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Lava Rock

September 9, 2010 - 8:42am -- Maluz

Sorry I don't know if I am in the right place.

There was I post a few days ago about someone using Lava Rock for steaming the oven while baking breads. I have tried to locate the post but couldn't find it.  The pearson who posted it didn't say if they wet the rocks before placing it in the oven. Can someone help.

Thanks a lot.

 

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SOURDOUGH STARTER and the MONSOONS

September 9, 2010 - 8:02am -- jaltsc

I made sourdough starters with much success when I lived in the states. I am now living in Thailand and we are in the middle of the monsoon season. I am wondering if an environment where it rains most of the day can affect the sourdough starter process? I attempted to make sourdough starter following Maggie Glazer's  recipe, but it never really took off. There was absolutely no rise after the 7th day. Any thoughts out there?

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Tartine Bread book -- a video featuring Chad Robertson

September 8, 2010 - 11:22pm -- bshuval
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Hi all, 

One of the books I am most anticipating this year is Chad Robertson's "Tartine Bread". 

Chronicle Books, the publisher, have posted a youtube video about Chad and the test bakers for the book. It is a lovely video, featuring some pictures of the breads and the baking process, and it is really a joy to watch. The music for the video was provided by one of test bakers, which I found really nice. 

Anyhow, you can find the video here

Boaz

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No Luck with Pineapple Juice Starter

September 8, 2010 - 7:52pm -- jpolchowski

I recently began a new starter since the last one I tried (with organic grapes) got insufficient activity and yielded bricks. This time I wanted to give the pineapple juice starter a shot since it sounds like that one has a very good success rate. (http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/233)

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Holla for some Challah

September 8, 2010 - 7:04pm -- restever99
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Being Jewish and moving to Salt Lake City was a big shock for me, not in a bad way, just finding other people to share the holidays with is a little tough.  Fortunitly I have a few friends at work who are also Jewish.  Tomorrow we are having a little Rosh Hashanah lunch and I prepared the center piece Challah.  This is from my great grandmothers recipie so I feel very honored to be continuing that tradition.  As always comments, questions, and critique are always welcomed.  Shana Tova!

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Anyone going to the IBIE Show in Las Vegas?

September 8, 2010 - 5:42pm -- thebreadfairy

I was wondering if anyone was going to be at the baking show. I am always on the lookout for a smallish, electric deck oven with steam that I could use in my home and would be grateful if someone could just keep their eye out for such an oven and report back if they find anything. Thanks.

Jessica

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