Breadmaking
Resources
Elaine Boddy
Instagram: @Elaine_FoodBod
Ash from Turner Farm
Instagram: @Turner.Farm
Hannah Dela Cruz
Yeast-Based
What is it: Bread leavened with yeast often purchased at a market. The process involves combine basic ingredients such as yeast, flour, water and salt.
Basic Tools: yeast, digital scale, mixing bowls, loaf pans or breadmaking machine
Why Make It: Conventionally made breads sold at most supermarkets are loaded with preservatives and additives plus they are wrapped in packaging. Making bread at home (or hamburger/hot dog buns, rolls, etc.) eliminates these items.
Resources
Ken Forkish
Kombucha
Resources
Chad Turner
The Joy of Home-Brewing Kombucha
Dairy
Milk Source: Cream from Jersey cow has the highest fat content. Butter can also be made from goats and sheep.
Basic Tools: Stand mixer or butter churner
Why Make It: Control salt and flavor quantities, natural fats vs. trans-fats, avoid additives such as colorants, preservatives and flavorings
Milk Source: Dairy, sheep, goat
Basic Tools: Heavy-bottom pots, strainers, slotted spoons, cheesecloth, milk thermometer, basket forms, rennet, cultures, calcium chloride (not needed in some soft cheeses)
Why Make It: Cost savings, control colorants and addtiives (preservatives)
Buttermilk, ice cream, yogurt, coffee