thesolitarycook

So you pulled your preferment ( also known as a biga, Jan 21 post: Let’s Bake!) out of the fridge this morning, right?  Before we jump into kneading, let me explain a few things. The first thing you’ll want to do … Continue reading →

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LET’S BAKE! RUSTIC ITALIAN BREAD

Posted on January 21, 2012 by thesolitarycook

Remember that David Bowie song, “Let’s Dance?”  His sultry, purring baritone issuing an invitation you wouldn’t dream of turning down?  Call me strange, but that’s the lure that baking has for me.  And aren’t weekends just made for baking?  Especially … Continue reading →

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