After the Dwarf Bread Debacle I did some research. Bloodied (that Dwarf Bread was tough) but unbowed I tried again, this time using strong white bread flour for the sponge and rye flour for the rest. I also used a slightly different technique. So: Sponge 500g Strong White Flour 600ml warm water One ladle of…
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(With apologies to Terry Pratchett) For non Terry Practhett addicts out there, dwarf bread is a Disc World phenomena, a bread which is forged rather than baked, can be used as a deadly weapon, and that even Dwarfs devour with their eyes “because even dwarfs have trouble devouring it any other way”. I did not…
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This rather unappetising glop is my sourdough starter. I’ve been fascinated by the idea of making bread from “wild” yeast. You read stories of people handing down their starter from generation to generation. The idea is simple enough, provide the right conditions and wild yeast will flourish. You then use it in place of shop-bought…
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