This is a batch of bread I baked and delivered for a regular client of mine. She is my first client outside of the market, and the only one thus far. The breads are: Olive levain, Whole Wheat multigrain, and Oatmeal bread, and 80% rye; all from Hamelman's book: (BREAD). My wife's shaping skills are improving fast! she shaped and scored some of the loaves depicted above. Can you tell? I've gotten her hooked now ;)
As to the 80% rye, i had an old rye bread in the freezer and used some of that in the soaker. The news here, is that I've used a cold soaker (non boiled water) instead of the usual scald. I'm pretty pleased with the crumb and overall flavor. I think I like a cold soaker for this type of bread.
Khalid
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how cool that you've got your wife hooked! They all look good and that rye is calling for butter, cheese, tomatoes, hummus...you name it! I hope your client realises how lucky she is, a real treat!
:) Thanks, Kiseger!
You've certainly tickled my tastebuds.
Thanks, Abe!
some kind of bread business, They all look great.and they have to taste fine on the inside. I say it is time to buy something nice for your wife to celebrate her being hooked as an apprentice:-) Well done and happy baking Khalid.
Thanks, DA!
Her birthday is close, so I might as well gift her for both occasions ;)
Yes, I'd like to place an order... Nice selection, Khalid! Good to hear you have some helping hands, the loves look great.
Marcus
Thanks, Marcus! I'm glad my wife has finally succumbed to bread making :)
Great looking spread Khalid. Looks like your wife will give you a run for your money!
Regards,
Ian
Fine by me :)
Thanks, Ian!
That's a lovely selection of breads, Khalid. What effect on the final loaf does doing a cold soak vs a hot soak/scald make?
Mary