The Best Beginner Bread Recipe for Fresh Milled Flour (Soft & Reliable)

When I first started baking with fresh milled flour, I didn’t want artisan boules. I wanted sandwich bread. Soft. Sliceable. Toastable. Something my family would actually eat without commentary. After quite a bit of experimenting (and a few dense loaves), this is the recipe I wish I had started with. It’s simple.It’s forgiving.And it works. … Continue reading The Best Beginner Bread Recipe for Fresh Milled Flour (Soft & Reliable)

Why Your Fresh Milled Flour Bread Is Dense (And How to Fix It)

If you’ve tried baking bread with fresh milled flour and thought: “Why is this so heavy?” You are not alone. Fresh milled flour is wonderful — but it behaves differently than store-bought flour. And no one really tells you that part at first. So if your loaf feels more like a brick than sandwich bread, … Continue reading Why Your Fresh Milled Flour Bread Is Dense (And How to Fix It)