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Hamelman's Whole wheat levain (2)

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Mebake

Hamelman's Whole wheat levain (2)

This is a 2nd shot at Hamelman's Whole wheat levain (sourdough 50% wholewheat), after improving my steaming technique.

 

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breadbakingbass...

Nice!

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ramat123

What's the steaming technique improvement?

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Mebake

Thanks, Tim

Thanks, ramat123, i have blogged about the technique here.

 

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Floydm

Lovely lovely lovely.

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Mebake

Thanks, Floyd! I appreciate your encouragement..

 

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dmsnyder

Crust, crumb, scoring ... all look perfect!

David

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Noor13

I really should not watch those beautiful picturs of mouth watering bread while fasting....

Very nice loaf

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Mebake

Thanks alot David! and thanks for posting a tutorial on shaping a boule!

Thanls, Daisy! The overnight retardation (9 hours) did contribute to the colors you observe. And yes, the steam injection is the prime cause for caramilization of the crumb. As to the flours, i have used Hovis White bread flour for the 50% white, and chappati flour (96% extraction) for the rest.

Nour, thanks! you may log in to TFl after you break your fast.

khalid 

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ananda

These are lovely loaves Khalid.   I'm sure you must be happier with your new improved techniques in the oven

Best wishes

Andy

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Mebake

Thanks,, Andy! Iam very pleased, despite the limitations of gas ovens such as: no. of loaves bakes, and rack manipulation due to the heat source being primarily from the bottom. Nevertheless, iam pleased with what i have.

 

khalid

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wally

What a great bake Khalid. Gorgeous shape, beautiful scoring and a very nice crumb.  What more could you ask for!

Larry

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Mebake

Thanks, Larry.. thats about it, i guess, only more recipes.

Great to hear your feedback.

 

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SaraBClever

Looks amazing, definitely professional.  I only steam with a steam pan and the difference is amazing.  I will have to read up on your technique.