The Baguette Guide

The Baguette Guide

September 15 2023
Let’s make some ridiculously good baguettes! This guide will walk you through the process of shaping and baking a perfect French baguette.
My kit was delivered early?

My kit was delivered early?

February 13 2021
A number of people have asked whether this means the dough won't last until the weekend, so I wanted to clarify this so as not to worry anyone.
Let’s talk about dough!

Let’s talk about dough!

December 5 2020
I often get asked about our dough and what flour we use. Answering this could easily turn into the longest thing I’ve ever written, so I’m going to split it into 2 parts - the short and sweet version for those who like our dough and just want a little info, and the long version for those with a deeper interest, or who might be starting something commercial and struggling to create a process that works consistently.
Our Food Hygiene Rating is 5

Our Food Hygiene Rating is 5

July 24 2020
Not that it was ever in question as we take hygiene very seriously, but we had a little inspection today from the Health Officer and received our FSA 5/5 rating certificate.
Cooking a pizza using the frying pan method

Cooking a pizza using the frying pan method

June 11 2020
I promised you a video demo of a different method for cooking your pizza at home, so here's the frying pan method, a strange way to cook a pizza but it delivers a decent result.
Top tips for baking a Neapolitan pizza at home

Top tips for baking a Neapolitan pizza at home

June 1 2020
These are my top tips for making and baking your pizza at home, including how to ensure you don't end up with a soggy pizza base
How to repair a hole in your pizza dough

How to repair a hole in your pizza dough

May 31 2020
If you've made a small hole in your dough it's likely because you've stretched it nice and thin, which is great. Rather have this happen, and repair it, than have a thick base that won't cook properly.
Handling your pizza dough in the summer heat

Handling your pizza dough in the summer heat

May 31 2020
We are currently enjoying some wonderful sunshine. While we are definitely not complaining, it can have somewhat of a bloating effect on dough as it becomes very active and expands when taken out the fridge.

Doughies delivery area

May 18 2020
We have 2 delivery areas. One is for local home delivery of individual orders, and the other is a much larger area that we deliver wholesale and group orders to. Please check that we cover your area before ordering.