Category: France

Breadbasket, Breakfast-Brunch, Culinary world trip, France, Sourdough breads

Mastering the Art of French Bread Making. Part 4. French – Style Country Bread

This homemade French – Style Country Bread is made using the poolish or sponge method. Poolish is kind of a poor man’s (or woman’s) starter. It requires only a little pre-planning and no feedings but yields superb bread nonetheless. It also allows you to adjust the recipe timings to make this loaf fit into your […]

Breadbasket, Breakfast-Brunch, Culinary world trip, France, Special occasions, Sweet breads

Braided Brioche

The braided shape certainly isn’t the classic brioche shape, the dough would take in France, where it’s generally presented in its tradional fluted form, with a “knot” on top. However, it’s a delicious variation. A bit sweeter than my Brioche Overnight or the classic Brioche à Tête (Brioche Parisienne), it tastes the best with butter […]