by JudyAnn Lorenz | May 23, 2025 | Baking Equipment
Bannetons—those beautifully woven proofing baskets—have become synonymous with artisanal sourdough. But once you peel back their rustic charm, you’ll discover that these versatile vessels are so much more than a loaf’s best friend. Whether you’ve been eyeing that...
by JudyAnn Lorenz | May 14, 2025 | Sourdough Tales, Sourdough Techniques, Uncategorized
The Hot Cross Bun Adventure — A Sweet Save Our Easter hot-cross buns almost ended up in the trash. At one point, I was pretty sure I’d be tossing the sad little blob of dough straight into the bin. I had time, ingredients, and a lot of good intentions invested, and my...
by JudyAnn Lorenz | Apr 18, 2025 | Baking Equipment, Sourdough Equipment
A Banneton - A Guide to Choosing Yours Which are SAFE and Best to Use? For sourdough bakers, a banneton is an essential tool for shaping and proofing dough. But if you’re concerned about food safety, you might wonder whether different banneton materials are safe to...
by JudyAnn Lorenz | Apr 11, 2025 | Sourdough Tales
The Journal I Don't Write (But Maybe Someday) Let me tell you a little secret: I am a world-class, gold-medal-level journaling procrastinator. I want to write a journal. I even tell other people they should write a journal. But me? I just… don’t. It’s a classic case...
by JudyAnn Lorenz | Mar 31, 2025 | Baking Equipment, Sourdough Equipment
And How to Avoid It!! Bannetons are a baker’s best friend when it comes to achieving beautifully shaped, artisanal and rustic loaves. The bannetons are close to being my favorite gear for sourdough. These baskets make my heart warm with their attractive, artful...
