Pain de Campagne

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KABF with 15% Whole Wheat and 5% Whole Rye.

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So gorgeous. Yes, waiting for that crumb shot!

just makes me want to dive in and have some :)

a great bake! 

Leslie

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Thanks everyone! Here is the crumb. This may be the best tasting bread that I have made. I think that the rye starter, grain mix and 36 hour cold ferment contributed to the perfect amount of sourness.

I'm assuming this was bulk ferment. I'm clearer on a cold final proof but not during the bulk.

Can you explain your process? do you develop the gluten before refrigerating? Or do you just mix and refrigerate allowing it to develop with time? Is it given any bench time?

Sorry for all the questions Hans.

Looks lovely!

Happy to answer any questions Abe. Here is the timeline:

  • 1130 made Leaven
  • 1700 mixed dough (for single loaf)
  • 1800 added salt
  • 3 Stretch and folds at 30 minute intervals. 1845, 1915, 1945
  • 2015 preshape
  • 2045 shape
  • 2200 into refrigerator at 35F/2C 
  • Baked cold in DO 36 hours later  475F for 22 mins. 450 uncovered 16 minutes.