Wingnut's blog

The Sainted Wife want pizza so who am I to deny her.

Her Za...

Pesto, Garlic Sausage and Veg

Sourdough Crust

My Za

My tomato gravy, garlic sausage, roasted red onion and bell pepper

Under shot for those who care to see it

nice and crisp bottom with a soft chewy outside crust.

Cheers,

Wingnut

Whole Wheat, Spelt and Semolina Bread with Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds

Crumb…...

Sainted Wife's breakfast in bed.

Cheers,

Wingnut

Just a couple loaves so I don't have to by store bought. Plain 20% Whole Wheat and a Calamata Loaf.

The plain is for me really, with a spot of Jam fits my coffee just right.

Lunch was antipasti for the sainted wife and myself.

and Breakfast this morning

an Ode to DA….

Cheers All,

Wingnut

A simple loaf…...

I have one more proofing with Roasted Garlic and Pecorino Cheese, I'll post those pics later.

Cheers,

Wingnut

Roasted Garlic and Pecorino Cheese Bread

So the Sainted wife's co-workers wanted Baguettes, but since my Baguette molds are too big for my baking stone I decided to make "mini" Baguettes or Stecca's so they would fit in my DO. Along with a Batard and and a Boule. They are Sourdough with a poolish containing 20% Whole Wheat.

Cheers,

Wingnut

All three loaves are 20% Rye Sourdough.

one with Caraway Seeds, one with Fennel Seeds…..

and one with Rolled Oats on top…..

Crumb Shot…...

Cheers,

Wingnut

Todays bake was filled with requests…….

Roasted Garlic and Herbs de Provence……...

Scalded Cracked Wheat and Honey………...

Chipotle Pepper and Manchego Cheese……….

Crumbs…...

Cracked Wheat and Honey….

Roasted Garlic Herbs de Provence……...

And a great Breakfast Snadwich….

Cheers all,

Wingnut

The Sweet Stuff

I am not much a proper pastry baker but I had a request from my Wifes workmates for some sweet morning breads so I decided to give it a go.

Cracking on with the dough….

Rolled out one half of the dough and laid out the Blueberries, Toasted Almonds and Lemon Zest…...

Rolled it up and proofed overnight…...

Rolled the secong dough with White and Red Rasins, Dried Tart Cherries, Brown Sugar, and Toasted Walnuts.

The next morning (4:30am mind you) I pull them out and let them warm and proof wile I make the Maple-Caramel Drizzle for the finished lot.

Everything out of the oven and ready to plate

Drizzle and box up to be driven over to the Wife's work place

As far as I can tell they enjoyed everything, but I was knackered by 8pm that day.

Cheers,

Wingnut

Now that my new starter is up and running and my wife work mates are requesting more bread I baked again.

20% Whole Wheat Sourdough with Pumpkin Seeds

20% Whole Wheat Sourdough (for me)….

and 20% Whole Wheat Sourdough with Sundried Tomatoes and Pecorino Cheese

Crumb Shot coming soon…….

Here it is…..

Cheers,

Wingnut

Sorry Folks I have been super busy and I let my starter die by mistake. I am still trying to get caught up on all the posts, sorry if I didn't comment.

Anyway, I have a new starter now and this was the first bake from it, one a classic Sourdough, one brushed with Arugala-Basil Pesto, and a Boule.

Cheers,

Wingnut

Edit thing- Crumb Shot