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My first bake since back from Italy: San Joaquin Sourdough

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dmsnyder

My first bake since back from Italy: San Joaquin Sourdough

This bake followed my usual formula, except I increased the hydration slightly, adding an extra 20 g of water to the final dough. The formula and procedures can be found here: San Joaquin Sourdough: Update

This remains one of my very favorite breads for the texture of the crumb and for flavor. It is just delicious. I had a couple slices with dinner - plain, no topping or dipping. Susan prefers it dipped in olive oil with a bit of balsamic vinegar. We'll have more in the morning. I haven't decided yet whether to have some toasted with almond butter or made into French Toast. 

I have a couple loaves of Hamelman's Pain au Levain with Whole Wheat Flour retarding tonight to bake tomorrow. That's another favorite. 

Happy baking!

David

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golgi70

Another fine SJSD.  Nice shaping and scoring.  You got this dough down.  The best breads are those that need no adornment.  

Cheers

Josh

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dmsnyder

David

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emkay

Welcome back, David. Your SJSD is lovely (as always)! It's next on my to-bake list. I hope my loaves will bloom like yours do. 

:) Mary

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dmsnyder

Do let us know how your bake of the SJSD turns out!

David

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Mebake

SJSD from the master. They look great , as always David.

Welcome back!

Khalid

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lepainSamidien

Some really beautiful breads, David. Your wife is a lucky lady !

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dabrownman

French toast since this bread, like most,  is even better toasted..... with butter.... maybe a little jam - which is even better than French toast:-)  This is one of the great breads to master even with a little moire whole grains!.  You haven't lost your touch -very well done.

Happy baking

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dmsnyder

I appreciate your kind remarks.

David

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bbegley

Great robust loaves, amazing crumb, boldish bake...what more could you want.