Category: Getting to Know Martha
7 Steps to Great Sourdough Bread Overnight
Here are seven simple steps for baking bread first thing in the morning by starting the evening before.
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From Family Kitchen to Floury Success: Meet Martha Levie, Chief Baker of Abigail’s Oven
Abigail’s Oven isn’t just a bakery; it’s a family affair. Founded by the Levie family, their story with young Abigail’s entrepreneurial spirit and a love for freshly baked bread. Today, they continue to honor that legacy by crafting delicious, healthy sourdough loaves using their unique “Real 7™” process.
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Irish Soda Bread—Not Just for St. Patrick’s Day
Irish soda bread is traditionally a quick bread made with baking soda, but when you leaven this with sourdough starter you will get even better flavor and results.
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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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East Frisian Black Bread
Rye bread is a nutritious and flavorful alternative to wheat bread. Types include light, dark, marbled, and pumpernickel, with whole grain dark rye being the healthiest. Rich in fiber, iron, calcium, and other nutrients, rye supports immune, digestive, metabolic, and heart health, plus strong bones. Choose whole grain when shopping and enjoy it in various ways.
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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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