The Fat Dove
I have baked a few Colombe this week and last. Mostly trying the Massari recipe which I believe to not be correct! The primo has a Cu of 45+ and T-Chambelland says that a Cu of 50 will arrest microbial activity! Most primo Cu values are around 30-35.
Consequently this formulation and variations of it, the primo would take too long to rise. My most recent bake, the extra rise time threw off the typical scheduling and it would be ready to bake in the middle of the night! Unfortunately, I like my sleep more than my craft and woke up to a very-ready / over-proofed dove. It blimped in the oven! So huge!
It sank immediately upon removal from the oven and I really need to invest in a double pronged skewer. BBQ skewers just won't do. The entry and exit points need to be level otherwise the bird will twist its spine while upside-down and risk falling.
Happy Easter Baking!
Lovely Colomba, it probably has very nice crumb! Yes the Massari %Cu did seem high. But you made it work, and that takes skill!
Happy Easter, Sue
I'm tempted to try the Massari Colomba again, but I am convinced it's not been written correctly, possibly the butter and sugar values in the primo have been transposed. I've moved onto another Grandi lievitati project now... My LM is very potent at the moment!
Happy Easter, Michael
It's amazing how fast these ethereally light, airy breads can fall. She may look fat but will surely taste wonderful.
Have a Happy Easter :)
The taste is the part that counts and she's a delight! Thanks for your comment.
Happy Easter, Michael
I'm sure it must be very tasty, Michael! And it does have a certain rustic attraction...
We need as many Doves of Peace as we can get right now.
Lance
Rustic is a good word for this one! All in all a good bake despite the out of control oven spring. Thanks for your words.
Happy Easter, Michael
PS: The Dove Program in Red Dwarf - Gunmen of The Apocalypse (Episode | Wiki)
Ah, series 6 best ever! I still love watching all the Red Dwarf episodes, but especially that series. Emohawk!
Lance
Absolutely Lance, couldn't agree more! I grew with the series, beginning with late night repeats of the earlier episodes through to when it became prime time and it's just brilliant! I especially enjoy the intelligent sci-fi behind the comedy. It's a unique gem of bygone television.
Michael
Yes, the scifi was great and often a predictor for the future. I'm not sure if it was in the TV series, but it was definitely in the book about Coca-Cola adverts being plastered across the night sky.
We're not far off......
Lance