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Lacy crumb!?

TwoCats's picture
TwoCats

Lacy crumb!?

In trying to understand the mechanics of how to achieve certain types of crumbs, I pushed my bulk rise a bit in hopes of achieving the characteristic lacy crumb. I think I got it!

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DanAyo's picture
DanAyo

You absolutely nailed it!

Honeycomb Lace is the ultimate crumb in my opinion. I think it will (or should) become the “Instagram Crumb” of the future...

It seems that different add-ins have an affect on the laciness of the crumb. Things like flaxseeds and oats when soaked, enhance the characteristics.

Please keep us posted of your progress.

Danny

TwoCats's picture
TwoCats

I agree! It just tastes better too. Slightly more tangy. 

The bonus really is in the texture. It's SO moist. It holds on to moisture much better than the open crumb. This is the goal henceforth!

Will continue to share future bakes on this blog!

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Alan.H

I think you got it too! That is my idea of the perfect crumb, congratulations. Could you expand a little on just how you "pushed the bulk rise a bit" and any other details of the bake you would care to share,

Happy New Year      Alan

 

TwoCats's picture
TwoCats

Thank you, Alan!

I used the Brod and Taylor proofing box for the first time this round, and it really gave me great results that I anticipated as I was working in bulk and during the retard.

After the first fold, I let the dough bulk at 76F for one hour. Then I waited another hour to do the second fold.

Now, for the third fold, I had to run an errand that took longer than I thought it would, so I performed it 2.5 hours after the second fold.

I waited for another hour to perform the bench fold, then 45 minutes to shaping.

At 76F, this definitely pushed the bulk. From when the levain hit the autolysed dough to when I put it in the fridge, it was probably 8 hours.

Let me know if you have other questions!

DanAyo's picture
DanAyo

2 Cats and Alan, would you be interested in participating in a post dealing with Lacy Honeycomb style crumb?

If either of you start it, I’ll join in, or if you want me to get it going I can PM both of you when it is published. I am on a diet right now. Gotta keep things under control...

Danny

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TwoCats

I'd love to! You can start it, but where?! I'll leave that up to you. :)

DanAyo's picture
DanAyo

It may take place in a couple of weeks. I’m not baking during the diet.

I’ll PM you and any other interested bakers to make sure to are aware of the post. I’d love to learn more about lacy and honeycomb (more moderately sized holes)!

Your progress is moving along nicely...

Danny

Alan.H's picture
Alan.H

Yes.If you would like to start it I'll be very happy to join in. I will look out for further info.

Alan

DanAyo's picture
DanAyo

Great Alan, I’ll PM you once it is posted.

danalcantara's picture
danalcantara

Holy cow, that looks amazing!

Benito's picture
Benito

Truly wonderful lacy crumb you achieved!

Benny

PalwithnoovenP's picture
PalwithnoovenP

You really got this one!

idaveindy's picture
idaveindy

Two:  You may have sold, or might sell, some people on the B&T proofing box.

I'll use this opportunity to make a link to give webmaster FloydM a few pennies for an Amazon referral:

https://www.amazon.com/Brod-Taylor-Folding-Proofer-Cooker/dp/B01MEEH0SE?tag=froglallabout-20

(To do that with any Amazon link, delete _all_ the "junk" after the 10 character "ASIN"
and then add: ?tag=froglallabout-20
)

Benito's picture
Benito

I got a B&T proofing box for Christmas.  I'm using it to get my starter active and then tomorrow for the levain build and proofing of the dough.  I'm hoping it will help a lot with proofing.  The weather has been super cold today so I'm glad I have the proofing box.

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Thumbpicker

I was looking up lacy crumb to see if that's what mine was and I came across this thread. I didn't think the original poster would mind if I resurrected it. This is mine from today.