Do any of you bakers also brew beer? How do you compare the two processes, which is easier?In a TED presentation, Peter Reinhart stated that bread is solid beer and beer is liquid bread. Both use the fundamental same ingredients; grain, water, yeast, and flavoring. Salt in bread, hops in beer.The biggest difference between making each is the need for cleanliness in brewing,
I just received a 7qt LODGE enamel cast iron Dutch oven and need confirmation that I can safely pre-heat it empty in my oven before baking my bread.I've read all sorts of conflicting information on the web and am a bit concerned now.Thanks in advance!Gaëlle
Hi, long time reader, first time poster. Really struggling to get the hang of baking sourdough loaves. I've been baking pizza and focaccia with my starter for a while now with great success but the loafs are always a complete disaster.