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Calzone Recipe
Like pizza folded in half: crust stuffed with all the toppings and then topped with even more deliciousness.
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How to use member baking spreadsheets
This page will help you quickly get up to speed on how to use TPL Member baking spreadsheets, accessible to all TPL Members. These sheets
21 Common Sourdough Starter Problems with Solutions
Have a starter problem? I (probably) have the solution.
Focaccia Pugliese (Focaccia with Potato)
The chewiest, fluffiest, most delicious focaccia.
Wood-Fired Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe
A step-by-step guide to the best sourdough pizza in a high-heat oven.
Shaping Pretzels
Shaping Pretzels
Poke Test
The Poke Test
Baking Directly on a Surface
Scoring
Shaping Pizza
Shaping Bagels
Shaping a Baguette
Shaping Rounds: Pinch
Shaping Rounds: Bench Knife
Shaping a Pan Loaf
Shaping a Bâtard: Slack Dough
Shaping a Bâtard: Strong Dough
Stretch and Fold: Gentle
Stretch and Fold: Vigorous
Slap and Fold
Baking Bread in a Dutch Oven
Scoring a Boule: Box Cut
Shaping a Boule: Strong Dough
Shaping a Boule: Slack dough
Dividing and Preshaping
Simple Sourdough Dividing
Simple Sourdough Mixing by Hand
Simple Sourdough Mixing by Hand