I’m running an experiment with my proving my sourdough croissants prior to baking. My experiment is to prove them about 40% longer than my habit. Basically going from 5 to 7 hours. Typically I put them into the oven 5 hours after pulling them from my fridge and placing them in proving bags to rise.Continue reading “Sourdough Croissant Proving Experiment”
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New Recipe
I thought I’d try some different loaves using a mix of flours… Why? You ask… Well… I redid my pantry right before Thanksgiving and there was total chaos downstairs as I ripped out the contractor-grade wire shelving. During that process I found some 00 flour I had forgot I had. Then I saw an InstagramContinue reading “New Recipe”
Taking Notes is key…
My baking has slowed down over the past couple of months. Life has twists and turns / ebbs and flows so I’ve dialed back a bit. I’m m still baking weekly; just my experimentation and volume has decreased. So thankful that I’ve taken notes and have enough “reps” that I’m able to be made chContinue reading “Taking Notes is key…”
Cheddar Jalapeño Focaccia
It’s been a while since I posted. Life has gotten really busy. I’ve been making sourdough bread weekly. Mostly Sourdough Pullman loaves. Earlier this week I did make sourdough croissants. So I’m staying in the game there as well. Decided today to take half my dough and make Cheddar Jalapeño Focaccia. The jalapeños coming fromContinue reading “Cheddar Jalapeño Focaccia”
What a difference a week makes…
Paying attention to technique works! Currently I’m baking only once a week so my chance to “try again” comes once a week. Last week baked Batards for the first time in I don’t know how long. I’ve been focusing on Pullman loaves. The ear development didn’t come out as well as I desired. My hypothesisContinue reading “What a difference a week makes…”
Skills Get Rusty…
If you don’t practice your skills get rusty! I’ve not made Batards lately. I’ve been making Pullman loaves every week and not shaped and slashed Batards. Slashing needs to be at a shallow angle (16-20°) and NOT as vertical as I do with the Pullman loaves. The more vertical reduces the “ear” that is producedContinue reading “Skills Get Rusty…”
Same Dough / New Pastry
It’s been a while since I last posted. Life gets busy. Yesterday we celebrated my wife as she graduated earning her Doctorate. I’ve been exploring new ways to make Danishes with my same base laminated dough. I saw a post where another baker had used this technique and I thought I’d give it a try.Continue reading “Same Dough / New Pastry”
Sourdough Pain Au Chocolat and Kouign Amann
Baked Sourdough Pain Au Chocolat and Kouign Amann. I hadn’t made these I a bit and my wife really likes the Pain Au Chocolat. They all start out with same laminated dough as my Sourdough Croissants. Different shape and inclusion of the chocolate for the Pain Au Chocolat and sugar for the Kouign Amann. IContinue reading “Sourdough Pain Au Chocolat and Kouign Amann”
Focaccia – Caramelized Onion, Rosemary and Course Sea Salt
Tried some different focaccia flavors caramelizing some yellow onion then adding some fresh Rosemary from my garden and some course sea salt. I think I should have pulled it 3 minutes earlier…darker than I prefer. That said, I’m pleased with the other factors affecting my method. Here are some pics of me making it: I’llContinue reading “Focaccia – Caramelized Onion, Rosemary and Course Sea Salt”
Savory Sourdough Danishes
Had a desire to make savory Danishes again. Think it was prompted by seeing my Rosemary in my garden take off growing again. Filling was caramelized shallots, brie, and figs topped with a fresh rosemary, black pepper and honey drizzle. I must admit that drizzle is unexpectedly good! BTW when I mentioned “caramelized shallots“ IContinue reading “Savory Sourdough Danishes”
Baked By Bear Sourdough 