My most recent 'Vermont Sourdough' attempt; With a success!

Submitted by arlo on November 20, 2009 - 3:13pm

My most recent 'Vermont Sourdough' attempt; With a success!

This mornings attempt at Jeffery Hamelman's 'Vermont Sourdough'. The dough was ever so sticky when kneading by hand, and since I didn't add any extra flour, it took all over 10 minutes by hand to get it to the right consistency. Something I always did before was add extra flour until I learned that was a 'no-no'.

I must admit, after having taken the Bake with Zing! class, I found out I am a hands on learner type of guy. My breads are starting to come together nicer since I figured out the stretch and fold method, kneading and baking skills through first hand experience from some great bakers. I guess reading the text could never get through to me well enough.

When the bread is cooled, I'll have pictures of the crumb.

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Submitted by arlo on November 20, 2009 - 4:19pm.

Crumb! Best loaf yet!

Crumb!

Best loaf yet!

Submitted by AnnaInMD on November 20, 2009 - 4:42pm.

Beautiful !!!

Picture-perfect :) wtg.

Submitted by dmsnyder on November 20, 2009 - 6:04pm.

Very nice, Arlo!

David

Submitted by althetrainer on November 20, 2009 - 7:04pm.

Nice looking loaf

That sure is a nice looking loaf. Thanks for sharing! Al

Submitted by arlo on November 20, 2009 - 7:43pm.

Thanks for the kind comments!

Thanks for the kind comments! As I stated, I am ever so content with this loaf, it came out so much better than expected! Thanks everyone here for helping me with my questions along the way as well! And telling me not to give after a 'brick'.

Thanks again!

Submitted by ehanner on November 20, 2009 - 9:55pm.

Way to go Arlo!

Great job arlo! Now that you are starting to get the feel of how the dough should feel, you are on your way. Congratulations!

Eric

Submitted by chouette22 on November 21, 2009 - 7:16am.

Very nice loaf!

When you announced that you were doing a Zingerman's bread baking class and said you'd post pictures about the experience, I was looking forward to hearing about your 8 hours there. Any chance you might tell us about that day, even now?