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kuruna tax-xewk rustic ( rustic crown of thorns)

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Maltese Ftira

Maltese Ftira 

The formula can be found at the link 👇 below 👇 

https://www.thefreshloaf.com/comment/541015#comment-541015

Renamed for the Easter season 

Photo montage process 

The ripe dough culture 

2., 3. Autolysis 

4, 5 The mix

6. Stretch and folds ( Three at 30 minute intervals)

7,8 The lamination (30 minutes from last stretch)

9. Dough ball at beginning of untouched bulk fermentation 

10. The final shape 

Hokkaido Milk bread - Two ways

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The ultimate test of a newly created formula is replicability. 

Today's yield (Double batch)

1 loaf pan bread 

11 Hot dog buns 

 Regarding the formula process.

Forkish's Country Bread. EIB Style.

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I pretty much have this one down pat. I am now working on an unfed l, overnight room temperature ferment style.

It's the early bird that catches the worm.

Bake off protocol initiated.

1. Preheat sequence - T Minus 30 minutes to completion.

2. Pre bake visual fermentation inspection ✅

95-100% of full fermentation achieved. 

3. The flip ✅

4. The Slash ✅

5. The Load ✅

6. Initiate steam injection ✅

Now we wait...

 

My goodness, how good fresh bread smells in the morning!

Laboratory exercise and practice: Bread braiding.

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04/05/2024

Aim:

Participation in Ralph Nieboer's Breadworks FB group community bake. " The Winston knot". To become capable, and proficient in shaping and baking a six strand Winston knot Bread.

Winston knot community bake.

Woke up, got out of bed and dragged a buffing rag across my head. I made my way to the kitchen and got an early start! 

Photos

1. Tangzhung water roux. (150°F)

2. Rough looking dough after initial mix

3. Smooth dough after mechanical gluten development.

Savory crepes. (Skillet Bread)

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As a special bonus of putting up with my nonsense, I present Nanny's (my Mom's) secret formula for her iconic special occasions or Sunday dinner

"Crepe Style Manicotti"

Enjoy the step by step simple instructions.

1. The crepes.

2. The sauce

3. The Filling

4. Assembly

5. Bake.