This Week's Workday 100% Whole Wheat - higher hydration

Photos: Workday 100% Whole Wheat 2023-04-02 

Formula: "Bread" Workday 100% Whole Wheat Formula

I don't use the honey in the formula because I need to avoid sugar.  My wife and I really like the flavor without the honey. 

I also use 10% chopped walnuts, which my wife loves and I like.

Hamelman suggests upping the base 80% hydration "if it fits your baking style".  This one was about 83%, and sure enough, the crumb was a bit more open than with 80% hydration. 

I bake a double loaf (the formula quantity of 811g flour as shown but not divided) in a dutch oven that is small enough to provide as much support for a slack dough as a loaf plan. 

The "Workday" in Hamelman's title is because the formula is designed for a working person.  All the work takes place in small steps in the morning and evening over 3 days. 

Day 1 AM: Feed starter

Day 1 PM: Mix sourdough

Day 2 AM: Mix final dough and start bulk fermentation

Day 2 PM: Preshape, shape, and put in the fridge for a retarded proof; set up the oven to start pre-heating with the dutch oven at 6 AM; I wake up about 6:30 - 7 AM 

Day 3 AM: Proof at room temp as needed (about 20 minutes works for me) and bake.