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- 1Sourdough buyer discovers commercial loaves may use artificial sour flavouring●I just bought some new sourdough on sale in the local shops and when I tried it, I exclaimed happily how noticeably sour
A shopper bought sourdough on sale at local shops and was delighted by how sour it tasted, until his wife pointed out that commercial bakers often add artificial flavourings to make sourdough taste sour. He says the realisation has put him off, and he is questioning how much of what is sold as sourdough is genuinely fermented.
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Simply Recipes shares three simple tricks to make store-bought pie crust taste homemade. The tips are aimed at bakers who want the convenience of ready-made dough without sacrificing flavor or texture during the busy holiday baking season.
- 315 Pretzel Recipes From Bavarian Classics to Chocolate Bars▼15 Pretzel Recipes From Bavarian Pretzels to Chocolate Pretzel Bars
Food & Wine has published a roundup of 15 pretzel recipes, ranging from traditional Bavarian-style soft pretzels to modern sweets like chocolate pretzel bars. The collection offers options for both savoury bakers and those with a sweet tooth, covering classic techniques as well as creative dessert variations. Home bakers appear to be picking up ideas for pretzel baking.
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Simply Recipes has published a taste test in which three professional bakers compare boxed spice cake mixes and name their top pick. The piece evaluates the mixes on flavor, spice blend, and texture, and offers guidance for home bakers who want reliable results without baking from scratch. It is part of a wider wave of expert taste tests helping shoppers choose pantry staples.