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Over-proofed Beauties

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I knew these would likely over-proof, but I pushed it anyway.

Hamelman multigrain - 50% five whole grain, sifted with a bran levain, of course (kamut, red and white wheat, emmer, last of the sprouted spelt), with honey, a few tbs of my faux red rye malt, and a soaker containing whatever was lying around:  the last of the dried Borodinsky from last winter, teff, chia, and sunflower seeds.  I added lots of extra water during the mix.  It's all relative when working with whole grains and a soaker, but I'd be surprised if this was under 85% hydration.

It ain't' rocket science.

Toast

It is science, but no rockets. Unless, of course, you haven't gotten off the ground. Then everyone who has looks like they're flying rockets.

I've been making bread since forever. I actually taught the Egyptians the process ;-)

First Focaccia

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After a visit to Linas Stores in London yesterday my son kept saying that I really must try to bake Focaccia bread...

so I was inspired by a formula in Tartine1 where Chad Robertson basically describes that they grabbed a proofed loaf and added in his case sliced potato to the dough and it turned into a focaccia....

So, as I had too much starter this morning I made a quick basic white 1:4:5 dough and let the bulk go quite far and proofy...then just poured it into an oiled baking tin and let it proof for an hour until it looked like this...

Kamut WW Cottage Cheese Rice Potato Rolls

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I am really loving adding rice to my doughs and this bake was no exception.

I wanted some nice soft rolls especially so I could freeze some of them to have for burgers and sandwiches as needed

I added mashed potatoes  with the skins on, some cottage cheese and a little maple syrup for a bit of sweetness.

When I was ready to bake them I used an egg wash and sprinkled black sesame seeds, garlic sesame seeds and smoked Gouda cheese on some of the rolls.

All I can say is these were not only nice and soft but full of flavor and perfect for any use.

Hamelman's 5 Grain Levain (psst - as baguettes)

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Been keeping a low profile around here, minding my own business - mostly.

I finally got around to baking this bread after promising Lechem (Abe) that I would.  My grain selection was bulgur, steel cut oats and flax & sunflower seeds.  Indeed, all the crowing around TFL for this bread is well deserved and it is quite delicious.

Happy 1st November...

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and baked another Semolina durum loaf, WW loaf with white...based on 1:4:5 ratio and it works so well.....

I think I try next time a version with Khorasan and Durum....what an autumn colour feast that will be!

Although inoculation was 20% I pushed the bulk at a temp of 74F to 6 hours and shaping was tricky.....no pre-shape and straight into the basket for 15 min ambient proofing and then into fridge overnight...

Great colour and flavour...