November 8, 2015 - 7:16am
I'd like to know your opinions of this loaf
Hi
This is based on the recipe for a 'rustic loaf'. When I have baked it as a boule or longer it has always had bigger holes, baking it in a smaller tin to give it a better shape for sandwiches etc seems to have reduced the bubbles - would you say that is the case, and what is your opinion of the crumb ? I have to say I am getting happier with my bake.
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Like a nice "rustic" tin loaf might look (whatever that is - I'm guessing this is something like a 80% white 20% wholemeal mix?)
I don't think I'd be unhappy if I baked that. It's probably quite nice with the sesame seeds on-top too.
-Gordon
I can't taste it from here. The proof of the pudding (er -- bread) is in the eating.
If you had slashed it you may have gotten a little more rise. On the whole, it looks great!
Ford
...and pass it over. I'll let you know. ;-)
I'd have given it a bit longer in the oven but it looks like a good loaf to me. I'd be happy with that. After all, a denser crumb is exactly what you want in a sandwich loaf.
I agree with the three gentlemen already who have posted comments. Your bread seems perfect for sandwiches with enough whole grain texture to make it interesting and flavorful. The only one you really have to please is yourself. The baker is most often his own worst critic. There is good in that, since that is what drives us to improve our techniques. However, 99% of the time your family or friends who taste your homemade bread will love it. Keep up the good baking, Embth
That Is One Beautiful Bread!!!
Oh wow, thank you so much for your kind comments ! I feel I've been struggling so long and now it seems to be suddenly coming together :-)
...how you ever thought it was difficult. At least, that's what happened to me after thinking I'd never get it right for the longest time.
I just made Floyd's rustic loaf last week. It had holes all through it, and I made it as a boule, but since it looked like his picture and tasted good I was happy. My fingers were sticky with the butter and jam that fell through, but I was happy. So now I'll try it in a tin and see if the holes go away or get smaller. Only I have to wait until I go back to the store, because my daughter lost my jar of yeast. Thanks for the tip!