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Blue Bowl Breads

Celebrating the tradition of quality homemade bread baking with recipes, photos, and bawdy bar songs by Mark Oppenneer

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  • About
    • About Blue Bowl Breads
    • About Mark Oppenneer
    • About Betsy Oppenneer
    • Subscribe to this blog!
    • Contact
  • Breads with…
    • Ancient Grains
    • Beer & Spirits
    • Cheese
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    • Herb & Spices
    • Meat
    • Nuts & Seeds
    • Sourdough
    • Vegetables
    • Full Ingredients Index
  • Recipes by Category
    • Gluten-free
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    • Ye Olde Pinterest Board
  • Betsy’s Books & Videos
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Pulla

Caffè Latte Bread

Spinach Dip Bread

Green Onion Cheese Bread

Fruity Potpourri Bread

Sumac Currant Bread

Mark & Mom’s Panettone Recipes

Birnenbrot-style Apple Raisin Rum Bread

Gluten-Free Mostly Morning Glory Muffins

Betsy’s Stollen

A random recipe sampler

Dark Cherry Chia Boule

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rum Rolls

Lavender Sweet Bread

Totally awesome Instagram feed

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Been forever since I've baked bread. I tend to eat Been forever since I've baked bread. I tend to eat it. All of it. And so, a hiatus was in order. Down 60 pounds, so I think it was wise to hold off for a while. 

Visiting my in-laws this weekend and was asked to spin up a loaf. The last shot is cropped to protect the guilty. Dang, it felt good to have dough under my fingers again.
Hey there. When I'm not baking bread, I'm making m Hey there. When I'm not baking bread, I'm making music. I just released my 7-song EP of original music called "My Life at the Circus." Just wanted to share it here because heck yeah...

Head over to Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, or your music streaming service of choice. 

You'll hear Crazy World, Tempest, My Life at the Circus, Glorious Ghosts, Lullaby for the Lost, Dying Day, and In my Dream. 

Please like, follow, smile, dream, sing, etc. I really appreciate your support. You are awesome.

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#ep #singersongwriter #originalmusic #oppenneer #newmusic #518music #saratogamusic #saratogasprings #cheesebreads (why not)
Rosemary Raisin Bread. Nuff said. Rosemary Raisin Bread. Nuff said.
Nice haul tonight... One has olives, shallots, and Nice haul tonight... One has olives, shallots, and poppy seeds. One has masa harina, habanero oil, salsa, and cheddar. Another has garlic and a mix of havarti, parmesan, and asiago cheese. The last has teff flour, sesame seeds, and cheddar. #homemadebread, #bread
Texas Heat Bread on the left, Garlic and Cheese Br Texas Heat Bread on the left, Garlic and Cheese Bread on the right (used up some Parm, asiago, and dill havarti).
Happiest of days to you. Can't think of a better w Happiest of days to you. Can't think of a better way to spend a day than going on an adventure with the missus - and then baking some bread. Front right is Gruyere and Garlic Bread, back right is Onion Cheddar Bread, and on the left is some Muesli Cinnamon Bread (pre-icing). Today was indeed a good day.
Latke Bread. Went to our friend Dana's last night Latke Bread. Went to our friend Dana's last night and she made latkes. I asked for the potato water (not from boiling potatoes - we put the shredded raw potatoes in a tea towel and wrung out as much water as we could). I also took home a few of the latkes. 

I made two variations based on my Mom's Rosemary Potato Bread recipe, replacing rosemary with herbs du provence, water with the potato water, and potatoes with the latkes. As instructed, I added all the ingredients together for the first batch (see picture with ingredients in a bowl). The dough was pretty dense, so for the second batch, I waited to add the latkes and cheese. Flattened the dough like a pizza, added the ingredients, and then rolled it up and kneaded until everything was evenly mixed (next two images).

Next time around, I will make it the second way - mixing cheese into the dough like the first variation makes the dough gummy. I like chewy, but gummy not so much. The flavors are rich and savory - a real treat!
Baking bread with my brother. He's the round-faced Baking bread with my brother. He's the round-faced bald guy with glasses.
Garlic Gruyere Bread. Made as part of an online cl Garlic Gruyere Bread. Made as part of an online class I taught this morning. Wonderful time spent with Janet (her loaves came out beautiful!).
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Savory

Chia Farro Seed & Grain Bread

Mark OppenneerDecember 14, 2015June 15, 2019
This bread is loosely based on my Mom's Full-Grain Bread from The Bread Book. I...

Goat Cheese Chive Bread

November 26, 2016May 28, 2018

Knotted Onion Sage Rolls

November 27, 2015May 28, 2018

Anise Lemon Pecan Bread

July 1, 2017March 8, 2018

Death Wish Black Bread

April 10, 2016June 15, 2019

Bacon Whiskey Bread

December 28, 2015February 12, 2018

Sweet

Buttermilk Müesli Bread

Mark OppenneerFebruary 15, 2016May 28, 2018
The zing of lemon rind in this hearty recipe complements the subtle tartness of the...

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rum Rolls

January 9, 2017May 28, 2018

Bavarian Nussstollen

August 12, 2018

Opa’s Energy Bars

May 1, 2016May 28, 2018

Pulla

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

Whole Wheat Honey Lemon Rolls

March 4, 2017May 28, 2018

Somewhere In-Between

Raisin Curry Bread

Mark OppenneerDecember 19, 2017May 28, 2018
Happy Hanukkah! So, this isn't a Hanukkah recipe. If you're looking for some good recipes...

Apricot Brie Boule

October 26, 2017February 11, 2018

Sprouted Sunflower Seed Spelt Bread

April 24, 2018May 28, 2018

Dark Cherry Chia Boule

March 8, 2018May 28, 2018

Not Too Sweet Chocolate Coffee Bread

April 30, 2018May 28, 2018

Stump City Red Braid

January 24, 2017May 28, 2018

Cheese

Goat Cheese Chive Bread

Mark OppenneerNovember 26, 2016May 28, 2018
Ah, Thanksgiving. They say, if you don't want things to get crazy, don't talk about...

Rosemary Raisin Bread

August 12, 2017May 28, 2018

Basil Havarti Bread

May 14, 2017October 12, 2019

Sun-dried Tomato & Onion Bread

April 5, 2016May 28, 2018

Olive Feta Mint Bread

January 5, 2018May 28, 2018

Buttermilk Black Bean Bread

July 26, 2016May 28, 2018

Ancient Grains

Savory Portobello Bread #1

Mark OppenneerNovember 20, 2016May 28, 2018
See also Savory Portobello Bread #2 for more savory goodness! Was in the mood for...

Maple Millet Bread

December 9, 2017May 28, 2018

Motley Multi-Seed & Grain Bread

February 1, 2016May 28, 2018

Opa’s Energy Bars

May 1, 2016May 28, 2018

Crispy Speckled Breadsticks

May 8, 2016May 28, 2018

Za’atar Bread

May 30, 2017May 28, 2018

Kañiwa Coffee Pumpernickel Bread

September 28, 2017October 12, 2019

Herb & Spices

Celery Seed Herb Bread

Mark OppenneerMay 26, 2018June 16, 2018
I do so love an herb bread. Thought it was about time to honor the...

Lavender Sweet Bread

January 15, 2016May 28, 2018

Pulla

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

Horseradish & Mustard Rye Bread

May 21, 2018April 20, 2022

Black Rice Olive Bread

July 4, 2016May 28, 2018

Gluten-Free Mostly Morning Glory Muffins

December 9, 2018June 15, 2019

Olive Feta Mint Bread

January 5, 2018May 28, 2018

Favorites

Sesame Cheddar Bread

Betsy OppenneerNovember 21, 2015May 28, 2018
Here's what my Mom had to say about it: "Without a doubt, this is one...

Bagels with Rabbi Jonathan

May 5, 2016February 12, 2018

Saffron Currant Boule

August 19, 2017May 28, 2018

Rolled Oat Pillow Rolls

June 16, 2017May 28, 2018

Beer & Buckwheat Bread

August 4, 2018April 20, 2022

Basil Havarti Bread

May 14, 2017October 12, 2019

Who am I kidding, they are all delicious!

Crispy Speckled Breadsticks

Caffè Latte Bread

Jalapeño Cheddar Sandwich Bread

Bavarian Nussstollen

Pepper Mango Masala Bread

Gooey Gloppy Cinnamon Rolls

Lentil Garlic Bread

Chipotle Fig Baguettes

Adirondack Pine Focaccia

Buttermilk Müesli Bread

Sage & Seed Bread

Stump City Red Braid

Not Too Sweet Chocolate Coffee Bread

Sumac Currant Bread

Black Rice Olive Bread

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Kitchen Quips, Quotes & Testimonials

Thank you, Mark, for the bread! It definitely added some flavor to this short Friday and coming long weekend 😉

I had a slice of [your White Bean Dijon Sourdough Bread], and it’s just as yummy as other kinds of breads you made before.

I am afraid of that I am going to think about you whenever I am having breads for the rest of my life, bread = Mark Oppenneer, Mark Oppenneer = bread 😉

Have a wonderful long weekend!

― James via work email

Three people can follow the same recipe and end up with three entirely different masterpieces. The way each person measures (or doesn’t measure), the method of mixing ingredients, the length of time bread is kneaded, the method of kneading, the types of pans, the weather, the oven, etc., affects the final product. Each bread is uniquely yours and no one else can make it the way you do!

— Betsy Oppenneer from Breads from Betsy’s Kitchen

― Bread is extremely personal
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