Brilliant - the invention and the story. Can’t wait to share with the bakers in my life. All that is missing are recipes for how to bake with the ‘recycled’ crumbs…
That’s a good point! The baker in the video substituted 20 percent of the flour in his bread recipe with crumbs. I wonder if that would work for other types of baked goods as well…
You could actually use your blender to achieve the same result once you dry the bread. Although if that sourdough is as good as it sounds, you might not have any leftovers!
Your great grandfather, Ralph H. Adams, was a baker and had learned the trade here in Vermont during the 1930's. He and his small crew worked the night shift and your great grandmother, Freda S. Adams, worked the day shift making rolls, sweet breads, pies, cakes, cookies and donuts. Wonderful memories.
Brilliant - the invention and the story. Can’t wait to share with the bakers in my life. All that is missing are recipes for how to bake with the ‘recycled’ crumbs…
That’s a good point! The baker in the video substituted 20 percent of the flour in his bread recipe with crumbs. I wonder if that would work for other types of baked goods as well…
I was thinking meatballs and meatloaf—my kids will eat those endlessly!
You're right, you could use the bread crumbs for all sorts of things! I love meatballs, too.
Neat! A friend generously worked up some of her famous sourdough starter for me… I’ll be needing a crumbler soon!
You could actually use your blender to achieve the same result once you dry the bread. Although if that sourdough is as good as it sounds, you might not have any leftovers!
Good point, and you are right - so far, no leftovers 😅
Great story Anna, thank you!
Your great grandfather, Ralph H. Adams, was a baker and had learned the trade here in Vermont during the 1930's. He and his small crew worked the night shift and your great grandmother, Freda S. Adams, worked the day shift making rolls, sweet breads, pies, cakes, cookies and donuts. Wonderful memories.
Yes, I've heard about their legendary bakery operation – would have loved to try their products. Thanks for reading, Aunt Nancy!
I wouldn’t have guessed baguettes make excellent bread crumbs but it makes total sense. This was a fun read, thank you!
Yes! You can even use the same method at home in your blender, just dry the bread first!