tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post1233494943334216250..comments2024-03-19T18:45:56.286+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Sourdough Basics 103.1: Baking a loaf of breadJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-67541445322524166932013-12-14T20:01:37.150+11:002013-12-14T20:01:37.150+11:00Thanks Marion - I have a couple of stoneware conta...Thanks Marion - I have a couple of stoneware containers with glass lids that might work. Interesting to hear about your using the old dry dough in the next bread - I have started to clean out my sourdough starter container regularly as I was worried it was beginning to smell but this makes me wonder if that is the case. Enjoy the nut roastJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-23616012973011051142013-12-14T13:17:50.586+11:002013-12-14T13:17:50.586+11:00Agreed, this is a great way to bake bread for a go...Agreed, this is a great way to bake bread for a good crust; you can also use stoneware or glass containers with lids, such as Pyrex roasters.<br /><br />That bread is looking good. It's great to see someone embracing sourdough (I was reluctant to do so at first, but was living without ready access to fresh yeast).<br /><br />The most recent change in my bread method is from William Rubel's history of bread, where he points out that village sourdough mixing containers were traditionally never cleaned out. The old, more or less dry dough improves the quality of the next batch, so if you have one bowl that's always in the bread process, this works really well and saves time washing.<br /><br />I stumbled on your blog through the chestnut nut roast, which I'm looking forward to using very soon. It all looks great.Marlonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-13430052941692081912013-11-14T11:16:55.749+11:002013-11-14T11:16:55.749+11:00Thanks Rika - it is such a great feeling to make y...Thanks Rika - it is such a great feeling to make your own sourdough - it is a bit of s learning curve but well worth it - hope to hear how you goJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-74478010540524280332013-11-14T11:16:00.174+11:002013-11-14T11:16:00.174+11:00Thanks Cakelaw - I am pretty happy with them thoug...Thanks Cakelaw - I am pretty happy with them though my stash of yeast mostly lingers in the fridge now and looks at the pampered sourdough starter with envy :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-63123695328973342752013-11-14T02:40:05.789+11:002013-11-14T02:40:05.789+11:00Gorgeous sourdough loaf - the sturdy texture, the ...Gorgeous sourdough loaf - the sturdy texture, the scoring, and the airy filling! It is my favorite type of bread - when I go to any bakery, I always order sourdough (and of course inquire about ingredients in advance). After reading your post, you’d inspired me to make my own bread! I agree - it’s simply a beautiful thing to have fresh bread loaves just from the oven - I am picturing it already now! rika@vmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901767751926870086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-19972171099061367652013-11-13T14:45:50.631+11:002013-11-13T14:45:50.631+11:00Your breadmaking ventures are going very well! Gre...Your breadmaking ventures are going very well! Great looking loaves.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-57348495035114809682013-11-12T23:19:40.458+11:002013-11-12T23:19:40.458+11:00Thanks Chocolate - your starters sound like grand ...Thanks Chocolate - your starters sound like grand old dames compared to my little baby one - hopefully she will thrive for a long time but I am not sure what I will do if I take a long holidayJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-47241677766611312192013-11-12T23:17:56.998+11:002013-11-12T23:17:56.998+11:00Thanks MIHTR - hmmm maybe I should be buying some ...Thanks MIHTR - hmmm maybe I should be buying some of that lovely olive oil at the farmers market for my breadJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-36361049395983658142013-11-12T23:14:29.365+11:002013-11-12T23:14:29.365+11:00Thanks Bridie - sounds like good advice - will exp...Thanks Bridie - sounds like good advice - will experiment with this - I feel like I am getting there slowlyJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-33187977344475498172013-11-12T23:13:35.564+11:002013-11-12T23:13:35.564+11:00Thanks Jac - I think you would love a sourdough st...Thanks Jac - I think you would love a sourdough starter - hope you find the time and energy for it sometime - or maybe get cooper started on it - he is such a little chef I could see him kneading the bread for you :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-2037461153468996512013-11-12T23:12:23.621+11:002013-11-12T23:12:23.621+11:00Thanks Katie - have you looked into a GF starter -...Thanks Katie - have you looked into a GF starter - have seen a bit of info about these and find them quite intriguing - though I don't know I have seen GF sourdough breads for sale anywhereJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-62394635674612644092013-11-12T23:11:25.481+11:002013-11-12T23:11:25.481+11:00Thanks Marie - my only cast iron pan is too huge b...Thanks Marie - my only cast iron pan is too huge but I think the idea sounds great so if I can find some reasonably priced cast iron pan may look into it.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-52464151116927247912013-11-12T23:10:28.529+11:002013-11-12T23:10:28.529+11:00Thanks Lorraine - sourdough baking is definitely a...Thanks Lorraine - sourdough baking is definitely a skill that is not learned overnightJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-20422139599102512052013-11-12T23:09:53.767+11:002013-11-12T23:09:53.767+11:00Thanks Kari - I think E would eat any bread still ...Thanks Kari - I think E would eat any bread still - well as long as not too dark and stodgy - but he does enjoy the sourdough - keep thinking it might not last as it does seem to take quite some time - I always thought there would be a time for it in my life and glad to find it is so - hope it might be for you too at some stage.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-40470557291500457262013-11-12T23:07:24.223+11:002013-11-12T23:07:24.223+11:00Thanks Louise - I am very proud of my progression ...Thanks Louise - I am very proud of my progression but I am also in awe of some of your achievements (esp your vintage cookbook collection) :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-91313765551491889912013-11-11T21:51:19.436+11:002013-11-11T21:51:19.436+11:00Johanna your bread looks professional and yummy.
I...Johanna your bread looks professional and yummy.<br />I too have a sourdough starter, for 3 years now. My first was about 11 years old and died while I was away for 6 weeks and it was not 'fed' :-Chocolate Birdseedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028363247584778620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-80167557629794264512013-11-11T10:37:58.945+11:002013-11-11T10:37:58.945+11:00Nothing is better than a fresh loaf of bread dippe...Nothing is better than a fresh loaf of bread dipped in olive oil, it looks sooo goodMay I have that recipe?https://www.blogger.com/profile/08428892326954820751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-48695128332527126512013-11-11T08:18:00.755+11:002013-11-11T08:18:00.755+11:00With your blow outs Johanna, try making your slash...With your blow outs Johanna, try making your slashes deeper or a longer prove. The bread is finding the path of least resistance and pushing itself out :-)cityhippyfarmgirlhttp://cityhippyfarmgirl.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-61982425239974999792013-11-11T07:40:31.029+11:002013-11-11T07:40:31.029+11:00Your bread looks wonderful Johanna. I really shoul...Your bread looks wonderful Johanna. I really should make more effort to make a sourdough starter. I don't make my own bread often enough.Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-80203933864295111772013-11-11T04:09:31.200+11:002013-11-11T04:09:31.200+11:00Your sourdough loaf turned out great!Your sourdough loaf turned out great!yummychunklethttp://yummychunklet.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-3697604442767454322013-11-11T02:16:54.953+11:002013-11-11T02:16:54.953+11:00The texture of that bread looks amazing. Bet it ha...The texture of that bread looks amazing. Bet it has a fabulous flavour. I miss sourdoughsKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-80086239939248239022013-11-11T00:22:00.158+11:002013-11-11T00:22:00.158+11:00Have you tried baking your bread in a cast iron pa...Have you tried baking your bread in a cast iron pan with the lid on? You will get a great spring in your loaf and a great crust. Your slashes will also produce more ears. I have been making sourdough for years and have only recently switched to this method. Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16989426136084661119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-90840464855351589942013-11-10T20:53:01.413+11:002013-11-10T20:53:01.413+11:00Your loaves are looking great Johanna! It takes so...Your loaves are looking great Johanna! It takes so long to get the sourdough just right. I'm not there certainly but I feel with each loaf they get better :)Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-60672822902565411732013-11-10T17:46:58.108+11:002013-11-10T17:46:58.108+11:00I am proud of you too, and mystified by the bread ...I am proud of you too, and mystified by the bread making process still myself! Although, I do sometimes think it's just as well I haven't made the leap into bread baking, as everyone who has notes that their families now no longer want other bread. If I converted Mr B to homemade sour dough, I may find myself locked into bread making for life! Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-62377441371687348522013-11-10T13:17:55.414+11:002013-11-10T13:17:55.414+11:00You never cease to amaze me Johanna. Your patience...You never cease to amaze me Johanna. Your patience and tenacity are beyond approach. Here I go complaining about my lack of yeast bread skills and look at you, mastering the art of sourdough cookery. Kudos to YOU! You should be proud of how far you have progressed. <br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing...~~louise~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07335196139849995706noreply@blogger.com