Submitted by gaaarp on May 2, 2009 - 1:41pm

Weekend Bake - Courtesy of George Greenstein


I went on a baking frenzy today, thanks to George Greenstein's Secrets of a Jewish Baker.  I followed one of his "Morning Baking" programs at the end of the book and made muffins, milk bread, whole wheat bread, and Italian bread.

Submitted by Aprea on February 10, 2009 - 9:22am

morning bread baking for perfect timing...


Ok - After being at this since the holidays - I have had several succeesful attempts at pain de campaign, and basic sourdough from BBA.  The direction I am trying to pursue is using sourdough starters with more of a healthy grain combo - whole wheat or rye.  

Is it possible to skip the refrigerator and let the dough ferment at room temperature for up to 24 hours?  I also am interested in room temp fermenting for cinnamon rolls.  Could I prepare a partially whole grain sourdough  at say 3pm - let it bulk ferment at room temperature - occassional folds.  Then in the morning shape, proof for under an hour and bake?

We love fresh bread and it would be especially luxurious to have it in the morning - using the leftovers for evening meals.

 

Any thoughts?