No images? Click here Grilled Flatbread with Olive Oil and Za'atarIt's no secret that flatbreads are having a moment. They're quick, oh-so delicious, and perfect when paired with meats and veggies. But we're here to tell you that you need more grilled bread in your life. This grilled flatbread with za'atar is a great place to start—the dough is extremely versatile, made with yogurt to keep it nice and tender, and ready to go from scratch to table all in one afternoon. The real key here is not to skimp on the za'atar. This is not a light dusting or even a big pinch. This is bread pretty much caked in the stuff, just the way it should be. More flatbreads |
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
You should be grilling your flatbread
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Welcome to the sourdough diaries
Is there an optimal way to make a starter? No images? Click here How to make a sourdough starter At the outset, the process of making your own sourdough starter can seem daunting, an inscrutable mix of microbial science and metaphysics. But if you understand the underlying concepts and follow the right steps, you will be rewarded with an active, well-developed starter that can raise bread. The Best Flour for Sourdough Starters: An InvestigationThere are plenty of recipes out there for sourdough starters, and there's a mountain of literature that you can read to understand how they work. Almost all of these resources try to answer one central question: Is there an optimal way to make a starter? And if so, how? The answers aren't simple. There are many variables at play, from the type of liquid used and hydration levels to fermenting temperatures—not to mention all the uncertainty introduced by the unpredictable world of wild yeasts and bacteria that make each and every starter unique. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try to shed some light on the matter. We decided to focus on one of the first decisions a person has to make when setting out to create their own sourdough starter: What flour should you use? Equipment and tips for homemade bread |
Monday, May 25, 2020
Why I hate Strega Nona
What's new on Serious Eats No images? Click here FEATURESWhy I Hate Strega NonaTomie dePaola’s book is full of chaos, bad pasta, and mixed-up lessons about doing the right thing. ROUNDUPS23 Grilled Chicken Recipes to Devour During Grilling SeasonTASTE TESTSJamelle Bouie Tastes Banana Nut CheeriosFOOD SCIENCEThe Science of Sourdough StartersROUNDUPS24 Grilled Seafood Recipes for Grilling SeasonKITCHEN TIPSCan't Find Bread Flour? Vital Wheat Gluten Can HelpEmail Continues After Ad Below FEATURESThe Great Farm Box BoomFOOD SCIENCEHow Gluten Works in Bread, Noodles, Pasta, Pie Dough, and More PODCASTSpecial Sauce: NYT’s Pete Wells on the Future of Restaurant Criticism |