Burnt Ancient Grain Bread

In my last effort baking home toasted grano arso bread, I mixed barley and semola rimacinata. The results were less than stellar. This time I adjusted the formula, using a highly active levain, semola rimacinata, as well as a grano Miracolo from Molino...

Ancient Grains (Molino Grassi)

Molino Grassi is an 80-year old mill with a home in Italy's Parma region. It specializes in ancient grains. More specifically, it specializes in ancient, non-GMO grains. Luckily for Americans, it is now selling its products on Amazon. I bought some of their...

Einkorn & Wheat Levain

Einkorn is the ancient grain that's regained popularity recently. But it remains something of a mystery when it comes to handling. While high in protein, the flour is weak in gluten, so shaping a decent loaf can be a challenge.  After a long proof, designed...

Gelatinize, Then Chill (A Modern Approach For Ancient Grains)

Ever since I'd heard of ancient grains at San Francisco Baking Institute, I've wanted to try them. Well, enough procrastination, I choose this gorgeous weekend to devote to Quinoa and teff, my latest ventures in psuedo-cereals and ancient grasses....

Teff, among the ancients!

Every picture tells a the story, right? Rod Stewart said it not me. If this nub of my latest loaf is any indication of my love, or great appreciation for the world's smallest grain, I am ahead of myself, Teff. That's the name of this nutty and vigorous grain,...