Babette KourelosOct 26, 20211 minPumpkin Spice BreadThere is something magical about the combination of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and sugar... These are the quintessential flavours...
Babette KourelosSep 30, 20212 minSourdough ChallahWho doesn't love a beautifully plaited or braided Challah (also known as Kitke or Kitka)? This traditional Jewish bread is enriched with...
Babette KourelosSep 24, 20211 minSourdough Ciabatta Ciabatta is always a favourite! Whether you eat it as a beautiful gourmet sandwich or tear it into small morsels and dip it into extra...
Babette KourelosSep 17, 20212 minSourdough RyeAs Bob Ross would say, this loaf was the result of a series of 'happy little accidents'. I had initially set out to make one of Jeffrey...
Babette KourelosSep 15, 20211 minCold Fermented CiabattaThis wonderfully light and airy Ciabatta is made using the same cold fermented dough as the overnight Focaccia. Ingredients 1kg AP or...
Babette KourelosSep 15, 20211 minCold Fermented FocacciaThis easy overnight cold fermented Focaccia is perfect for simple sandwiches or for mopping up beautiful gravies and hearty soups! Simple...
Babette KourelosSep 15, 20211 minMontreal BagelsAs you may or may not know, I am currently based in Vancouver, Canada. Curious to discover more about Canadian bread culture, I have been...
Babette KourelosSep 15, 20212 minSourdough Pretzel Rolls (Laugenbrötchen)Herewith the 2nd recipe in the Sourdough September Challenge of 2021. ___ I'm really having so much fun adding Sourdough to all sorts of...
Babette KourelosSep 3, 20212 minSourdough Government Loaf I posted the recipe for the ultimate soft sandwich bread a little while ago and received many requests for a Sourdough version of the...
Babette KourelosSep 2, 20212 minBeginner's Sourdough LoafINGREDIENTS 500g of bread or AP flour ( I used 450g AP and 50g dark rye flour) 400g lukewarm water 100g ripe starter 10g salt METHOD 1)...
Babette KourelosSep 2, 20212 minWhite Country Sourdough with whole wheat berries :)INGREDIENTS 400g AP or white bread flour 310g water 8g salt 70g liquid levain (starter) 50g soaked wheat berries METHOD 1) Combine salt...
Babette KourelosSep 2, 20211 minTortillas/Wraps (with Sourdough discard)INGREDIENTS 450g AP or bread flour 180g Water (±) 300g Ripe starter| discard | Poolish 130g Olive oil 7g Salt A little flour to roll out...
Babette KourelosSep 2, 20212 minBeginner's LoafSimple, basic and versatile! This loaf has been a firm favourite for almost as long as I have been baking - and that is going on 10...
Babette KourelosApr 1, 20218 minFlour PowerFlour is flour, right? Wrong!! All flour is definitely not made equal. Not only do we need to differentiate between cake flour, bread...
Babette KourelosMar 23, 20217 minMy favourite bread baking tools :)I have been baking bread for more than 10 years and have definitely played with my fair share of baking tools and gadgets. But when you...
Babette KourelosMar 19, 20213 minSlices of LifeSo much happens in a day, a month, a year. Our lives are so fast-paced that we barely have time to check in with ourselves, to reflect on...
Babette KourelosJun 24, 20192 minNothing for MahalaOur lives are too busy. We run from one appointment to the next. We juggle work, home, family and societal obligations and are constantly...
Babette KourelosMar 15, 20192 minBack to basics :) Greetings! I am Babette Kourelos (born van der Walt). Like most South Africans, I have a mixed heritage (Afrikaans, Greek and Italian)....