Bread - What are you baking today…..

[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!

[Chris]

Dammit, I've made many attempts in the past, but I remain a shit baker.  This thread is really tempting me to try and rectify that failing.

[Chap]

[Giles]

@Chris:

Dammit, I've made many attempts in the past, but I remain a shit baker.  This thread is really tempting me to try and rectify that failing.

I urge you to buy this:

https://www.amazon.com/Flour-Water-Salt-Yeast-Fundamentals/dp/160774273X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ken+forkish&qid=1585417473&sr=8-1

Supplement it with watching his YouTube vids to see him using some of the techniques.

Follow his advice to the letter and you will not fail…..

[Giles]

@Chap Are We having a pizza bake-off?

[Giles]

@Chap:

I need a stone worktop in my kitchen!

This is why I did it.  Massive cool smooth work surfaces…..

[Alex]

[Chap]

@Giles:

@Chap Are We having a pizza bake-off?

Count me in 

[Giles]

[Chap]

That‘s unfair. We have lockdown… had to keep it simple