Make a Perfect Hot Cross Loaf This Easter

Make a Perfect Hot Cross Loaf This Easter

Filled with dried fruit, candied citrus peel, flavoured with mixed spice, and marked with a cross, hot cross buns are an essential part of Easter. But this time we will turn them into a loaf. You can find a dedicated recipe for buns on my channel in the Breads of...
How to Make Casatiello, Savoury Neapolitan Easter Cake

How to Make Casatiello, Savoury Neapolitan Easter Cake

I love finding out about unique festive breads from all over the world. This casatiello is certainly that. A huge bread filled with meat and cheese and topped with whole eggs. Traditionally the bread is prepared on Good Friday and left to slowly rise overnight and...
Choreg | This Armenian Easter Bread Contains a Unique Ingredient

Choreg | This Armenian Easter Bread Contains a Unique Ingredient

Another great addition to the Breads of Easter playlist. This Armenian choreg will make the Easter Bunny come to your house for sure! It may look like other festive breads because making a braided loaf for festivities is traditional in many cultures. But don’t let its...
How to Make a 100% Hydration Bread by Hand

How to Make a 100% Hydration Bread by Hand

Making a 100% hydration bread has been on my list forever. But I always hesitated because I thought it would be super messy and difficult. But the King Arthur Baking website had an awesome guide on this. So, I adapted the recipe to fit my style and it worked out...
Does Mixing Salt & Yeast Have a Negative Effect?

Does Mixing Salt & Yeast Have a Negative Effect?

Does salt actually harm yeast? No it does not. At least not in any significant way. If you have watched any of my videos you would have noticed that I always mix my dough in pretty much the same order – liquid, yeast, salt, other ingredients like sugar, etc., then mix...