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Offline droverjess

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My French bread adventure
« on: March 24, 2013, 05:01:24 pm »
Today I made French bread here is what I did.
LONG post and sorry for BIG pics.

I did a lot of reading and then combined two recipes, used fresh yeast and French grade flour (55) and put in a bit of my own  method.

I used Tenina's French bread quantities for ingredients and substituted the dried yeast for 20g fresh.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5233.0

For shaping I used Frozzies recipe
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4164.0

My method uses autolyse and is a bit like Tenina's with a pause, however I add the salt after a rest.

Method
Put water and fresh yeast into  *: 2 mins 37 speed 2
Add flour  :: 3 mins
Wait 15 mins
Add salt  :: 3 mins

Put in oiled bowl and rise until more than double.



Tip onto work surface and gently fold in on itself several times to remove all the air, cover and leave to relax for 15 mins



Fold over twice more Then follow Frozzies method, folding four times. Picture of third fold.



Then cut into 4 and follow Frozzies instructions




This is what I made proofing 3 baguettes and a twist with poppy seeds ( note to self poppy seeds go everywhere!)



After a good hour I brushed and slashed the tops before full proof as chookie suggests to prevent collapse



Then 20 mins more proofing and re brushing of water and in the oven



Cooking time as per Frozzie's recipe

And here they are







Haven't eaten yet but will report after tea.
2 wrapped in foil and frozen as per chookies instructions.

Cost of 4 loaves less than 30 pence each. Cost Tesco 56 p each. We usually buy these in the village and they cost more than that but can't be sure how much, but a good saving.

Think about 42 Aus cents.

Enjoy and thanks to Tenina, Frozzie and chookie

Edited to add this. Just had for tea, very good.










« Last Edit: March 24, 2013, 06:46:15 pm by Droverjess »

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Re: My French bread adventure
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2013, 05:17:47 pm »
Just fabulous DJ ;D
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Re: My French bread adventure
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2013, 06:58:00 pm »
Yum DJ. Love all the step by step photos.

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Re: My French bread adventure
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2013, 09:00:27 pm »
Looks great dj 😁 much better than my first attempt which was shocking imo ended up just buying fresh as mine just didnt compare with the golden outer crust and hollowey elastic like inner.. my fav baguette is the 'tradition but will definately be playing with a few recipes i have if i can source some good flour!!!.... I miss my ex local boulangere.. Mme pain lol.. Thought her name very appropriate... Nothing beats real local french bread... See alot of bread sticks getting passed off as baguettes here... :(

I posted that recipe and attempted when i first got thermie .... Am going to have to edit some of my old posts lol
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Re: My French bread adventure
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2013, 09:53:01 pm »
DJ, the bread looks amazing.

The boarshed in cottesloe sells baguettes, they import their flour from an award winning place in Paris.

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Re: My French bread adventure
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2013, 11:25:48 am »
DJ they look fantastic. Well done. Thanks for the detailed instructions.
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Re: My French bread adventure
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2013, 11:42:43 am »
The award winning bakerys change every year and whichever boulangerie it is the elysee (french version of whitehouse) orders their bread from them every day..

Im sure in syd ill find alot more french produce.. Looking forward to seeing what is around..

If im ever over in perth hally ill be sure to check them out :)
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Re: My French bread adventure
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2013, 08:58:04 pm »
They look fabulous DJ. Clearly made with a lot of love and TLC.  :)
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Re: My French bread adventure
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2013, 09:15:17 pm »
Thanks everyone, yes lots of TLC, and very therapeutic.
Had one today for lunch from freezer.
Heated in oven in foil as per chookies suggestions then unwrapped for last two mins.

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Re: My French bread adventure
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2013, 09:20:53 am »
Well done DJ!  They look great.

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Re: My French bread adventure
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2013, 09:35:43 am »
They look lovely  :) YUM

I love Frozzie's recipe & instructions - make it 3x a week minimum!  Thanks Frozzie!
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« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2013, 09:40:29 am »
they look beautiful dj, well done ;D

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« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2013, 01:25:36 am »
yummy, and great photos too.
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Re: My French bread adventure
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2013, 11:09:05 am »
Great bread DJ.

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Re: My French bread adventure
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2013, 02:23:51 pm »
Frozzie what was that French bread flour called again?
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