alabubba's blog

 The simple process still fills me with happy.

Reinharts Neapolitan pizza Dough.

I used to be a very active member on this board.  

Use to be...

Life has a way of mucking with your plans. 

So an update. 

Since 2011. I have added 3 grandchildren.  Moved twice, bought a house in the stix.  Stated,  ran  and closed a small business. Nearly lost my wife to an illness (she is fully recovered)  Built a wood shop.  Raised a bunch of chickens gained some weight.  Lost a lot of weight. 

And stopped baking! 

My daughter wanted me to bake something for Halloween. Here we go!

With all the work related to the NY Jewish Bakers book that seems to occupy my time I just wanted to drop a post on here and let y'all know that the oven is still running almost every day.

and some Bagguetes.

My daughter has had a Bun in the Oven for the last nine months, this morning he was done.

My new grandson,

I love Baguettes!

Lately it seams like I cant keep these in the house. I no sooner get them out of the oven and there gone.

I baked 4, here are 2 with some pieces on the side

(Obligatory crumb shot)

less then 1 hour after baking, 1 left.

A full cooling rack!

NOT pictured, 2 more of the small baguettes, 2 rolls, and a dozen Biscuit.

(please don't look at my sink full of dishes. I promise I washed them all after dinner)

Pictured, Anis Bouabsa's Baguettes, Water Roux Sweet Bread Rolls and Loaf.

I have had several people ask about this recipe so here it is. Sorry for taking so long.

I love Ciabatta bread. One of my goals has always been to be able to bake it myself and have it turn out as good or better than the stuff from my local bakery.

I found "Jason's Quick Ciabatta" recipe and decided to give it a go.

Attempt #1 was delicious! It had the right crust and crumb and while I have some experience when it comes to slack dough I was not prepared for just how wet this recipe was. The forming left A LOT of room for improvement.