Banneton baskets are super handy for proving beautiful artisan and sourdough breads in but what's the best way to clean them? It's a bit tricky since they are made out of cane but here's how I do it.
Sourdough is regarded as the King (or Queen) of bread by many, including me! But what makes it different? I'll be talking a lot more about sourdough in future videos because it is such a HUGE topic, but for now a little introduction for you...
This is the cause of so many penny drop moments on my bread making courses. Your dough has a top and a bottom and it stays that way for the whole process, right up until it hits the oven. It's so important and here's why.
It is such a shame to hack a loaf into door wedges having put so much time, love and patience into making it in the first place. Here's how to cut your loaf into perfect slices every time.
Kneading develops gluten, and gluten is essential if we want our bread to rise up tall and proud however... there is one more thing that helps develop gluten and that is... time. Here's how to make no-knead bread.