I wanted to provide one additional example of the ratio I work with when developing a variety of quick breads. This Banana Bread recipe is almost identical to the pumpkin bread from my last post. Banana Walnut Bread Dry Ingredients: Flour – 10 oz. Baking Powder – 2 tsp. Baking Soda – 1/4 tsp. Salt … Read More →
Monthly Archives: February 2015
Revisiting the Revised Ruhlman’s Ratio for Quick Breads – Blueberry Muffins and Pumpkin Bread
The ratio and mixing method for quick breads I examined in the last post can be applied to more than just cornbread. In this post I want to examine how the same basic ratio can produce other familiar baked goods with simple modifications. And the ratio I’m talking about here is my revision of Ruhlman’s … Read More →
Ruhlman’s Quick Bread Ratio in Theory and Practice – A Case Study in Cornbread
I first heard of Michael Ruhlman by way of Anthony Bourdain when I was reading through some of Bourdain’s engaging books. Anthony wrote a great introduction to one of Michael’s books: Ruhlman, Michael. The Elements of Cooking: Translating the Chef’s Craft for Every Kitchen. New York: Scribner, 2007. Anthony Bourdain is a trained and experienced … Read More →
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