Poppy seed, turmeric, and onion loaf

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Inspired by another recipe I found on here, I prepared these loaves by hand using a mixture of FWSY and Hammelman's method,

Here's the formula

IngredientQuantity in Mix (g)Quantity in Levain(g)Total Quantity (g)Baker's %
Bread Flour45015060065.8
WW250025027.4
Rye2537.562.56.8
Total Flour725187.5912.5100.0
Water525112.5637.569.9
Total Mass12503001550 
Sea Salt250252.4
Levain30030030024.6
Granulated Onion5   
Turmeric5   
Poppy Seed10   

 

Starter was removed from the fridge then all but 30 grams was discarded

-This was fed 200 grams bread flour, 50 grams rye flour and 150 grams of water (60% hydration)

-the starter was allowed to ferment for 4 hours prior to addition to the Initial mix.

-Everything but the salt and the levain were mixed together and allowed to autolyze for 30 minutes

-salt and levain were folded in. 

-After mixing the dough was folded six times over a span of 2 hours (every 15 minutes)

-Bulk ferment at R.T. (about 75 F) for 12 hours

-The dough was shaped and placed in proofing baskets seam side up and 

-Cold ferment in the fridge for another 12 hours. 

-The bread was scored and baked (at 475) in a hot dutch oven for 30 minutes with the lid on and 20 minutes with the lid off.

Crumb was great and I love the color, the bread had a wonderful flavor, tasted like an onion bagel with a strong sourdough tang (likely due to the stiff starter and long fermentation).

why so much salt?  In America, according to the food police, people eat 3 times more salt than they should and 80% of it comes from bread..... and that is with 2% salt not 2.4%.  You need to tell folks that this bread is a salt bomb that could be dangerous for them if they are on a salt restricted diet.....

I like it except for the salt.

Happy baking