my mother definitely enjoyed eating it, but she didn’t give me more encouragement than “looks ok”, so anyway, I am so proud of this!

I sort of followed Alexandra cook’s recipe again, but reduced the quantities: 75g starter, 337g water, 220g manitoba 1 + 220g 0 flour [italian flours, they have around 13-14% protein]; 10g salt added during first folds after 30min [I have to reserve some water next time because I had a hard time incorporating it, which is obvious in hindsight]; I did other 3 sets of folds over the following 1.5h; around 4h (maybe 3.5h) bulk ferment because it’s quite hot; preshaped, 30min bench rest, shaped; 18h cold ferment then almost directly in the oven: 30min lid on at 235°C, 20min lid off at 200°C, Xmin that I didn’t check on the rack (and also changed to fan at some point) to give it colour (went by feel because my oven isn’t the best, but I know it by now); waited a few hours before cutting.

Crumb looks pretty similar to last time, but the crust is SO MUCH better. Still has a slightly floppy consistency and a thick outer layer after the cold ferment, which maybe is normal idk, but was definitely improved by buying a banneton. Slightly gummy towards the bottom and the underside-crust was a bit harder to cut, but maybe I also have to find a proper way to keep the bread after making it.

Anyway, just here to scream, but if anyone is willing to give any feedback it’ll be very much appreciated

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  1. parasoralophus

    Way too good for your second loaf! Looks great. 

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