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It's been a few weeks since my first loaf with my new starter. Christmas has gotten in the way of my baking. The first loaf I made was not...Read more

Companion Bakery - We Need a Baker!

Maedi and I and family have been establishing an artisan baking centre in Tasmania, Australia. The centre comprises: Companion Bakery,...Read more

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I love this time of the year.

I really don't like cold weather but at least it makes for temperatures that allow for long fermentations. I find the flavor of the breads...Read more

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Xmas Nibbles

I love trying out cooking something new when you have family and friends over for Christmas drinks. So when my wife invited our neighbours...Read more

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"Local Breads" Auvergne Couronne

I'm now up to a new chapter in the book which focuses on bread from The Auvergne. This area of France produces most of the grain used by...Read more

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Vanocka

Last weekend was busy with Christmas baking for lots of us! Here is my Vanocka. I used the recipe and method from http://leake-family.com/...Read more

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Christmas bread

It time to get ready to make all those special breads that come about for the Christmas holidays. Last year when I made Panettone the...Read more

My new starter

Hi everyone. My name is Anna. I started a new sourdough starter about 5 days. The weather here in Melbourne was been warm and humid over...Read more

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New pizza stone, new month, new bread

A few days ago my trusty pizza stone cracked in half. Faithful to the last, it waited until the end of a pizza bake - I didn't discover its...Read more

Companion Roasted Pumpkin

Well I finally got around to making Graham's roasted pumpkin bread and I am very happy with the results for a first attempt. I left the...Read more

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