So this happy accident ended up being my first edible loaf..tell me how to improve.
Recipe
100 g active starter
325 g water
500 g KA bread flour
10 g salt
Mixed everything and let rest 1 hr
Did some kneading until dough came together
Stretch and folds every15-30 minutes x6
Bulk ferment until doubled. Maybe 6/7 hours .
– here is where I messed up: I shaped my dough and started doing a few chores before bed. I told myself I’d pop it in the fridge before I slept. Well I forgot and the dough ended up proofing on the counter for about 3.5/4 hours before I woke up to pee and realized. I threw it in the fridge and baked it in the am. I did an open bake at 475 degrees with steam then finished at 450.
The loaf seems pretty good, though to be honest I would like a thinner crust, and the crumb itself seems a bit gummy, but not bad at all compared to past loaves
by dutchy993
6 Comments
Looks more than ok to me.
This looks SO good!!!!
First OKAY? Mate, it’s magnificent! I’m not sure about the thinner crust but try out different flour company if you think it’s too gummy or blend different ones. slow ferment in the fridge make for the best breads for me. Keep on practicing and you’ll figure out what you like. Folding is also easier for similar results to kneading so keep on experimenting on that. You’ll start recognizing from the texture itself while working. Good job!
That looks incredible! I’d be so happy if I was able to make bread as well as this.
Look at that belly! 🥰
This looks incredibly “ok”!