Meditations On Baking The following notes reflect the learning curve that began as a Chef’s apprentice in 1979. By 2005, during a less glorious career phase, I had reached a temporary stopping point, so I began a compilation of my Chef’s notes as a distraction. It was during this period that The Unabaker was born, which I've written about in an earlier post (Birth Of The Unabaker). Originally intended as a gift for my first-born son which I hoped would put the Baker's fire in him, it took initial form as a short and sweet how-to guide with an accompanying formula calculating tool, and a jar of sourdough culture. I’ve been reading and studying Baking, and adding notes ever since. The original very modest formula calculator has undergone sixteen updates, each one elaborating and refining the design, as well as its functions and practical applications. I intend to post that in the near future, along with a quick start guide, plus a much more detailed guide for more advanced ba...
Step by step instructions for saving the world, one loaf at a time