Even in a conventional grocery store, you have many options to choose from when it comes to different flours: those that are indicated for different purposes, white and whole wheat, and even those...
In The Techniques of Artisan Bread Baking course at ICE, one of the first few recipes students make is Irish soda bread. Many American bakers tend to associate the bread with St. Patrick's Day, though...
With a mission to learn the art of making the city’s favorite breakfast food, I signed up for a course in bagels, pretzels and bialys. The class, a mix of culinary students and recreational bakers...
Known as the “Prince of Darkness” for his deeply toasted, crusty loaves, Sim began his career as a Pastry Chef in London and went on to become the Founding and Head Baker of Balthazar Bakery, one of...
Hailing from the land of apfelstrudel and Sachertorte, Thanksgiving was a culture shock when he came to America from Austria in 1996. More than 20 years later, he loves Thanksgiving and regards it as...
Chef Sim has been a baker since 1973. He's working with a three-year-old starter and recommends a three-day dough for "a soft, airy interior with a nice crusty shell on it and a lot of flavor." First...
Rosh Hashanah, known as the Jewish New Year, is upon us. It literally means “head of the year,” and it’s a time when people of Jewish faith celebrate the creation of the world and welcome good luck...
Firstly, let's identify what flour is. It’s amazing to me how many people have no idea how to make flour or where it comes from. Types of Wheat There are six classes of wheat — within which are around...
Chef Sim uses plantains roasted with brown sugar and rum for this quick bread. "The riper they are, the sweeter the flavor," he says. He adds orange juice to the batter for moisture, nutmeg for...
Chef Herve integrates his deep knowledge of science into classroom lessons at ICE, and recently he was invited to share that expertise with a UCLA Science & Food undergraduate class on the science of...
Homemade bread typically only has flour, water, salt and yeast, and I love knowing exactly what is in my baked goods. If you can’t find yeast, try working on a sourdough starter! Once the smell of...
