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Slow-Baked Finnish Rye Jalkuunileipa (Finland)

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Today's bake: Slow-Baked Finnish Rye   Jalkuunileipa (Finland)

Source: The Rye Baker by Stanley Ginsberg

Notes: I scaled Stanley's recipe to make 2 small loaves instead of single larger one.

From - 1 @ TDW: 1.383kg   Pan Size: 9x4x4 In / 22.86x10.16x10.16 CM
To -     2 @ TDW: 1.210kg   Pan Size: 7.88x4x4 In / 20x10.16x10.16 CM

Substitutions:  None

Sauerland Black Bread - Sauerlander Schwarzbrot (Germany)

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Today's bake: Sauerland Black Bread - Sauerlander Schwarzbrot (Germany)

Source: The Rye Baker by Stanley Ginsberg

Notes:

  • Changed TDW from 1.291  kg  to 2.259 kg.
  • Pan Size - From: 1 @ 9in x4in x4in / 23cm x10cm x10cm  To: 2 @ 7.88in x4in x4in / 20cm x10cm x10cm. 
  • Hydration from 74.83% to 76.77% due to using fresh milled grain.

Substitutions:  None

Jalapeño Cheese Bread

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Today's bake: Jalapeño Cheese Bread

Source: Sourdough Recipes for Rustic Fermented Breads Sweets, Savories, and More - Sarah Owens

Note: Use baking sheets to catch the inevitable melted cheese.

Substitutions:  Substituted Bloody Butcher Corn for Corn Meal.

Taralli Pugliesi - Italy

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Today's bake: Taralli Pugliesi - Italy

Source: insidetherustickitchen.com - Emily Kemp

Note: Modified the mix times to utilize a processor (FP).

  • Flavor variations to try - Fennel seeds, red pepper flakes (chilli flakes), rosemary, oregano, black pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano. Use as much or as little as you like.

Substitutions: AP flour for 00