Well… after that last bake I thought I’d try some tweaks to my technique. Probably should have reduced the elements I changed at once… Change #1 – Sourdough Starter. I’ve two (which I haven’t named yet). This was my second. Change #2 – Proofing. I did my normal 24 hour bulk fermentation prior to shaping.Continue reading “Sourdough Technique Tweaks”
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Sourdough Bread: Something Is Wacked!
Well… I’ve not been happy with my bread bakes for the last two iterations. Something is out of wack! My oven bloom has been anemic… about half what I expect. Crumb is tighter and moist. Almost like it is over-proved. However, I’m not getting the larger bubbles of gas at top where I’ve weakened theContinue reading “Sourdough Bread: Something Is Wacked!”
My Most Important Baking Implement
So I’ve a question… “What do you think is my most important baking implement?” I’ve asked that particular question to a number of folks over the years and I’ve heard answers from my convection oven, my mixer, dutch ovens, various pans or knives. All of these answers, while important to me are not the oneContinue reading “My Most Important Baking Implement”
Baked By Bear Sourdough 