Category: Abigail’s Oven

Decoding the Dark Delight of Rye Bread

Pumpernickel, a dense, dark rye bread, has a rich history and distinct European (especially Westphalian, with its long baking time and complex flavor). Our classic sourdough recipe emphasizes slow baking for deep flavor, involving levain building, dough mixing, fermentation, and baking. Whether enjoyed in its traditional form or a modern adaptation, pumpernickel offers a unique and rewarding bread experience.

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REAL™ Bread Week: A Celebration of Sourdough, Crusty Loaves, and the Joy of Home Baking

Real Bread Week champions tradition, craftsmanship, and wholesome ingredients. Enjoy unmatched flavor, better digestibility, and nutrition. Celebrate by baking, supporting local bakeries (like Abigails Oven in Spanish Fork), attending workshops, sharing your loaves, and spreading the word! Join the online fun: #RealBreadWeek, #HomemadeBread, #BreadLovers, #ArtisanBakeries, #SupportLocalBakers. Celebrate real bread’s delicious simplicity!

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Get Ready to Crumble! February is Great American Pie Month!

February is Great American Pie Month! Celebrate this versatile dessert with flaky crusts and sweet or savory fillings. From apple and chicken pot pie to pumpkin and key lime, pies are a cornerstone of American cuisine. Bake, experiment, and share! Celebrate with sourdough pie recipes like Quiche, Chicken Pot Pie, or Pumpkin Pie. Pie’s versatility and comforting nature make it a beloved treat. Celebrate by baking, hosting a party, or visiting a bakery. Let the baking begin! And don’t forget National Cherry Pie Day (Feb 20th)!

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A Sourdough Pizza Love Story

This blog post celebrates the superiority of sourdough pizza, highlighting its unique flavor, improved digestibility, and tender texture. It provides a brief guide to making sourdough pizza, including tips on using starter, shaping the dough, and choosing the right flour.

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Celebrate With Sourdough for National Raisin Bread Month

Elevate your sourdough game with a simple cinnamon swirl twist. Roll out half of your favorite country loaf dough, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, then roll it up. Bake alongside your the other half loaf for a delicious, sweet treat and a standard country loaf. Enjoy the warmth of raisin cinnamon bread and the wholesome goodness of sourdough.

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Homemade Harz Caraway Sourdough

Germany’s Harz Mountain region’s culinary tradition pairs strong Harz cheese with caraway bread. This blend of earthy flavors, cherished for generations, features moist caraway bread often baked with pungent Harz Roller cheese. Caraway seeds enhance the bread, perfect with sausage or Butterbrot. This post explores these specialties and offers a recipe to bring this authentic German experience to your table, combining the sharp scent of cheese with warm caraway notes.

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Flour Freshness May Improve Nutrition From Your Bread

In commercial flour, nearly 30 percent of vitamins and minerals have been stripped away, along with natural oils, the germ, and the bran. But when freshly milled whole wheat is combined with long fermentation to make sourdough bread , each loaf delivers a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals not bio-available in commercially yeasted bread.

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