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Romano Cheese and Celery - Companion Bakery

Romano and Celery...in this case is a basic white dough, containing about 15% wholemeal from the wholemeal starter, with fresh celery and...Read more
Rye Flour Medium Coarse 1kg - Tasmanian Grown

Custom milled to our specifications. Companion Bakery worked with the miller in the highlands of Tasmania to produce a series of blends for...Read more
LamsonSharp Pro Dough Cutter - Polypropylene - White

Stainless steel dough scraper with polypropylene handle (115mm x 152mm). LamsonSharp™ PRO features: Hardened and tempered high-carbon...Read more
LamsonSharp Pro Dough Cutter - Walnut

Dough Scraper 115mm x 152mm LamsonSharp™ PRO Walnut Kitchen Tools feature: Hardened and tempered high-carbon stainless steel Walnut handles...Read more
LamsonSharp Pro Dough Cutter - Polypropylene - Black

Stainless steel dough scraper with polypropylene handle (115mm x 152mm). LamsonSharp™ PRO features: Hardened and tempered high-carbon...Read more
Sourdough Re-launched!

Yes it's that time again when new features emerge and things change. Sourdough Companion is now just Sourdough. Please use the...
How to store my precious starter?

I am going away for an extended overseas holiday (4 weeks). Any suggestions on how to store my starter whilst away? I currently...

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ebooks from Sourdough Companion

Hi all. I've prepared some ebooks which use recipes from Companion Bakery. There's two versions, one for home baking and one for...

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"Chocolate" Dark Rye

I adapted this recipe from the one given on the side of the bag of rye flour I purchased whilst on holiday. The recipe was a fully yeasted...Read more

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Wet dough

I'm not real new to sourdough, i make nice bread a couple times a week, but there are some problems i havn't been able to solve...
"Pão italiano" (italian bread)

Since i've started of making sourdough breads 6 months ago, this is the first time i got a bread nearly the same bread we easily...

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Novice needs starter baby help ;)

Hi guys I tried making a wild yeast starter by starting with 1 cup water and 1 cup flour. I have been adding 2 tbl water and 2...

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Sourdough Diary - Beginners please ask questions here

Please feel free to ask questions or talk about your experiences making your first sourdough.

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a simple recipe for a wholemeal sourdough

Can anyone recommend a nice simple reliable recipe for a wholemeal sourdough? I have basic equipment - no scales, for example,...

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Rubbery texture

MARI HAS ASKED: I am working with sour dough. It is good and active. I am using the recipe from the book...Tartine. bread rises,...

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Taking Care of Business!

The Bread Factory - Taking Care of Business!

We hope you enjoy this video about our bakery, based in North London, from a recent film competition we held. It shows parts of...
Bread kneading

Hand kneading

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Bread shaping part 2

Shaping Batard loaf ( Burke Street Bakery method)
Single Fold Shaping of a Wet Dough - Milawa Bakery

Single Fold Shaping of a Wet Dough - Milawa Factory

<p>Jay and Rob demonstrate the art of shaping a very wet dough using an ingenious single-fold technique. The shaped dough...
Milawa Factory Scaling Balling / Rounding Dough

Milawa Factory Scaling Balling / Rounding Dough

<p><span>Jay and Rob scale and round a beautifully structured dough. The<br /> fantastic texture is largely...
Bread Sculptures

Queen Victoria Bread Sculptures

The recently launched Queen Victoria visited Sydney, Australia, on Saturday 23 February, 2008. I was lucky enough to be in...

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T.H.E. B.R.E.A.D. F.A.C.T.O.R.Y.

T H E B R E A D F A C T O R Y

This is another video from our recent film competition which shows another side to our business - the interesting personalities...
HOBBS HOUSE at home - downloadable bread making videos, TASTER

baking at home TASTER

HOBBS HOUSE at home - downloadable bread making videos, TASTER In 2001 Tom Herbert started sharing his knowledge and passion for...

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Steam Oven Technique

Baking with Dom : Steam Oven Technique

<p><span>Dom reveals his method for adding steam to a fan-forced oven, which can otherwise be a harsh baking...

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french dave

french dave

im a young baker working in a sourdough bakery in the South of France. I would like to move to Oz. If you are interested on my...

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