Well after My Wife's fathers death we had another death in the family, tough times people.
After that I went on the road for a bit to try and deal with my stuff. I won't bore you with all the details of my walkabout, but suffice to say it helped.
I haven't felt like baking much lately. You see my Father-in-law lost his one sided fight with Parkinson's. He, and I, are NOT religious, in fact with think it is a lot of hooey. But I digress, he was a brilliant man, full of laughter and knowledge. Self made, hard working, dedicated family man.
I have been layed up with a twisted foot so I have had a busy week Baking and Cooking.
The Bread is a new one for me in Hydration. 28% Whole Wheat Sourdough at 80% Hydro, one with Lemon marinted Olives and Oregano. The next with Toasted Walnuts and Sage.
Mixing in the flavours…..
Attemtped some Ciabatta, this time not such a bold bake was requested by the sainted Wife.
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I based my formula on Reinhart's. I used a Biga and let it proof in the fridge for 20 hours then mixed by hand. S&F every 30 min for 2 hours, bench rest for 30 minutes then shape and bench proofed for one hour.
Baked on pizza stone with steam at 480F
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Here is a couple 16 hour Sourdoughs and some Scones I made for my Wife's co-workers, plus some food.
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Organic Sourdough
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Short post
40% Whole Wheat Sourdough
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Crumb Shot
Bulger Wheat Sourdough collage
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Crumb Shot
This weeks bake is 16% Organic Sprouted Spelt Sourdough….
Slash and Bake Before...
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Slash and Bake After...
