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My first sourdough loaves

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gastronomygal

My first sourdough loaves

My first sourdough boules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I used Reinhart's method for the sourdough starter.  I wholeheartedly credit the 'Fresh Loaf' members for saving my starter, so I had to post the results.  When my starter seemed to have stopped, I found the posted link to Reinhart's correction via this site.  Thankfully, a little aeration saved the day.  The loaves had a great crumb (at least it far surpassed my expectations for a first loaf), and were moderately sour.  May try retarding one loaf next time, and see how that affects the flavor.

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"Without bread all is misery." - William Cobbett

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Paddyscake

 Beautiful loaves..good for you!! It took me quite a while before I could make a loaf like that!

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Floydm

Agreed... That is gorgeous!

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gastronomygal


Thanks for the feedback...let's just hope it wasn't beginner's luck ;-o  I'll have to see if the ones I bake tomorrow turn out as nice.

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 "Without bread all is misery." - William Cobbett