Does Sourdough Offer Hope for the Gluten Intolerant?

...ted in sourdough cultures around the world. It’s simply the handling (long fermentation times or those tricky additives) that give San Francisco sourdough that tangier flavor. To get breads made with a real fermented culture you’re going to have to seek out a good bakery (rare) or make it yourself. Choosing the DIY option will save you a lot of money and is not that difficult once you get the hang of it. The new/old horizon of baking with sourdoug...

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An Easy and Healthy 100% Whole Rye Bread Recipe

...sour it will get (note that it could get too sour if you really extend the fermentation). Too short a fermentation will lead to an overly dense loaf. That said, you’ve got considerable flexibility. A few hours in either direction won’t make much of a difference. This is one loaf I’ve never managed to screw up. If you try this loaf please let me know how it works out. Also let me know if you try any variations such as adding nuts and sprouted grain...

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Timing Sourdough Feeding

...mate four hours at room temperature (this first rise is also called a bulk fermentation). After the four hour bulk fermentation, I shape the dough, put it in the refrigerator and bake the next day. This second period of fermentation is called “proofing”). I’ve found that putting the dough in the refrigerator to proof has a few advantages: it develops a richer flavor, the dough is easier to handle, it’s less likely to stick to the bread form, and y...

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Non-Toxic Cleaning for the Home

...n their travel paths with vinegar or rubbing alcohol to erase their scent, making it hard for them to find their way back in. Block their points of entrance with strong smelling and powdery substances. Start with non-toxic stuff and work your way up to boric acid if you have to. Many people find lines of cinnamon very effective. Other have used lines of baby powder or even lavender buds. If your fruit bowl went bad and now you are plagued by fruit...

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Urban Homestead Trademarks Cancelled!

...es that helped publicize Coyne and Knutzen’s book, as well as the Facebook page of a Denver farmer’s market. In 2011, EFF and Winston & Strawn petitioned the USPTO on behalf of Coyne, Knutzen, and book publisher Process Media, asking for the trademarks’ cancellation. “The words and phrases we use every day to describe basic activities should never be the exclusive property of a single person or business,” said EFF Legal Director Corynne McSherry....

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