How many types of flour are out there? Countless. Out of these flours, even seasoned bakers know only a handful of flours they were lucky enough to work with. There are a few countries that have centuries old tradition when it comes to farming grains and milling the cereal into what every baker needs for their bread. France and Italy are definite leader when it comes to flour production, but there are a few other countries that are challenging them now, amongst which the U.K., […]
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A short introduction to flours
Focaccia
Main features: thin crust, open crumb Type of dough: medium hydration dough Flours used: white wheat flour, strong bread flour (we also used Infibra and kamut flours for an improved flavor profile, please see details below) Tips for a correct execution: Folding the dough during bulk ferment Long cold retarding the dough for a rich taste profile Short baking time in a properly heated oven Pairing: prosciutto, pancetta, salamis, cheese, hummus, salads, you name it. Focaccia in one of the ancient breads of this world. […]
About us
The story behind ‘Homebakers by Grain Trip’ cannot start without first mentioning our “big brother”. With Grain Trip, we dreamed of taking everyone who visited our bakery on an exciting journey around the world, where they could discover the tastes and treats of new destinations on each visit. We were homebakers for a very long time until we could make Grain Trip Bakery a reality. We opened its doors in April 2018, bringing 100% sourdough breads and tasty pastries, filled with love and character, to our hometown of Bucharest in Romania.
