What's the difference between levain and sourdough starter? It's simple! A levain is ripe starter (begotten from yeast culture) that's been freshly fed and fermented before use in baking as an offshoot of the original mother starter. Follow our Pain au Levain recipe when you're ready to hit the oven!
You've created a culture, you've fed the beast and made a levain—now it's time to bake! Finish your scratch-made sourdough with this recipe for a classic loaf you're sure to love.
Starting your own sourdough starter actually begins with creating your own wild yeast culture. It may take a little time, care, and attention, but the results are well worth it in the end!
Warm, cozy and endlessly versatile, this bread pudding can be made with any blend of sweet breads. Go all out by serving it with homemade crème anglaise!
The sweet fragrance of French Toast in the morning is one of life’s greatest pleasures! Make this recipe your own by using any sweet bread like challah, babka, panettone or stollen.
Crispy and crunchy, croutons are (arguably) the best part of any salad. Garlic and Parm add just the right amount of savory flavor!
Along with the classic ribbon of chocolate, orange zest and almonds also star in the enriched dough that makes up this beautiful babka. Start a day ahead of when you want to bake it, as the dough will need to rest overnight before it gets filled and twisted!
Patience is the most important ingredient in the process of making a perfect panettone—start early! The proofing stage is important to achieving its iconic dome, and the result is well worth it!
Double-baking gives these classic Italian cookies a firm, crunchy texture ideal for dunking in coffee or tea.
Baked first as loaves and then as slices, these iconic Italian cookies get even better with a bit of chocolate.
Laden with dried fruit and marvelous marzipan, this sweet, moist German bread, a true holiday season staple, is prized the world over for a reason! If you want to go the extra mile, you can also make your own marzipan!
The softest, fluffiest yeasted Japanese Hokkaido milk bread rolls made with the tangzhong technique and a touch of honey—these could possibly be the best rolls you've ever made!
Featuring the bold and craveable flavors of rosemary, garlic and Parmesan, this savory take on monkey bread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
The key to good garlic bread is the quality (and quantity) of the topping thereupon. Try one of these three variations with fresh bread from our Bakery for a bite of broiled bliss.
Flaky, buttery and beautiful! These scrumptious biscuits are great as a companion to a main course, smothered in gravy or simply cut in half and buttered. Note: If you're making your own biscuits, why not make your own jam to go with them?
Up the ante on traditional tea sandwiches by making your own onion marmalade! Cut completed sandwiches into 2 or 3-bite squares, triangles or other crustless shapes to complete the tea time experience.
Make French toast even tastier by starting with buttery croissant bread and finishing it all off with berries and whipped cream or your favorite toppings.
The flavor-packed filling in these tasty tea sandwiches is also delicious as a creamy, spiced spread for crackers or crostini, so you might want to make extra!
For a vegan-friendly take on the classic cucumber sandwich, spread your bread with this flavorful hummus mixture instead of cream cheese. It's so delicious, everyone will want to try it!
Sink your teeth into this hot take on a ham and cheese sandwich drenched in a decadent Mornay sauce. Pro Tip: To make a Croque Madame, put an egg on it!
Sweet and nutty with a cinnamon swirl and decadent maple caramel sauce, these homemade sticky buns are the definition of comfort food!
Orange blossom water and fresh orange zest give these biscuits their signature citrusy flavor. For best results, serve them hot out of the oven.
These bite-sized Israeli donuts are traditionally eaten during Hanukkah. Deep fried, filled with jam and dusted with powdered sugar, they're addictively easy to eat—once you perfect the frying process, you may never want to stop!
How do you make French Toast even better? With delicious challah from our bakery and homemade bourbon maple syrup, of course!
This delicious Italian bread is easy to make and fun to customize with your favorite toppings. The longer the dough is allowed to ferment, the better the flavor will be.