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Sourdough Focaccia with pickled grapes, speck and thyme is a deliciously crusty and chewy flatbread with a light crumb and big bursts of flavor from the bold toppings. I have two words for you — Picked Grapes! Wow, they are my new obsession. I’m so happy that Sneha, our hostess for today’s #BreadBakers event, chose …

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Layers of silky brioche dough are filled with cocoa, cherries and almonds, then topped with cream cheese frosting. Chocolate Cherry Almond Brioche Buns are indulgent, but they’re totally worth the work and calories I knew I wanted to do a sweet bread based on a brioche dough, but had a bit of a time finding …

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Hey, don’t throw away those leftover mashed potatoes! Make this soft and fragrant Mashed Potato Craisin Bread with a sweet cinnamon swirl. I love Thanksgiving leftovers. In fact, if I don’t host the holiday meal I’ll sometimes buy a small turkey breast to roast just so we can have leftovers for ourselves all weekend. I don’t …

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Bursts of sweet cherry tomato with fragrant rosemary on a light and chewy crust – Cherry Tomato Focaccia with Rosemary & Parmesan is a great snack, or have it for lunch, or serve it with salad for a light dinner. I love focaccia. But what’s not to love? Light and chewy crust judiciously topped with …

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The chance to bake sourdough bread in a 185-year-old, wood-fired brick oven is a baker’s dream. Even if you never get such an opportunity, I have some bread-baking tips that will help you create beautiful fresh loaves from your home oven. About 5 years ago I was invited by a friend to bake at the home …

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