Bread - What are you baking today…..

[Giles]

[Matty123]

CRUMB SHOT!

[Matty123]

Children ended my baking career. No time for folding and bench rest when I’m changing diapers

My Last loaves
Sour dough Boule
Ciabatta

[Seul]

Guys quit it… I'm so hungry 

[chiverus]

Wow this is cruelty @Matty123  and @Giles those loaves look amazing! 

[Matty123]

@chiverus:

Wow this is cruelty @Matty123  and @Giles those loaves look amazing! 

Flour water and salt. That’s all You need…...
That and a clear schedule. My starter died. I could cry.

[Chris]

Looks like a helluva crust on that loaf, Giles.

Out of curiosity, what do you do with all of the bread? Surely you and Paula aren't eating it all by yourselves, are you?

[Giles]

Gave Alex and Kira a loaf, gave the people over the green who are self-isolating a loaf.  Two more being made as I type.  I'll be able to find people to take it off my hands….

[motojobobo]

@Giles:

Gave Alex and Kira a loaf, gave the people over the green who are self-isolating a loaf.  Two more being made as I type.  I'll be able to find people to take it off my hands….

Wish I were your neighbor! Avocado season is in full swing here and every time I see these loaves I picture and can almost taste them this way

Keep it up!

[Giles]

My 50% rye and 50% white worked out OK…..

[Giles]

Pizza dough on the left and bread dough on the right…..

[Matty123]

Giles What mix/method did you use for your bread starter?

[Giles]

I am currently not using the starter I am using shop-bought yeast granules.  The starter is currently in the fridge, I think it's ready now.  I'll take it out of the fridge sometime early to mid next week and try a Poolish, Biga or Sourdough, not decided yet.

I used this method, but used water initially not pineapple juice….

I'm not 100% sure I am happy with the result, so I may revert to the Ken Forkish method.  I am using his recipes for my bread, so it makes sense....

[Matty123]

https://breadtopia.com/make-your-own-sourdough-starter/

I had great success with recipe

[Giles]

Alex and I came into a tiny bit of money when my poor old mum died a few years ago.  We both bought a set of Finex with the cash, as we knew it would be a lasting reminder of her.

[Chap]

Giles infected me with that Levain, Sourdough and Bread thing…

[Chap]

[Giles]

I'm going to have to up my bread game now…..

[Alex]

Pizza dough division

Loaves rising in proofing baskets

[Matty123]

Giles knows no half measures