Rustic yeasted sour dough loaf...

The dough hadn't changed much since last night but was very active.

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I plopped it out onto the floured baking sheet and gave it a gentle knead, bringing the top into the middle, half turn then repeat.

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I floured the top...

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...then plo ked it over onto a clean, well floured tea towel.  This now sits for 30 minutes while my LeCreuset dutch oven heats up in the oven to 230C.

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I put a piece of kitchen paper in the pan to guard againt sticking...

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This is after 30 minutes with the lid on...

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...and after another 15 minutes with the lid off, reduced to 200C.

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Perfect!  I can't wait to have this as camp toast when we go camping later this weekend.

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I just had to try a piece - I'm very happy with it. Really good flavour!

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Cheers - Joolz xx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rustic yeasted loaf...

I've mixed this up and will bake it tomorrow...

I'm sure I'll have more luck with this recipe.  I replaced 100gms of the plain flour with wholemeal flour and added a touch more water...

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Here's where I made it last time ...

http://simplyjoolz.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/rustic-yeasted-loaf.html?m=1
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Update: Here it is after 5 hours at 6pm.

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Cheers - Joolz xx
 

 

Starter stopped!

Day 4 Friday 30/10/15

I'm sorry, but this duck is dead in the water!  This is the starter from yesterday after I fed it...

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...and this is it today. No action at all!

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It resembles 4 day old pancake mix but there is not a bubble to be found And it smells off (and I guess active sour dough starter does too!).  I will give another batch a go next week but in the mean time, I'll be preparing and making an artisan loaf later tonight, for tomorrow.

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Cheers - Joolz xx

 
 
 

Slow starter...

A quick peek at 6.30am shows a few bubbles..

Day 3 - Thursday 29/10/15

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I gave it a good stir...waited...more bubbles came to the top...

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I added 50gms plain flour and 75mls water...

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See, bubbles!  We might have a live starter!  If not, I have an overnight yeast bread recipe I will make Friday night for baking on Saturday morning.

 http://simplyjoolz.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/rustic-yeasted-loaf.html

Cheers - Joolz xx

Slow start to the starter...

Day 2 - Wednesday 28/10/15

Things did not look good this morning...

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I wasn't expecting things to be frothing this morning but gee, it seems dead as a door nail! 

I gave it a stir...lots of lumps...

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...this time I added 50gms wholemeal plain flour and about 75 mls water.

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Now lets see what happens in the next 24 hours.

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Joolz xx

Starting a sour dough starter...

Disclaimer:  This is not a tutorial, it is an experiment!

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Day 1 - Tuesday 27/10/15

I have put 50gms plain flour and 50mls water into a bowl...

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Mixed it...

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Now lets see what happens at 9am tomorrow...when I need to feed it.

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Joolz xx