Lance, I’ve studied this quite a bit, and for me, feeding the starter in preparation for a bake will continue to be common practice. But for those not concerned abut the ultimate loaf, this experiment is very telling. Both starter definitely made great bread. It was a very good experiment.
Did you notice the typo or miscalculated addition of RT proof time?
Breadmaking can be a tough old game, if you are looking for professional looking, well-presented and flavoursome loaves; these are what I strive to achieve, but don't always get!
So I think to begin with a starter that isn't totally ready (in most bakers' eyes) is just making life difficult for yourself for no good reason.
Don't get me wrong - it was an interesting experiment by Melissa and I enjoyed reading it. I think experiments like this and those performed by Kristen @fullproofbaking and others are very useful to the baking community.
And yes, Dan, the bulk timings seem pretty odd - certainly excessive for a well-fed starter.
Lance, I’ve studied this quite a bit, and for me, feeding the starter in preparation for a bake will continue to be common practice. But for those not concerned abut the ultimate loaf, this experiment is very telling. Both starter definitely made great bread. It was a very good experiment.
Did you notice the typo or miscalculated addition of RT proof time?
Dan
Breadmaking can be a tough old game, if you are looking for professional looking, well-presented and flavoursome loaves; these are what I strive to achieve, but don't always get!
So I think to begin with a starter that isn't totally ready (in most bakers' eyes) is just making life difficult for yourself for no good reason.
Don't get me wrong - it was an interesting experiment by Melissa and I enjoyed reading it. I think experiments like this and those performed by Kristen @fullproofbaking and others are very useful to the baking community.
And yes, Dan, the bulk timings seem pretty odd - certainly excessive for a well-fed starter.
Lance
Thanks for posting! Very interesting read and something I’ll be playing around with
...of leavening bread. Afterall, it leavens a preferment!