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Continue reading →: Homemade Sourdough Bagel BitesJump to Recipe A simple, elevated take on a childhood classic: bagel bites. This version brings serious flavour and crunch, and they always impress. A bagel as the base for pizza is wildly underrated. Its dense, tight crumb absorbs sauce without turning soggy, and the natural sugar in the dough…
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Continue reading →: 10 Books for the Home BakerWe got our first snowfall here in Ontario yesterday. The holidays are coming in hot, so it’s time to start thinking about gifts. And let me tell you, I don’t mess around. I love the challenge of finding something unique but practical. For the home bakers in your life, you…
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Continue reading →: Sourdough 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Bulk FermentationPerhaps one of the trickiest steps in making sourdough bread—and something I still don’t get right 100% of the time—is bulk fermentation. If you’re struggling with proper proofing times, or are looking to take your sourdough to the next level, this straightforward guide lays out everything you need to know:…
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Continue reading →: 7 Dark & Unsettling Books for FallWhen I sat down to write this list (which was supposed to be a cheeky, cozy Halloween roundup), I realized that the titles I selected were anything but. Tis the season for horror after all, but these ones cut deep enough to stay with me long after I finished them.…
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Continue reading →: Sourdough 101: HydrationLet’s talk about one of the most important, and often intimidating, principles in bread baking: hydration. I know it sounds like we’re about to dive into a chemistry lesson, but it’s very straightforward. Hydration is the percentage of water in your dough relative to flour. It plays a significant role…
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Continue reading →: Sourdough 101: How to Maintain a Sourdough StarterSo, you want to bake sourdough bread, but every time you look into it, people keep talking about this mysterious thing called a starter. You apparently have to feed it daily, and everyone has these weird names for them like Jennifer Dough-pez and and Rye-an Gosling. What is this, some…
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Welcome to Crumb & Quill! I’m a writer, editor, and sourdough enthusiast living in Ontario, Canada. I share my favourite books, baking inspiration, and sourdough resources for fellow bakers and creatives.
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