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Adventures: Bakehouse Wanders - Brighton Part 2

 Adventures: Bakehouse Wanders  Brighton Part 2 Hi everyone! After months of procrastination, I'm thrilled to finally share part two of my Brighton adventure—because who doesn’t love a seaside story? Picking up from last time, I started my day at the Flint Owl Bakery for breakfast and coffee, followed by a visit to Vero Gusto, an Italian bakery, to pick up some delectable treats.  Although I’ve been to Brighton plenty of times, my adventures have mostly centred around the Marina and the beach. This time, I wandered into The Lanes—a popular spot with locals and tourists alike, but a place I’d never explored. I didn’t even realise I was in The Lanes at first—that’s what happens when you don’t have a plan. From what I gathered, The Lanes are a mix of independent shops focused on ‘hip’ culture (do people still say ‘hip’?), fashion, and antiques. None of these are really my thing, but you know what they also had? A pasty shop. Now that is definitely up my street… or lane. The ...

Course Review: 00 to Hero by Sorted Food

Course: 00 to Hero Course by Sorted Food (with Kush and Mike) Course objectives As the name implies this is a baking course aimed at novices and to take them to a level where they can soar around in a somewhat bread formed cape, granted it also implies Mike might do something other than eat the results. If you're uninitiated with the Sorted Food YouTube Channel providing the course, Kush is one of the regular chefs who has begun to be featured regularly, and Mike is what is referred to as a 'normal', otherwise known as a home cook.  If going from no baking experience to a fledged baker in weeks sounds daunting for a novice, it won't be, you'll be learning about needing, proving, and a handful of techniques to get you going. The course isn't trying to turn you Cordon Blu, but give you confidence to start baking and give you some great recipes to get you going with. Content  This is a four week course, in reality the content is available for six months, so if it f...

Recipe: Soft and Sturdy Burger Buns

Burger Buns I've been making these rolls for over a year now. Well, I say "these rolls," I started with a similar recipe that I originally found on a website called Cowbridge Kitchen ( https://www.cowbridgekitchen.com/ ), feel free to check them out. After some experimenting and adapting to create a great recipe that’s easy to follow and doesn’t require any time spent in a bakery, I’ve decided to give you a go-to recipe for burger buns or just rolls that will stand up to filling. The recipe has been designed to hold a burger, which has placed it on the sweeter side with a soft mouthfeel needed to complement your favourite all-beef or, in my case, plant-based patty. The dough has the addition of egg and a small amount of fat to push it towards an enriched dough; these qualities also make it great to pair with cheese and ham as it has a very slight croissant flavour. Ingredients Most breads share somewhat the same ingredients, but there are a few that are worth disc...

Adventure: Ommni's First Adventure, Sorted!

First Post  Welcome to the inaugural post of Ommni's Bakehouse, a venture into the hidden literary circles of the internet. Our journey begins with a particularly special item.