00 Flour vs Cake Flour: What’s the Difference for Baking?
I’ve spent a lot of time elbow-deep in flour, and I’ve learned a thing or two about what makes each type special. You know how you wander down the grocery store flour aisle and it’s like a wall of white? Trust me, I used to be just as lost. But after countless batches of cookies, […]
Easy and Moist Banana Bread Recipe (Without Baking Powder)
Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a warm, slice of moist banana bread? Whenever I find a few brown, speckled bananas in my kitchen, I know banana bread is right around the corner. It’s the ultimate comfort food. Today, I’m sharing my favorite banana bread recipe, and it’s even better because it doesn’t use baking […]
How Many Slices are in a Loaf of Sandwich Bread?
Do you ever go to the store and get the perfect sandwich bread, and you just wonder how they make it so good? Well I am going to tell you how to make that perfect store-bought bread or bread from the bakery that you love. It will save you some money, and what’s better than […]
Ask the Chef: Are Plain Breadcrumbs Gluten-Free or Vegan?
Today, I’m kicking off a brand-new series on the Mortadella Head blog called Ask the Chef. eries, I’ll chat with our expert Chuck Sillari, founder and owner of Mortadella Head restaurant in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts. I’ll dive into all of your burning cooking and recipe questions. Chuck will answer any questions our blog readers […]
Baking Tips: Are Your Bananas Too Ripe for Banana Bread?
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done this. I buy a bunch of whole bananas at the grocery store with the intention of enjoying a healthy snack or making smoothies all week. But life gets busy, and suddenly, those beautiful yellow bananas on my counter are covered in brown spots. Sometimes, they’re even […]