Sourdough Pretzels
Ingredients Dough 2 tablespoons butter (or 1.5 tablespoons olive oil) (see notes) ~2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 cup (230g) warm water 300g (~1.5c) sourdough starter (fed or discard) 4-5 cups (480-600 grams) unbleached, all-purpose flour Poaching 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking soda Topping Egg or egg white,...
Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin
This is best if you can let the pork marinade for 4 – 24 hours. Fall apart tender. Ingredients Pork tenderloin roast, 2-3 pounds 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2-3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon lemon pepper 3 – 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 small shallot, minced 1...
Sourdough Starter
People love my sourdough. At least they say they do. I’ve had this starter going for about three years. Clearly not as long as many but it’s developing nicely. Anyway, people think there’s some magic to this. There isn’t. Here’s the easiest way to create and grow your own...
Nanaimo Bars
It’s a Canadian thing. I’m not Canadian, but my wife is. These are always a hit. Cardiologists and dentists are big fans of these as they create a lot of patients, I’m sure. Update (27 February 2022): I’ve recently found Custard Powder at our local World Market / Cost...
Breadsticks
Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water 1.5 teaspoons instant yeast 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional) 16 ounces bread flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or ~7 teaspoons olive oil [I like using garlic-infused olive oil]) 1.75 teaspoons salt Topping 2 tablespoons melted butter 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder Cheese (optional)...