7 no-knead bread recipes for loaves, focaccia, rolls and more - The Washington Post

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7 no-knead bread recipes for loaves, focaccia, rolls and more - The Washington Post

7 no-knead bread recipes for loaves, focaccia, rolls and more - The Washington Post

Posted: 19 Jun 2021 07:00 AM PDT

I know there are people out there who look down at this genre as "not real bread," which is a real shame. Because, well, it is. Whether you knead by mixer or by hand or let the dough do all the work, the same thing is happening: The proteins in the flour, when combined with water, bond and cross-link to form the gluten network that will give the bread structure and inflate as the dough proofs and bakes. The first two methods involve active mechanical or manual input, while no-knead recipes take a more passive approach. As Andrew Janjigian, author of the bread-centric Wordloaf newsletter, told me, "Bread dough wants to develop itself." This is especially helpful for people who may not own a stand mixer or have the physical capability to knead by hand. No-knead breads — more like self-kneading, really — typically just require a quick mix in a bowl to bring the ingredients together.

5 Recipes From Black Chefs to Celebrate Juneteenth - ConsumerReports.org

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 10:55 AM PDT

Across the country, Juneteenth represents a celebration of freedom and a commemoration for the ancestors lost to the harms of slavery. Also known as "Jubilee Day" or "Freedom Day," the 19th of June marks the moment enslaved Americans in Texas were notified of their freedom, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery with the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.  

Chef Alexander Smalls, owner and executive chef of The Cecil and Minton's Playhouse in Harlem, New York, explains that red food has always played a part in the celebration. "It was symbolic of blood on the field and the blood of our ancestors," says Smalls, a James Beard Award winner and author of "Grace the Table: Stories & Recipes From My Southern Revival." "So you would have dishes that were rich, and a red hue, which makes barbecue anything pretty perfect."

Today in the U.S., Juneteenth—now a national holiday with President Joe Biden having signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law—is marked by parades, picnics, and cookouts. Celebratory food can include watermelon, red velvet cake, red beans and rice, and yes, anything barbecue. "Food is currency, particularly for African Americans, and was for the generations of folks who were enslaved," Smalls says. At a time when Blacks did not own themselves, they took ownership and pride in their foods and recipes. "Not only was it a form of celebration," he says, "but it was the form of dignity and respect. For the person who created that food, it was ownership that could not be taken away."

For Juneteenth, CR tapped five Black chefs to share a recipe that can be made in a small kitchen appliance, a dish that's perfect for a Freedom Day gathering. (No need to turn on the oven.) They shared typical cookout dishes such as mac and cheese and fried fish, as well as Juneteenth favorites like red beans and rice and barbecue—even vegan ribs.


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