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My attempt at Shiao-Ping's-J.MacGuire's Pain De Tradition

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SylviaH

My attempt at Shiao-Ping's-J.MacGuire's Pain De Tradition

This is my attempt at this lovely bread posted by Shiao-Ping.  I did a long write-up but just deleted it and would like to say..My loaf leaves a lot to be desired...but the 'Flavor is amazingly delicious'  I couldn't believe how lovely, creamy, smooth and flavorful this bread tastes..the flavors that developed over the long fermentation are delicious...my crust did soften somewhat and I don't think as crispy as it should be..  I think my next attempt I may adjust my flour so there is a little less hydration.  My dough stuck on part of the banneton when I was putting it onto the board..but I don't think it did to much harm.

My lighting is pretty bad in my dark kitchen tonight!

Sylvia

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ehanner

Very nice looking loaf Sylvia.

Eric

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SylviaH

Thank you, Eric!  I'am happy I decided to make this bread.  I can't wait to enjoy it with my Italian marinated chicken dinner tonight!

Sylvia

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Shiao-Ping

Hi Sylvia

That is very nice.  It looks like the loaf picture in MacGuire's article!

About the crust - MacGuire's baking was actually 70 - 80 minutes all-up!  Because my family doesn't like thick crust, I shortened it to 60 minutes.  My crust also softens quite quickly but that's no problem for us.  If you like a thicker crust so that it won't soften too quickly for you, you can bake it a bit longer at the medium low temperature. 

I am so glad that you like the flavor of this bread.

Shiao-Ping

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SylviaH

Hello,  Shiao-Ping,  I would like to thank for this recipe and watching the other loaves evolve is so encourageing to keep trying this method.  I enjoy a crust just a little on the thicker side for this loaf.   All your suggestions are very appreciated and very helpful!   

Sylvia 

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xaipete

Nice looking loaf, Sylvia. Your crumb looks very open and nice.

--Pamela

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SylviaH

Hello, Thank you, Pamela!

The flavor is so delicious..it keeps me drooling over the other loaves Shiao-Ping has been making with JJM formula.  The method used is so worth the time envolved.

Sylvia   

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DonD

Looks like you got great oven spring, the crumb is real open and airy.

Don

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SylviaH

Hi, and Thank you, Don!

This loaf is pretty large but light and airy and puffed almost like a ciabatta!

Sylvia

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Nomadcruiser53

Great looking crumb. Dave

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SylviaH

Thank you, Dave! 

Sylvia

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Paddyscake

Somehow I missed this formula posted by Shiao-Ping. I will look for it!

Betty

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SylviaH

Thank you, Betty!  Great method/recipe here you don't want to miss!

Sylvia

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althetrainer

I can almost taste it.  Must be delicious!

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SylviaH

Hello and Thank you...we really enjoyed this loaf of bread. 

Sylvia