I actually joined a couple (?) of years ago, but I got side-tracked and had to put "getting serious" about learning to bake great bread on the back burner for a while, but I'm back at it now. :)
So far, I've been trying new methods/techniques such as stretch/fold, "french" kneading (you couldn't have paid me to believe that wet dough would come together w/o additional flour...but it did!), higher hydration doughs, using a poolish, baking in a dutch oven, etc. My skills are improving!
Anyway, I look forward to learning and (eventually) exchanging ideas with you all.
Have a wonderful evening!
Be sure to post what you have been up to. We love pictures!
Hippygirl,
Welcome back. Treasure to my ears that you've learned to treat the dough gently while observing intently untwining the bread identity held within.
Wild-Yeast
Welcome to the Forum !
Thanks for the welcome!
I have a loaf in the oven as I type...hoping it'll turn out as good as it smells (still trying to get a more open crumb)!!!