Ratton Pantry Journal

Sourdough discard, that extra bit of starter you throw away when you’re feeding your sourdough culture. Don’t let it go to waste! Instead of tossing it out, why not put it to good use?

Introduction to Preferments Preferments are a crucial element in baking, particularly in crafting pizza dough. They involve fermenting a portion of the dough prior to the final mix. This process enhances flavour, texture, and digestibility. Two common types of preferments...

The Story of Pinsa. Pinsa Romana, sometimes known as Pinza and pronounced "peen-sa", is a hand-pressed type of bread/pizza based on an ancient recipe that traces its heritage to over two thousand years ago. Pinsa was originally baked by the...

San Marzano tomatoes. So good, they’re classified. Tinned tomatoes are a staple stock cupboard item these days, and not usually given a second thought; providing a base for pasta sauces, and enhancing cooking in kitchens the world over. Here at...

Finally, there’s a real feeling of Summer in the air and with lockdown restrictions easing and a promise of warmer weather on the horizon, many of us are moving to entertaining outside. Garden kitchens have never been more popular with...