~Bread Offerings ~  September 2021~

Here’s what’s on the menu this month:

Mama Bread
This month’s Mama bread is made with organic Sirvinta wheat milled by Maine Grains. I love working with the Heritage line of flours from Maine Grains, and this newly available Estonian wheat has been fun. I’d heard it was a good flour choice for long fermentation, and since all my breads are such, I had to try. I’m glad I did!

 

Fortissimo Durum Pita
I love making challah for shabbat, but quite often these pitas are the Friday night breads of choice. They go well with a lot of the foods my family eats during our weekly ritual, and I feel connected to my ancestors as I pat out the durum dough and throw each little disc over a fire. These sometimes get made on a stone in the oven, but more often than not in the summer, we make these on the grill.

 

East-West Spelt & Ricotta Whey Loaf
These loaves are made with two kinds of spelt: White Spelt flour from Carolina Ground in North Carolina and Elwha Spelt from Camas Country Mill. I love making fresh ricotta, especially during tomato season, and for these loaves, I use the whey leftover from the cheesemaking.

 

100% Einkorn Loaf
Einkorn is the most ancient wheat that we still cultivate. It’s genetically different than modern wheat because it reflects the time when wheat had a simpler DNA profile. It has a buttery color and a savory flavor with mild mineral overtones. I’m using grains from Maine Grains this month. This bread is a pan loaf and it’s superb as toast dripping with olive oil and a shaving of parmesan cheese.

 

I am happy to share any of my formulas with you if you reach out. I hope whatever you are baking is inspiring your day!

 

With delight and gratitude,

 

 

 

 

 

Other news from the world of grain:

-I got to hear Eli Rogosa speak at the Kneading Conference, and it led me to her website, which is abundant with information. Enjoy!

-I just got this book, and I’m very excited to read. If you’ve already read it, let’s chat.

-For information about the Flour Hour experience on Airbnb, go here.