bread baking babes

Taralli, Taralli and more Taralli….

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Taralli Pugliese.  Sort of an Italian bagel…. But smaller….. And crunchier…. And Italian…. Oh, I said that. They were delicious! Thanks so much to Ilva, of Lucullian Delights, our host kitchen this month.  Visit her blog for gorgeous photos, the proper recipe and the story behind these tasty treats. The Babes had fun with this … Continue reading…

Taralli Pugliesi; Ain’t I the Italian Babe!

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I'm a baking Bread Baking Babe this month! First – I had / could get all the ingredients. Second – they were so cute Third – how could I pass up a chance to be Italian! These wonderful little gems are brought to you courtesy of Ilva, of Lucullian Delights is our host kitchen this … Continue reading…

Bread Baking Babes make Cornucopias

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I love it when the breads all look so different….  This one really brought out the individual creativity!   Of course, the Babes might have been more careful if it was edible. Actually, probably not.  We do all rather like to play with our food. This month's host kitchen, Susan, of Wild Yeast, gave us a … Continue reading…

The Babes are back in Portugal! Broa: Portuguese Corn Bread

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Four flours?  Why not? The Bread Baking Babes are up for anything! This month's host kitchen, Elizabeth of blog from OUR kitchen, chose another yummy bread from Portugal: Broa. It's made with white cornmeal, corn flour, whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour… And a hint of honey. Doesn't that sound delicious? She has the complete … Continue reading…

Bread Baking Babes do Sweden! Brunkans Långa!

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Please, do not ask me to pronounce that! Gorel, of Grain Doe is the host kitchen, and she chose this wonderful bread from a bakery in Stockholm.  It gets it's lovely dark color and deep flavor from the graham flour and muscovado sugar. You'll find the recipe – and her story about the bakery, here. … Continue reading…

Bread Baking Babes are Sweet!

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Who said the Babes aren't sweet?  Tanna, of My Kitchen in Half Cups and our host kitchen this month set out to prove just how sweet a Babe can be.  After extensive research, lengthy discussions with her Portuguese neighbor (could a glass of port been involved?) and more than a few loaves of trial bread … Continue reading…

The Bread Baking Babes are sprouting!

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Flourless bread? Why not? To the Bread Baking Babes all things are possible! They may not all be achievable, but the possibilities are endless (or would that be mindless?) First, some news. About a month ago someone, who shall remain nameless, came to the realization that we are not all perfect Babes.  Okay, none of … Continue reading…