All About Sour Dough .

[gertbysea]

Wanting to get back into it so started a rye sour today using organic rye  I bought today and ground. Want to make just one loaf for Jewish rye bread before I go on hol.  Don't need it but want a distraction from my still hanging about lurgy. Also made the dark rye colour so as not to use molasses or coffee. Didn't think I could do it but turned out to be easy as. So more feeding the sour tomorrow and we will see how it goes.  When I come back I am needing to get a few things like proofing baskets and a lame. Ay idea where to shop? Nothing in Cairns at all.

I love my Secrets of a Jewish Baker but am open to anything interesting. Even downloaded a cheapie from Amazon for my Kindle on iPad as it is in colour.

I don't actually want to eat the bread just to make it.

Gert

[achookwoman]

Gert, you have the bread bug really bad.    .      Just wanting to make it and not necessarily eat it,  indicates this.  I often just want to bake a loaf and then cut it in half ,  to see what it looks like.  Friends don't seem to mind a loaf cut in half. ,!

[gertbysea]

Yeah I am getting my cooking mojo back as soon as I finish with the bloody lurgy I I picked up in Sydney. I am absolutely cranky and more than over it. I may never get on a bus again!

So I am trying to focus, between coughing fits, on something new and exciting while finishing off a bottle of butterscotch schnapps.

Need a new challenge. Just doing the one thing and then in Sept it will be all go. Well I may have a demo or two.

Gert

[cookie1]

I think you are hooked too Gert. 

[meganjane]

I adore making bread. I like to eat a little, not too much with loads and loads of butter!

I've had the dreaded lurgy too, Gert! Can't believe it, I haven't been ill with a cold for over ten years and wham! This one hits me for six. Spent most of the weekend in bed. Still coughing now and then and sinuses are still blocked.
Worst part is I haven't been able to cuddle my little grandson...

My rye/white sourdough is looking luscious. I like the idea of removing some to make a rye starter when wanting a rye bread.

[cookie1]

I am in the process of making Chookie's SD walnut and raisin crumpets. I didn't read the recipes properly and have put too much sultanas and walnuts in. I have heaps of starter left so will do some correctly now. I had a few problems with them sticking too, so will be more careful this time.

[cookie1]

OMG these are amazing. I wish I hadn't read the recipe. I was careful with the greasing this time and everything was perfect. I couldn't wait and spread some butter on one and ate it. So very tasty.
These must be the very best SD creation ever.

[achookwoman]

Cookie, glad you enjoyed them.  Less added ingredient seems better.  I have just made some with semi dried tomatoes and prosciutto.  I added too much . I spray the crumpet rings with Rice Bran oil , before I add the mix.  That is when they are heating in the pan.
Easy once you get the method correct.

[gertbysea]

Bread bread and more bread .Real bread. Not wet crap bread wrapped in plastic with numbers instead of  flour,yeast, salt and sugar.

Gert

[meganjane]

Bread bread and more bread .Real bread. Not wet crap bread wrapped in plastic with numbers instead of  flour,yeast, salt and sugar.

Gert

Yup! My DH will only eat that bought crap. I squeezed it in my hands and showed him what it will do in his gut, but he won't budge.
I love my sourdough. I haven't been game enough to make it free form yet, still making it in the bread tin.

Must make those crumpets now!!

[achookwoman]

Think you will love the crumpets. 

[meganjane]

Can't find the recipe Chookie! 

[Cornish Cream]

Sour Dough Crumpets recipe for you MJ.

[meganjane]

Thank you!!

[achookwoman]

Thanks CC.   I have been busy making SD crumpets for the Farmers market today.   Not a lot in the garden to take.