wheatgirl Profile
WHEATGIRL'S MENTOR PROFILE
My Misc. Bread Corner
Why I want to be mentor in this category:
I think I have allot of baking experience to share that would benefit someone else.
What inspires me in this category:
Bread is endlessly unique and always has something new to teach me.
Experience:
I am a professional baker and cookbook author
Biggest Lesson Learned:
The less you do with bread and more patience you have, the better the final baked bread.
Books, classes, teachers that have helped me:
My professional training and many years of baking and fellow cookbook authors.
Education, Awards, Pro Experience:
I am a professional pastry chef, authored 4 cookbooks on baking, write for the New York Times and Food and Wine etc,. and host www.betterbaking.com. I've also taught all sorts of baking for many years.
My Tips:
- Use instant yeast, it's more hearty than active dry yeast.
