The tactility almost, but not quite, makes up for not being able to do pottery for a year. I love handling it, coaxing it into transparency for the lamination step, stretching and folding to develop the gluten, shaping the final loaf. The dough is soft, pliable as taffy, and sticky without being unreasonable about it. The more I think about it, the more I think cinnamon raisin isn't well suited to a gluten-y sourdough bread, so maybe that was the problem.Īlso, in my opinion, kneading (stretching, really) sourdough is one of the main pleasures of making it. I tried it again with my usual sourdough techniques (essentially six stretch and folds an hour apart) and ended up with a loaf with much more structure but whose robust chewiness didn't go well with the cinnamon and raisins. I would like to point out that the one recipe I tried from the book - the cinnamon raisin bread - didn't rise very well according to her minimal knead method that involves an 8 hour undisturbed counter rise. Her sourdough banana bread is amazing, by the way. I can't rate this because I've made exactly two recipes by Raffa, and one actually came from her blog The Clever Carrot. The other thing I have found out is that when I went back to more ‘involved’ recipes, such as from Tartine Bread, they worked better. Since I already had developed my starter, I didn’t try that, but otherwise, I have been literally working my way through the book, and everything has worked so far, some, like the bagels, becoming favourites. Somehow, she's found a way to simplify the process to the bare minimum for the most return, and she offers a great variety, from your basic sourdough loaf, to flavoured ones, pan loaves, rolls, special flours, and even a section on using discard. Well, call me impressed! Raffa has put together a user-friendly compendium of recipes and tips for the complete novice. That and the fact that the author has a very useful blog - decided me to give it a go. Several of my online friends had opted for this book for their 'Sourdough Voyage of Discovery'. guess what I have sitting in my kitchen for roasts. It tickles my funny bone that she recommends Le Creuset as a dutch oven for baking. looking forward to trying out some of these recipes, once my starter is ready to go. This looks like a good beginner‘s book with clear instructions, with accompanying photos of how to knead, form, etc. I just leafed through it from front to back and love the look of it and the bits I did read so far. Got this for my current sourdough obsession. Recommended! I will continue to work my way through its recipes. I am pleased with this book and it’s hands-on, practical recipes and and step-by-step photographs. It‘s the first bread recipe in this book, the beginner‘s loaf.Īnd here it is, a little flat (I probably overproofed it), but with a crunchy crust and a mild, tangy flavour. I finally dared and started the Everyday Sourdough Bread. My sourdough starter is as active as it‘s going to get, I think. Sourdough Made Simple gives everyone the knowledge and confidence to join the fun, from their first rustic loaf to beyond. Through fermentation, sourdough bread is easier on digestion often enough for people who are sensitive to gluten and healthier. With the continuing popularity of the whole foods movement, home cooks are returning to the ancient practice of bread baking, and sourdough is rising to the forefront. Sample specialty recipes include Bacon, Shallot & Black Pepper Bread, Blistered Asiago Bread, Cranberry Apple Cider Bread, Overnight Cinnamon Rolls, Share n Tear Garlic Rolls and Fool-Proof Focaccia with Rosemary. With step-by-step master recipe guides, readers learn how to create and care for their own starters, plus they get more than 60 unique recipes to bake a variety of loaves that suit their every need. As a professionally trained chef and avid home baker, she uses her experience to guide readers through the science and art of sourdough. Many bakers speak of their sourdough starter as if it has a magical life of its own, so it can be intimidating to those new to the sourdough world fortunately with Artisan Sourdough Made Simple, Emilie Raffa removes the fear and proves that baking with sourdough is easy, and can fit into even a working parent s schedule! Any new baker is inevitably hit with question after question.
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