I have just finished my 7th consecutive bake of the 123 Sourdough recipe (well, 8th if you count the first attempt which never made it into the oven).
My best yet! I've been documenting my results on this forum, and taken much of the advice I've been given here. I've increased my bake time (and do a greater portion of the baking uncovered), switched to dividing the dough before a long proof in the fridge (as opposed to after), and baking fairly cold (1 hr 15 minutes on the counter after removing from the fridge, and while the oven heats up).
In addition to better bread, my slashing is improving from practice (although still far to go). And I should add my bagels and pizza dough have greatly improved as a result of incorporating all the discard starter I've been generating from the 123 bake. :)
Happy Camper!
Actually, that is more than just nice! It’s gorgeous! How does it taste?
Holly molly, that just grand.
Toasted with butter and home-made jam. :) From past bakes I can say, however, the sourness is more pronounced the 2nd day, which I prefer for flavor, but the texture is always better the 1st day after I bake.
I'm very impressed with that loaf, crumb crust and all! So now you've mastered that one, what's next? Change up the flour mix a bit? Add some onions, or raisins, or ... ? :)
I don’t know how you could improve this bread. It is perfect, ant that’s coming from a perfectionist.
Beautiful in every way...
Dan
Holly molly. That is just great!! Can you point me/us towards that recipe?
beautiful. very well done. As Lazy Loafer says... what’s next?
Leslie
I think I want to bake it about 3 more times just to make sure I've nailed it!
@Richie: search this site for 123 Sourdough, and you'll find a lot of discussion about it.
I've been using:
200 g. starter (100%)
400 g. water + 24 g.
600 g. flour (300 g. AP flour + 300 g. bread flour)
2% salt
Crust, crumb, scoring results. This one's got it all!
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I love the 1-2-3 recipe! Great place to learn and play with. Lovely lovely!
Sharon
all that and add some roasted garlic and basil...