Anis Boubsa, plus inclusions

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Wine, cheese, and formula.

So it begins. The Will Falzon wine & cheese inclusion loaves. 

The notable components.

  1. Keeping with Mr. Bouhsa's original formula. My homage begins with a simple four ingredient formula of high hydration.
  2. The prerequisite long cold bulk fermentation
  3. Step three is were we break with tradition. One TBS. Of none distatc malt syrup is added to the mix. ( Because, that's the way we roll at A.E.V.S.F.)
  4. All of the liquid is replaced by boiled, and flambéed red wine. (Cabernet Sauvignon)
  5. The addition of Asiago cheese (20% of flour weight)

    Aim:

    To achieve a crisp light inclusion Bread. 

     

     

Product.

Sadly, I made a significant error at the very beginning. During the mix stage, I neglected to weigh the cooled wine. I was able to recover to this point. That being said, even if I achieve a good result, it will be due to luck. Either way, the results will be discarded and a re-bake is needed.

The end game slashed and oven readyI need someone to cut one open while I cover my eyes.

Alternatively, maybe I will varnish them and never cut them open? This way the bake will be a success, and a failure at the same time! I am very happy with this sadly, un-replicable outcome. 

Side note: it smells amazing in here!Wine & cheese baguettes

 

I was hoping for bigger air bubbles. That being said, it is not dence at all. I just ate half. The Flavor is mild, and pleasant. The texture is fluffy.

I am already thinking to go with the flow and lower the formula hydration for the next bake. However, That is putting the wagon ahead of the horse 🐴. Let's wait for the crumb reveal. 

Kind regards,

Will F.