We just got back from a most amazing evening - a 5 hour course in Manhattan at a culinary school, learning how to make ciabatta and focaccia, AND hot cross buns! Unbelievable! The chef runs a famous bakery in the city, and was so good in explaining all the steps and techniques and secrets for all the recipes. It was astounding to be working on three things at once. But the most amazing thing was to watch the results. These are the ciabatta loaves, in two forms, hot out of the oven. I have never seen such beautiful breads in my life. They are stunning objects, almost works of art in a way. The coloring is so rich and varied. It was an amazing experience, and I may just start baking bread after this!
Wonderful mouth watering image of Italian bread fresh from the oven! Your experience brings a whole new dimension to "continuing education". Did the "professors" provide you with sources as to where you can purchase reasonable quantities of the requisite Italian flour?
ReplyDeleteYes he did. Italy. :-)
ReplyDeleteI think you should bake some bread and bring samples...bsk
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