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Honey Whole Wheat With Poppy and Lemon

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ifs201

Honey Whole Wheat With Poppy and Lemon

I was inspired by Janet Cook's gorgeous bake back in 2013 and decided to give it a go. I used my Farmer Ground Flour high-extraction bread flour. The hydration of this loaf is 80%. They smell absolutely amazing! I didn't pre-soak the poppy seeds so the dough felt pretty dry for 80% hydration and I might increase the water slightly next time. I think the crumb is decent for 100% T85. 

Final dough:

  • 228g 100% levain (3-stage build)
  • 763g T85
  • 588g water 
  • 21g poppy seeds
  • 9g lemon zest
  • 35g honey
  • 21g salt

Comments

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Benito

Absolutely beautiful bakes, you must be so happy with them.

Benny

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ifs201

Thanks, Benny! I always appreciate your nice comments. I was happy with these loaves and finally felt like there was improvement.

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Danni3ll3

Amazing oven spring! Well done!