Pizza Bliss Redux
August 26, 2013
My first batch of Ken Forkish's “Pizza Dough with Levain” (See Pizza Bliss) produced the best pizza crust and, after freezing, some of the worst I've had. But I did learn a tremendous amount from the comments and the information generously shared by other TFL members, and my second batch will exploit what I have learned.
I hope everyone has had a good summer, baking and otherwise. Judging from TFL blogposts, it's been a great one for many. My only indoor project has been the following formula and process. I recommend it to anyone with a mill, a fine tamis and willingness to go to a little extra trouble for a nice flavor.
This is my third attempt at BBA. I made a little twist to the swirl replacing it with my expiring strawberry jam and flaxseed. This gives the bread a little extra crunch. But the crumb is a little dry not sure if its because I overbaked it.
I still have to work on my shaping skills. it looks a bit.......odd.
This is my first go with Vollkornbrot. I have no reference on how this bread should be. So those of you familiar with vollkornbrot if you could give me your honest opinion of what you see and if I need to make any improvements.
The bread tasted great with a tough crust...difficult to slice but the crumb was moist and had a nice bite. It was amazing how the bread improved with age.
Thanks Faith
In full attempts to make a couple Miche to eat this week I setup and then realized i didn't have my round brotforms. So I just continue and made small batards.
50 % Whole Grain Meesh Batards
50.25%% White, 27.75% white wheat, 20% rye 2 % bran toasted
81.3% hydration (Bran and soaking water are both considered flour and h20)
Rye Starter
50 Starter
90 Wheat
10 Rye
100 White
180 H20
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Soaker
22 toasted bran soaked in 75 g h20
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Thanks to everyone on this site for the great baking. I learn a lot and take away many great ideas. Tonight, I wanted to make something lighter, so we had a salad with tuna and homemade balsamic dressing and carrot and coriander soup with curry that I had made. I thought the popovers would be the perfect complement, and they were. My husband and I really enjoyed them. I will be making them again!
Sourdough Honey Whole Wheat Multi-grain Bread with PEF
August 26, 2013
After seeing FlourChild’s, breadsong’s and David Snyder’s pizza posts where some of them were dessert pizzas, my apprentice just knew it wouldn’t be long before she had to try one. But, instead of using traditional pizza dough, she used a slightly sweetened enriched dough like a hamburger bun. We have no idea why she does these things but it is fun to watch.
It’s hard to find a GOOD ciabatta.
Sure, there are lots around BUT are they good?
Mainly no.
Couldn't resist joining in all the pizza frivolity, it is hands down my favorite bread to make. I was inspired by David's post here http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/34452/pizza-bliss and Breadsong's post here http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/34610/was-good-pizza, both takes on Ken Forkish's SD pizza in Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast.
Sasauge and Roasted Red Pepper Pizza
