Sourdough Baking Guide
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Sourdough Italian Bread
A long, torpedo-shaped loaf with a thin, crackly crust and a light, open crumb. This Sourdough Italian Bread will sop up your red gravy — and makes even better sandwiches the next day. About this recipe I’m from central New Jersey (yes, there is such a place!) and the Italian bread I grew up with…
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Homemade Coffee Ice Cream (With Mix-In Ideas)
If you’re going to make homemade coffee ice cream, you do not want to be shy with the coffee flavor. Go bold with the flavor, then customize it with your favorite add-ins. About This Recipe To learn all about the basics of making homemade ice cream, check out my Vanilla Bean Ice Cream post. But first, let’s…
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