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Sourdough is essentially a mixture of flour and water fermented with natural yeasts and bacteria found in the environment and in the flour itself (with no need for chemical yeast). When we talk about rye sourdough, we refer to this mixture, fed and developed with whole rye flour, which gives it very distinctive and valuable qualities for bread baking.

This homemade rye bread, made with sourdough, is the perfect excuse to turn on the oven. Once baked and after the proper resting time, each slice of this sourdough rye bread will be a full-on celebration. Delicious with butter, with honey or bitter orange marmalade; if you spread it with fresh cheese and top it with a slice of smoked salmon, you'll taste heaven in every bite.

Let’s make a mozzarella and pesto pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree! Delicious and shareable, festive and easy to prepare with the step-by-step instructions I’ve included in this recipe.

Yes, I know it's summer and it's hot. I also know that just thinking about turning on the oven makes you want to fan yourself, but I assure you that when you try this roasted onion and garlic focaccia you'll forget the 250º C temperature it needs to bake at, because you'll want to make it again at the earliest opportunity. That's why I wanted to share this recipe today, despite being in the middle of a heat wave.

Whether you love spicy food or it's not your thing, today I'm going to tempt you with this delight in the form of cheddar and chili rolls, tender and warm they go down wonderfully. These slightly spicy cheese buns are the perfect excuse to gather everyone at home around the table. And if you prefer them without the spicy touch, you can omit the chili with complete peace of mind.

If you adore cinnamon rolls, with their delicious topping and intense flavor, this Pan cinnamon roll will feel like a dream come true. A cinnamon roll, wrapped inside another roll that is wrapped in a third, and finally wrapped in a fourth and last one, forming a large cinnamon roll, perfectly baked, generously covered with a wonderful cream cheese and butter frosting and rounded off with the aroma and taste of cinnamon. Could you ask for more? I don’t think a response is necessary!

The lack of time in daily life shouldn’t keep us from enjoying delicious breads. A combination that will undoubtedly help your gut and make breakfasts more enjoyable is this walnut and fig bread. It’s an easy bread recipe that yields a loaf with a soft crust and a delicious flavor inside.

The oil sweet bread or "pompe à huile" is a traditional bread from Provence, in southeastern France. Its texture is not as fluffy as brioche, but its flavor is unique and very aromatic. Although in its region of origin it is usually made during the Christmas season, I assure you it's worth breaking that custom and enjoying it for breakfast or as a snack at any time of the year.

There’s something magical about making homemade focaccia: that moment when the dough begins to transform, the aromas of garlic and Parmesan fill the kitchen, and you know you’re creating something special. This recipe has it all: a crispy, golden crust that smells divine, a soft, fluffy interior that soaks up the finest olive oil, and the unmistakable touch of Parmesan that elevates every bite.

Can you smell it? That cinnamon-bread aroma fills the whole house and all my senses, which is why I couldn’t keep this recipe to myself! It’s a delightful bread! This cinnamon and raisin bread is very easy to make. It requires little kneading and I call it bread... although it would be just as fair to call it cake, since it sits somewhere between the two (it’s a bread that needs rising, but you won’t have to do a long kneading).

There's no better way to put a smile on your guests' faces than by serving this garlic bread with snacking cheese at dinner. They'll go crazy! It bakes up crispy on the outside and incredibly soft on the inside, with the outstanding, delicious flavor of the cheese blend and garlic. Certainly an occasion to make the saying come true: you won't leave even the crumbs!

Can you imagine a burger that becomes the center of attention at your next barbecue? This Black Bun Burger with Jägermeister sauce recipe is perfect for those sunny days when you want to enjoy the outdoors. The black bun, with its soft texture and unique flavor, is the ideal complement to the juicy meat and fresh vegetables. But what will really get everyone talking is the Jägermeister sauce, with its blend of herbs and spices.