Archive - Fill Up on Bread

Not All Bread Flours Are Cut Out for Every Task

But a few are pretty darn great.

Apr 20, 2024 •

March 2024

Bread Advice Is Confusing as Hell. It Doesn’t Have to Be.

In which this newsletter changes names, changes gears, and finds its focus.

Mar 30, 2024 •

More Rules for Sourdough Starter Maintenance

On starter "peaks", kitchen faeries, and more.

Mar 12, 2024 •

Proof Reading: March 6th, 2024

This week: Pre-shaping isn’t fully necessary, and thoughts on dough development.

Mar 6, 2024 •

Baking Bread in a Gas Oven, Uncovered

A new versatile, low-cost approach that won't blow up your home.

Mar 2, 2024 •

February 2024

Rules for Sourdough Starter Maintenance

7 More Uncool Opinions and Strategies That Tend To Work

Feb 26, 2024 •

Proof Reading: A Semi-Regular Round-Up of Links and Videos From Across the Web

Today's theme: cool shaping techniques.

Feb 22, 2024 •

The Progressive Slap-and-Fold Technique

A look at different ways to develop bread dough by hand—and the way I like to do it.

Feb 20, 2024 •

Beginner Ambient Sourdough Bread

An elegant iteration on "No Knead Bread" that can serve as a framework for your home baking.

Feb 18, 2024 •

Existential Bread is a journal of techniques and experiments for the inquisitive home baker.

Feb 17, 2024 •

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