Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 4hyoutube.comDough Scoring: Two LeavesYouTube video by Breadtopia 020
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 5hThis week we took our tasty and airy Breadtopia select sourdough bread formula and upped the hydration from 76% to 82%, and we tested extending the fermentation in another bake. Can you see how that impacted the crumb in the second pic? Learn more about this experiment and recipe: b7p.org/69cSw 161
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 5hIt looks so much like injera, right?! It would be interested to ferment ployes like injera too. 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Butter and brown sugar on a ploye + target batter consistency. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMEH...youtube.comAcadian Ployes, batter consistencyYouTube video by Breadtopia 020
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Ployes are delicious buckwheat-and-wheat flatbreads from Acadian and Brayon cultures in Maritime Canada and eastern Maine and Quebec. They can lean sweet or savory because the "eyes" will soak up everything from butter and syrups to a regional pork spread, stews, and soups. Recipe: b7p.org/mONksb7p.orgAcadian PloyesPloyes are delicious buckwheat and wheat flatbreads from Acadian and Brayon culture in Maritime Canada and eastern Maine and Quebec. They’re easy to make and can be served both sweet and savory. 1156
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Harvest Corn Sourdough Bread🌽is a unique table bread with a porridge of both field corn and sweet corn. Pair it with your late summer vegetable dishes and fall stews, or use it for sandwichs, toast, and even French toast.b7p.orgHarvest Corn SourdoughEnjoy the two kinds of corn flavor in this sourdough bread that uses both field corn and sweet corn. Try it with fresh milled yellow dent corn or storebought cornmeal and sweet corn from the cob if… 020
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Made with white wine and olive oil, Italian taralli are much more interesting than your average cracker. Try our recipe using organic extra fancy durum flour for even more nutty flavor and crunch: b7p.org/vmRtMb7p.orgItalian Taralli CrackersItalian taralli crackers have a robust savory flavor and crispy texture that is perfect on a charcuterie board or as a solo snack. The dough is hydrated with dry white wine and olive oil… 011
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 05/09/2026The starter build and final dough for this bread use 107°F water. For real! Modeled after a scrumptious bread from Öfferl bakery in Austria, this seeded ancient grain sourdough bread offers complex lactic acid and spice flavors, along with a hearty moist texture. Learn more: b7p.org/S9zn8b7p.orgAustrian Urkorn Sourdough BreadModeled after a scrumptious bread from Öfferl Bakery in Austria, this seeded ancient grain sourdough bread offers complex lactic acid and spice flavors, along with a hearty moist texture. 091
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Learn various ways to add inclusions to dough in our recipe for Cheddar Jalapeño Sourdough b7p.org/mwJW8 Figure out what works for your space, appliances, schedule, and crumb preference. We even offer a strategy for when you do a quick yeast process with dough inclusions.b7p.orgCheddar Jalapeño Sourdough BreadCheddar cheese and jalapeño peppers are a dream team especially against the backdrop of a flavorful and chewy part-wheat sourdough bread. Try this recipe, choosing your preferred whole grain flour and... 041
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 22/08/2026We accidentally created a recipe for Snickerdoodle Donut Holes—and are thrilled. They're so tasty with the classic snickerdoodle tang and light cinnamon sweetness. Chill the whole grain dough overnight for the smoothest texture and deepest nutty flavor. Recipe, incl cookie conversion: b7p.org/xtp2kb7p.orgWhole Grain Snickerdoodle Donut HolesSnickerdoodle donut holes bake up in just eight minutes and make a delicious treat. They have the tasty snickerdoodle tang and are lightly sweet with cinnamon and nutty whole wheat flavors. 011
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Egg and Herb Breakfast Pizzas🌾a meal of tangy sourdough, spicy-herby zhug, two cheeses, cherry tomatoes, and an egg added a few minutes before the baking is done. Bonus: reheat or cook until the yolk sets for an on-the-go meal. Recipe: b7p.org/gGW6i www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsDU...youtube.comEgg and Herb Breakfast PizzasYouTube video by Breadtopia 010
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Kolaches are delicious Czech pastries also popular in parts of the U.S., especially Texas. In our recipe we use sifted whole grain flour for extra nutrients and flavor, and fresh fruit on top of the sweet cheese filling for a pop of juicy flavor. b7p.org/L9p9tb7p.orgKolachesKolaches are delicious Czech pastries that are popular in parts of the U.S. too, especially Texas. They’re made with an enriched yeast dough, sweet cheese filling, fruit preserves, poppy seed paste… 0102
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 01/08/2026This week I played with a demi baguette cutting and shaping approach that I’ve seen other bakers do, and I developed a whole grain spelt and wheat sourdough baguette recipe to go with it: b7p.org/WKTwD Yeast conversion is super easy, see the recipe notes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ETm...youtube.comDemi Baguettes from a Bâtard ShapeYouTube video by Breadtopia 140
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 26/07/2026A few photos from the Kneading Conference in Maine last week where I learned from "grainiacs and bread buffs from all over the country" in the apt words of the @mainegrainalliance 🌾 Slides feature @mainegrains @skowheganbiergarten @good_pierogi @zandzdc @breadwright @paulpollaro216 @solonrich 2104
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Finnish butter eye buns #voisilmäpulla exemplify the saying: “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” because this divine flavor experience comes from a few simple ingredients. Recipe: b7p.org/Vivy4b7p.orgVoisilmapulla | Finnish Butter Eye BunsFinnish butter eye buns are captivating with their caramelized butter-sugar center and cardamom infused sweet bread. Try our variations with white Kamut flour for a gold colored bun or sourdough… 020
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 11/07/20262) I treated this microbial soup with all the experience of someone who has made a lot of sourdough starters over the years. Basically responsive feedings when at room temp, plus ample use of the refrigerator. 010
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 11/07/20261) Even with separate and clean tools, there has got to be a fair amount of lactobacillus in my kitchen and living on my hands. This probably smoothed the path of the yeast frankenstarter to becoming a tasty sourdough starter. 110
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Off the bat there were two factors I could think of that limit the reproducibility of my results. 120
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 11/07/2026"Yeast frankenstarter" was made by putting a bit of instant yeast in flour and water and treating it like sourdough starter. By six weeks it smelled like sourdough starter, made bread indistinguishable from sourdough bread, and had an almost identical pH level. Learn more here: b7p.org/C2RjL 3164
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 04/07/2026We tested different flours and strategies to get the right structure plus pillowy softness so these chili dog buns can hold their cargo and you can squish it all to take a bite. Guess which worked better for these buns: tangzhong or potato flakes?youtube.comChili Dog Buns: How to ShapeYouTube video by Breadtopia 051
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 04/07/2026This week on the blog @homebreadbaker offers a mouthwatering tribute to the LA Chili Dog and we have a delicious bun recipe with the perfect squish and spring so you too can experience the glory of this comfort food: b7p.org/6acDzb7p.orgChili Dog BunsChili dog buns are meant to be pillowy soft and springy—able to stand up to the weighty combo of hot dog and chili. This recipe makes squishy, delicious buns in a home kitchen with simple… 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Catalan tomato bread (pa amb tomàquet) is a fantastic way to enjoy your summer tomatoes. It is easy to make, neat to eat compared with its Italian cousin bruschetta, and so very delicious. Blog post: b7p.org/Fv9hB Video how-to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAp8...b7p.orgCatalan Tomato Bread (Pa amb Tomàquet)Catalan tomato bread is a fantastic way to enjoy bread and summer tomatoes. Eat it on its own or serve with cured meats, tinned fish, or roasted vegetables. 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 27/06/2026...and then take those French toast leftovers and add them to some fried chicken the next day lol 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 20/06/2026With Father's Day coming up, we created a French toast recipe to go with our recently posted Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread. Serve with fresh berries and maple syrup or make the ultimate fusion of cinnamon roll, sourdough bread, and French toast by drizzling on cream cheese frosting.b7p.orgCinnamon Swirl French ToastGive our recipe for Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread a try and reserve some slices for a tasty French toast breakfast with this simple, scalable recipe. Enjoy it with fresh berries and maple syrup or… 100
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Making the cinnamon-brown sugar swirls, recipe link in the video description.youtube.comCinnamon Roll Bread ShapingYouTube video by Breadtopia 010
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Dessert toast? Yes, please! We have a new recipe that combines the decadent gooey swirls of a cinnamon roll and the chewy crumb and crispy crust of an artisan-style sourdough bread: b7p.org/WuXekb7p.orgCinnamon Roll Sourdough BreadEnjoy this fusion of flavor and bread style that combines the decadent gooey swirls of a cinnamon roll with the chewy crumb and crispy crust of an artisan-style sourdough bread. Toast and butter a… 010
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 06/06/2026We tested two wheat varietals to make a copycat recipe for the famous cheddar bay biscuits from Red Lobster restaurant. The clear winner? Your taste buds, regardless of which nutrient-rich flour you choose.b7p.orgCopycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Whole Wheat FlourHere’s a whole wheat variation on the famous cheddar bay biscuit from Red Lobster restaurant—full of decadent garlic, cheese, and butter flavor but with more nutrients and fiber. 020
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Here’s a baking adjacent “how to” that perhaps will be useful to 1/3 of bread fans🐈I promise it’s easy, no green thumb required.b7p.orgHow to Grow Cat Grass from Wheat BerriesAbout 1/3 of American households have a cat and some of us buy cat grass from the pet store at $10 a pop. Last fall, I learned from my daughter that you can grow cat grass yourself from wheat berries. 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 30/05/2026🌾New recipe for a soft and chewy pan bread 🍞Full of creamy oat flavor and a hint of cinnamon from red fife flour, this is a great bread for sandwiches and toast, pairing well with everything from salty meat to tart jam to dulce de leche for a #desserttoastb7p.orgLight Wheat Oatmeal BreadThis soft and chewy oatmeal bread has a tasty mix of bread flour, whole wheat flour, and rolled oats. It is slightly enriched with honey and oil, making it a great bread for savory sandwiches and jam… 001
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 28/05/2026The acidity can reduce the fluffiness of the crumb so you want to build a sweet stiff starter the night before. That selects for wild yeast that are more tolerant of fat/sugar. (There was a scientific study a while back comparing blood sugar response to "white, wheat, and sourdough breads." Sigh.) 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 28/05/2026I dream of a day when people, even non-breadnerd people, realize that sourdough is a type of leavener, and not a bread style in itself. Here's a recipe for one of many sourdough milk breads on the Breadtopia blog: b7p.org/ePHKZ (My favorite is a saffron spiced milk bread.)thetimes.comMove over sourdough: why chefs are switching to milk breadFrom Ben Murphy’s beef-fat brushed loafs to honey-glazed shokupan at Row on 5, London restaurants are increasingly opting for the familiar Japanese comfort food 120
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Quick tips, research takeaways, and links to the original experiments if you want dive deep into any of the bread baking steps that fascinate or confound you.b7p.orgBread Baking Strategies and TechniquesA compendium of techniques for baking great bread in your home kitchen. Covers everything from dough leavening to shaping and scoring to working with whole grain flour and more. With tips, tricks… 010
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Bialys are delicious, chewy bread rolls usually with onions and poppyseeds in the center. Breadtopia's recipe is for sourdough leavening so we're offering an instant yeast conversion on our (free) substack here: substack.com/profile/2532... and here is the original sourdough version: b7p.org/B0KzBsubstack.comBreadtopia (@breadtopia)🌾RECIPE BELOW🌾Bialys are delicious, chewy bread rolls usually with onions and poppyseeds in the center. Breadtopia's recipe from a few years back is for sourdough leavening so we're offering instant y... 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Our food system incentivizes companies to prioritize increasing profit margins over making healthy food, and baking and eating real bread is a (delicious) form of resistance.breadtopia.comBake Real BreadNot only will baking and eating real bread help make your body healthier, it also tastes way, way better than the starch blobs with their dozens of unpronounceable ingredients waiting on the grocery… 010
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 09/05/2026This cake isn’t a simple combination of butter, sugar, and all purpose flour—but it’s still quite easy to make and so delicious. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1eX...youtube.comFlipping a Lemon Ricotta Olive Oil Upside-Down CakeYouTube video by Breadtopia 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Inspired by Mother's Day flower bouquets, here's a recipe for a lemon ricotta upside-down cake that has a floral vibe and is both scrumptious and healthy—with soft white wheat flour, olive oil, ricotta, lemon, mango, and strawberry: b7p.org/ivuTjb7p.orgWhole Grain Lemon Ricotta Upside Down CakeThis moist cake is decadent and perhaps a bit healthy too, combining the nutrients and delicious flavors of soft white whole wheat flour, olive oil, ricotta, lemon, mangos and strawberries. 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Step-by-step process for making lepinja / somun flatbread: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bnM...youtube.comSourdough Lepinja FlatbreadYouTube video by Breadtopia 010
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Fluffier and thicker than pita bread, lepinja or somun is a flatbread from the Balkan region of Southeastern Europe. Our recipe uses sourdough leavening and buttery, slightly-sweet white Kamut flour, along with the traditional three stages of dough rising. Check it out here: b7p.org/IysIU 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 25/04/2026We have yeast and sourdough recipes for Mexican conchas, new on the blog 🌾 Conchas are an iconic #pandulce that is pillowy soft and perfect for dipping in hot chocolate or for ice cream sandwiches.youtube.comMexican Conchas (Yeast and Sourdough Variations)YouTube video by Breadtopia 010
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 25/04/2026The topping on a concha is crispy and delicate, almost like a sugar cookie, and the bread underneath is a pillowy brioche—such a delicious combo. Learn more about this popular Mexican sweet bread here: b7p.org/dFj7u 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Below is neat news segment about the Breadlab at Washington State University, where researchers are on a quest to optimize wheat's flavor, nutrition, baking properties, yield--and resistance to disease, pests, heat, and drought.cbsnews.comBreeding a better breadOver the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab,... 010
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Step-by-step easy whole wheat sandwich bread video:youtube.comBeginner Fresh Milled Flour Sandwich BreadYouTube video by Breadtopia 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Beginner sandwich bread recipe🌾for super flavorful wholesome bread with video instructions, simple ingredients, and about 20 minutes of active time.b7p.orgBeginner Whole Wheat Sandwich BreadWhether you’re new to whole wheat flour or an experienced baker just looking to make a simple, nutrient-rich bread, this easy recipe delivers a soft and flavorful sandwich bread in just a few hours. 010
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Forming ravioli with fresh extra-fancy durum pasta dough🌾youtu.beHow to Roll and Cut RavioliYouTube video by Breadtopia 010
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Recipe and tips for making fresh pasta 🌾youtu.beHow to Make Pasta DoughYouTube video by Breadtopia 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Breadtopia has a new flour: organic extra-fancy durum. The silky texture and buttery flavor are fantastic. Check out our pasta dough formula with this flour—for any shape, even spaghetti—and our recipe for ravioli with asparagus and mushroom fillings.b7p.orgFancy Durum Pasta: Ravioli, Spaghetti and MoreMaking homemade pasta with Breadtopia’s extra-fancy durum flour is such a joy both in how the dough handles and the final flavor and texture of whatever pasta you make—whether ravioli, spaghetti… 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Pan Chuta is a soft, fragrantly spiced bread from Peru and in this recipe, we use some traditional elements like chamomile tea and anise seeds—but paired with sourdough and a flavorful sifted flour. The result is a delicious centerpiece bread, perfect for breakfast or snacking: b7p.org/CZF2wyoutu.beSourdough Peruvian Pan ChutaYouTube video by Breadtopia 000
Breadtopia @breadtopia.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Guyanese tennis rolls are pillowy soft, sweet, and fragrant with lemon zest. Try our recipe with yeast or sourdough, and enjoy these delicious rolls in the traditional way with a thick slice of cheddar cheese, or with butter or even plain. Learn more here: b7p.org/GR5M5b7p.orgGuyanese Tennis RollsGuyanese tennis rolls are pillowy soft, sweet, and fragrant with lemon zest. Enjoy them in the traditional way with a thick slice of cheddar cheese or with butter, jam, or plain. They’re delicious for... 052