I've never been to the famous Levain Bakery in New York City, but as someone who loves to bake, their copycat recipes have been sitting on my Pinterest boards for years. I follow other famous New York ...

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Flour, quantities as below: You can make levain with white (unbleached) flour (any type), but the process starts more reliably if you use at least some whole wheat or rye flour (the microorganisms are ...

Cheese (Parmesan or cheddar) – 6.4 oz. (1.2 grated (do not use the parmesan in the can, ½ cubed) Combine bread flour, water, olive oil, salt, and levain in mixing bowl, you can mix this by hand or ...

Combine flour and water, and mix until well combined. You can do this with your hands (do not wear gloves) or a mixer fit with a dough hook. Place the dough in a stainless steal bowl, or a new plastic ...