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A loaf of bread with a freshly slived piece laying beside it. The bread crustis dark brown, and the slice shows light and airy center of the slice. It is a batard, basically a fat baguette.

Living

Perfect(ing) the French baguette, kinda. (Actually it’s a bâtard)

A second perfect bread. Or, more accurately, a bread close to perfection. A lesson in life through baking.

March 20, 2026

A loaf of pumpernickel rye bread sits on a wood cutting board. The end of the loaf lies in front of the cut loaf, which shows the rich and coarse texture of the bread. A bread knife sits next to the loaf.

Living

Perfect sweet potato pumpernickel bread

One of the "perfect three breads" for the year. A mixer is advised, since the dough needs lots of kneading.

September 25, 2025

A closeup of a Laugenbrötchen, which is a dark brown roll, with a croscut on top and covered with coarsely ground salt.

Living

Delightful little breads: Laugenbrötchen

A bit like a pretzel, I suppose, but perfect for breakfast and fairly quick to make

December 9, 2024

History Living Technology

Boston bakers, more or less

In 1998, Microsoft Windows was a Boston baker. If bread is the product, does the process matter to the people who bake? Plus, observations about WFH from the 1990s.

July 21, 2022