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Frankencheese: Our Solution To Making Your Favorite Cheeses Melt Like Pizza Cheese
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Published: May 27, 2025 23:13
Cheese comes in many shapes, textures, colors, and flavors. While many cheeses melt exceedingly well and brown slightly as pizza dough bakes, others either do not melt at all or melt with noticeable fat separation. A good melt is achieved with the right…
The Role of Yeast in Bread
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Published: May 22, 2025 22:48
Yeast is the engine of bread making. It is important for leavening the bread and also affects the flavor and smell of bread. The longer the period of fermentation, the more pronounced the yeast flavors become because the microbes have more time to produce…
How To Make Sourdough Starter
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Published: May 22, 2025 22:47
Sourdough starter, which we refer to as levain, is made by mixing flour and water, then leaving the mixture to sit, uncovered, at room temperature until the microscopic yeast cells and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) that are present in the flour begin feeding.…
Sourdough Starter Basics
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Published: May 22, 2025 22:47
Sourdough is arguably the oldest form of leavened bread. The first loaves were sourdoughs, and levain was also the first leavening agent. Travel to bakeries and kitchens in any corner of the world, and you’ll likely find some form of sourdough bread.…
Storage Options for Leftover Sourdough Starter
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Published: May 22, 2025 22:47
Without consistent feeding, sourdough starters get tired pretty quickly. We were surprised at how disappointing a sourdough bread made with even a 3-day-old starter (which we refer to as levain) turned out. There was uneven leavening, and while the loaf…
The Role of Flour in Making Bread
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Published: May 22, 2025 22:43
Flour is probably one of the first ingredients that comes to mind when you consider making bread. Flour is the core matter of bread and provides the main structure that anchors the other ingredients in the baked loaf in part because its largest component…
Introducing Natural Wonders: Nathan Myhrvold’s New Book with National Geographic
https://modernistcuisine.com/nw/introducing-natural-wonders-nathan-myhrvolds-new-book-with-geographic/
Published: April 8, 2025 14:55
We are beyond thrilled to announce our collaboration with National Geographic on an all-new photography book: Natural Wonders. It goes on sale this October and is available for preorder now. This marks the first time Modernist Cuisine founder Nathan…
All about Brioche
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Published: March 28, 2025 22:57
Brioche is a bread with an identity crisis. Simultaneously cakey, yeasty, bready, and sweet, brioche offers a unique richness that comes from being laden with butter. In fact, our master recipe uses 50% butter, though brioche can be made with as much as…
Time-Saving Tips for Making Bread and Pizza Dough
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Published: March 28, 2025 22:40
Making homemade bread or pizza dough might seem like a daunting task for busy bakers during the workweek, but a few smart strategies can save you time without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re tackling a loaf or prepping for pizza night, here are some…
All about Brick-Like Breads
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Published: March 28, 2025 22:08
When it comes to bread, the term “brick-like” might not sound appealing at first. Although dense breads get a bad reputation, they offer something that lighter loaves simply can’t: a rich, complex bite that directly showcases the grains inside. These…