Hi,
Having been on the great quest for that perfect daily bread for my family, I think I'm getting closer.
I've been baking Hamelman's Pain au Levain now and again with mixed reviews from the family. I recently tried the pain au levain with whole wheat and it has been a massive hit! The flours here are split between 75% bread flour, 20% whole wheat flour and 5% medium rye. My starter seems to really love the warmer weather of spring and this dough bursts to life. I wish I had photos to show you!
One day, due to a cat who needed to be rushed to the vet, the dough sat in the fridge over night and was super! It seems to be a very forgiving recipe.
I would encourage you to try it if you haven't already!
Cheers,
Tania
PS: Hope to send pics next time!
a stand mixer. Do you think it'd be possible to mix that one by hand?
Happy baking!
Heather/Flour Girl
I mix this one by hand all of the time. Not at problem. Actually will be baking some tomorrow.
Hi,
I agree that this can be mixed by hand easily.
I recently inherited a KA stand mixer and am struggling to learn how to knead with it! I find a lot more control (and more meditation!) w
Give it a whirl!
MommaT
for the encouragement. You'd think with all of my kitchen gadgets, I would've broken down and gotten a stand mixer by now.
I've got the poolish made for Hamelman's Pain Rustique right now, but I think I'll have to try the Pain au Levain ASAP.
Thanks again,
Flour Girl