Bread - What are you baking today…..

[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

[Matty123]

Put the sauce on top of the cheese. And use less sauce than you think you need. That will be just enough. Set oven to as hot as it goes. Cook the pizza fast. Not sure if this advice is welcome but I hope it helps

[Chap]

I need a stone worktop in my kitchen!