My mother loves vanilla cupcakes. Every birthday she requests vanilla on vanilla. This combination does nothing to spark my interest, but as a good daughter should I make them for her. I need more flavor in my cakes than just vanilla and as far as blonde cupcakes go these are my favorites. The addition of […] The post Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes appeared first on The Baker's Guide.| The Baker's Guide
I am fighting a painfully frustrating war with my two year old son when it comes to eating breakfast. I feel like I have tried everything under the sun with virtually no successes. I win the occasional battle and think to myself, “okay, now we are finally on to something”, only to have to next […] The post French Toast Bread appeared first on The Baker's Guide.| The Baker's Guide
I think that most people who follow my site will agree that I really like making breads above all other things. I can’t seem to help it. There is no other baked good that requires as much nurturing and understanding as a loaf of bread. It is unique in the fact that it really is […] The post Sunflower Seed Batard made with Sourdough appeared first on The Baker's Guide.| The Baker's Guide
I came across this recipe while searching for some different kinds of yeast breads to teach at one of my classes. I was looking for something that would have a very distinctive flavor and that would utilize some different techniques. This recipe has both of those and the spices and flavorings in it can be […] The post Biscotti Picanti appeared first on The Baker's Guide.| The Baker's Guide
Summer is unofficially here again! I love that I live in New England and get to enjoy four distinct seasons. The start of a new season always gets me excited. I don’t think I could ever live without the changing seasons, because when the seasons change so do the menu options. Since it is now […] The post Homemade Hamburger Buns appeared first on The Baker's Guide.| The Baker's Guide
I’ll be honest, this bread turned out pretty amazing on the first try, which rarely happens when I am creating a brand new recipe, but I guess we all get lucky sometimes. The only thing I really changed from my first attempt was to add a little more chocolate. I only put about 4 oz […] The post Country Sourdough Boule with Chocolate appeared first on The Baker's Guide.| The Baker's Guide
I have made Pane Siciliano or Semolina Bread many, many times before, because I love its nutty flavor and beautifully golden interior crumb. A few months ago I was planning for my next session of baking classes and was trying to think of recipes that were not your everyday Italian bread recipes. This bread came […] The post Pane Siciliano (Semolina Bread) appeared first on The Baker's Guide.| The Baker's Guide
I think breads that are leavened with a wild yeast have a much more complex flavor profile than breads that just use commercial yeast. You also get a bread that is entirely unique to you. This is because a levain that is from my home will be different than the one in yours, depending on […] The post Creating your own Levain appeared first on The Baker's Guide.| The Baker's Guide
I love brioche!! How can you beat the oh so soft and rich interior of a bread that is made with so much butter? Well, I think spread a bit more butter on a slice and add a touch of fresh raspberry jam! This dough is hard to work with and I recommend making the […] The post Braided Brioche appeared first on The Baker's Guide.| The Baker's Guide
I really thought I was going to get a lot of things posted this holiday season, but such is life time got away from me. My grandmother got sick then passed away the week before Christmas, so posting didn’t really seem that important. So, I apologize for all my cookie recipes being a bit on […]| The Baker's Guide
