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Sourdough Easter Egg Bread (Pane di Pasqua)
April 14, 2022
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March 12, 2022
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March 15, 2021
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livingbreadbaker

#sourdough teacher
I support new sourdough bakers by breaking down the process for real people & real life ✨
Get tips, help, demos, resources here 👇🏻

Re: the reel on bread flour. You can use all pur

Bread flour vs all purpose… does it make a diffe

Bread flour vs all purpose… does it make a difference.

Short answer: yes.

But I’ve made many, many wonderful loaves with all purpose white flour. They taste delicious and look great. The biggest difference I’ve noticed, personally, is that bread flour makes a smoother, more supple dough that is easier to shape and those loaves tend to bake up nicer.

Let me know if this was helpful! What flour do you use in your bakes?

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse #breadflour #kingarthurflour #flourpower

P.s. aren’t my socks with house sandals cool 😂 … hard tile floor doesn’t mess around 😉

Overnight sourdough waffles on a weekend morning 🤌🏻✨

Recipe:
Night before, combine 600g water, 200g sourdough discard, and 500g flour (my preferred blend for a great consistency is 250g whole wheat flour—mine is fresh milled—and 250g all purpose)

Cover and leave mixture at room temp overnight.

In the morning, add in:
6 T. Melted butter or oil (must be cooled—don’t add hot)
2 eggs
4 T. Sweetener (maple syrup, applesauce, brown sugar, etc.)
1 t. Salt
3/4 t. Baking soda
1 t. Vanilla
Cinnamon to taste

Once ingredients are mixed together into a batter, bake in waffle iron. You can add in your favorite additions like banana or berries or chocolate chips! Freeze leftover waffles (if you have any!) for easy breakfasts. Makes about 12 Belgian waffles.

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse #sourdoughwaffles #sourdoughrecipe

Did you know that not all sourdough starters are t

Did you know that not all sourdough starters are the same?

Aside from different methods bakers use to feed/refresh, maintain, and use starters, the actual biology of starters vary between households.

Because of the diverse strains of friendly bacteria that propagate in starters, starters can smell different, function differently, and the final product can taste different!

In this experiment, I used two different starters. They had previously been refreshed in the same timeline and my starting amount was about the same. I fed both equal amounts of water and flour. But you can see how differently these starters behave!

Starter #1 (left) was slower to rise to its active stage, but once it got in that zone it stayed there for a long time. Starter #2 (right) shot up much more quickly with a dramatic rise! But declined more rapidly.

This is a great demonstration for how bakers intuition and keen observation is so important. You might follow a sourdough baker’s recipe but find that your dough behaves differently… ferments faster or slower for example, and then make necessary adjustments.

What do you notice??

Stay tuned for part 2!

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse

When your starter looks like this, it’s time to

When your starter looks like this, it’s time to refresh 🙌🏻

Why does it get so gross?

Over time, the population of microorganisms grow as they eat and create waste (CO2).

Eventually the population and waste accumulation becomes too much and the starter goes into decline.

All gluten strength is gone and consistency is runny. This is called sourdough discard or spent sourdough.

Take a small amount out (or dump the majority of the old stuff). Then feed that small remainder of starter and microorganisms with fresh flour and water ✨

In 6-12 hours ( depending on room temp) it’ll be active and ready for use!

My public in-person sourdough classes are starting to fill up @gut_check_yourself so get a spot if you’re local!

My online Intro to sourdough class is still open but will be closing for a while later this month! 👩🏻‍💻🍞

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse

When is your starter active? Look for at least do

When is your starter active?

Look for at least double in volume, sour/ripe fruit smell, lots of bubbles, and starter should be just starting to fall as it reaches peak. Meaning it is beginning to sink back into the container.

The stage of your starter has a big impact on your final bread results!

If you need a thorough walk through so you can be successful, I can help you with my online course or in person Intro to Sourdough classes @gut_check_yourself this fall!

What starter questions can I answer?

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse
#roseville #loomis #rocklin #rocklinca #rosevilleca #granitebay #granitebayca

Hello weekend! 👋🍕 Getting ready to make som

Hello weekend! 👋🍕

Getting ready to make some pizza with family this weekend. This pizza was from last week.

What’s your favorite pizza sauce/base? Red sauce? Pesto? White sauce? Or olive oil?

I love a nice herbed red sauce. Pesto once in a while. But sometimes that clean, simple olive oil is just right! 🙌🏻

#bakingreels #breadreels #sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #sourdoughdiscardrecipe #sourdoughpizzacrust #sourdoughpizza
#sourdoughpizza #ooni #oonipizzaoven #roseville #loomis #rocklin #rocklinca #rosevilleca #granitebay #granitebayca

Any bakers/homeschool parents or vice versa out th

Any bakers/homeschool parents or vice versa out there? 🙋🏻‍♀️

Aside from juggling the homeschool schedule and baking schedule, there are often times when I have to share my work table. 😆 This week it’s with sewing projects.

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse #homeschool #homeschooling

Isn’t it amazing what fermentation does?! Anyon

Isn’t it amazing what fermentation does?!

Anyone else geek out looking at those webs of fermented dough? 🙋🏻‍♀️

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse

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#sourdough teacher
I support new sourdough bakers by breaking down the process for real people & real life ✨
Get tips, help, demos, resources here 👇🏻

Re: the reel on bread flour. You can use all pur

Bread flour vs all purpose… does it make a diffe

Bread flour vs all purpose… does it make a difference.

Short answer: yes.

But I’ve made many, many wonderful loaves with all purpose white flour. They taste delicious and look great. The biggest difference I’ve noticed, personally, is that bread flour makes a smoother, more supple dough that is easier to shape and those loaves tend to bake up nicer.

Let me know if this was helpful! What flour do you use in your bakes?

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse #breadflour #kingarthurflour #flourpower

P.s. aren’t my socks with house sandals cool 😂 … hard tile floor doesn’t mess around 😉

Overnight sourdough waffles on a weekend morning 🤌🏻✨

Recipe:
Night before, combine 600g water, 200g sourdough discard, and 500g flour (my preferred blend for a great consistency is 250g whole wheat flour—mine is fresh milled—and 250g all purpose)

Cover and leave mixture at room temp overnight.

In the morning, add in:
6 T. Melted butter or oil (must be cooled—don’t add hot)
2 eggs
4 T. Sweetener (maple syrup, applesauce, brown sugar, etc.)
1 t. Salt
3/4 t. Baking soda
1 t. Vanilla
Cinnamon to taste

Once ingredients are mixed together into a batter, bake in waffle iron. You can add in your favorite additions like banana or berries or chocolate chips! Freeze leftover waffles (if you have any!) for easy breakfasts. Makes about 12 Belgian waffles.

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse #sourdoughwaffles #sourdoughrecipe

Did you know that not all sourdough starters are t

Did you know that not all sourdough starters are the same?

Aside from different methods bakers use to feed/refresh, maintain, and use starters, the actual biology of starters vary between households.

Because of the diverse strains of friendly bacteria that propagate in starters, starters can smell different, function differently, and the final product can taste different!

In this experiment, I used two different starters. They had previously been refreshed in the same timeline and my starting amount was about the same. I fed both equal amounts of water and flour. But you can see how differently these starters behave!

Starter #1 (left) was slower to rise to its active stage, but once it got in that zone it stayed there for a long time. Starter #2 (right) shot up much more quickly with a dramatic rise! But declined more rapidly.

This is a great demonstration for how bakers intuition and keen observation is so important. You might follow a sourdough baker’s recipe but find that your dough behaves differently… ferments faster or slower for example, and then make necessary adjustments.

What do you notice??

Stay tuned for part 2!

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse

When your starter looks like this, it’s time to

When your starter looks like this, it’s time to refresh 🙌🏻

Why does it get so gross?

Over time, the population of microorganisms grow as they eat and create waste (CO2).

Eventually the population and waste accumulation becomes too much and the starter goes into decline.

All gluten strength is gone and consistency is runny. This is called sourdough discard or spent sourdough.

Take a small amount out (or dump the majority of the old stuff). Then feed that small remainder of starter and microorganisms with fresh flour and water ✨

In 6-12 hours ( depending on room temp) it’ll be active and ready for use!

My public in-person sourdough classes are starting to fill up @gut_check_yourself so get a spot if you’re local!

My online Intro to sourdough class is still open but will be closing for a while later this month! 👩🏻‍💻🍞

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse

When is your starter active? Look for at least do

When is your starter active?

Look for at least double in volume, sour/ripe fruit smell, lots of bubbles, and starter should be just starting to fall as it reaches peak. Meaning it is beginning to sink back into the container.

The stage of your starter has a big impact on your final bread results!

If you need a thorough walk through so you can be successful, I can help you with my online course or in person Intro to Sourdough classes @gut_check_yourself this fall!

What starter questions can I answer?

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse
#roseville #loomis #rocklin #rocklinca #rosevilleca #granitebay #granitebayca

Hello weekend! 👋🍕 Getting ready to make som

Hello weekend! 👋🍕

Getting ready to make some pizza with family this weekend. This pizza was from last week.

What’s your favorite pizza sauce/base? Red sauce? Pesto? White sauce? Or olive oil?

I love a nice herbed red sauce. Pesto once in a while. But sometimes that clean, simple olive oil is just right! 🙌🏻

#bakingreels #breadreels #sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #sourdoughdiscardrecipe #sourdoughpizzacrust #sourdoughpizza
#sourdoughpizza #ooni #oonipizzaoven #roseville #loomis #rocklin #rocklinca #rosevilleca #granitebay #granitebayca

Any bakers/homeschool parents or vice versa out th

Any bakers/homeschool parents or vice versa out there? 🙋🏻‍♀️

Aside from juggling the homeschool schedule and baking schedule, there are often times when I have to share my work table. 😆 This week it’s with sewing projects.

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse #homeschool #homeschooling

Isn’t it amazing what fermentation does?! Anyon

Isn’t it amazing what fermentation does?!

Anyone else geek out looking at those webs of fermented dough? 🙋🏻‍♀️

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #howtosourdough #sourdoughdiscard #dehydratedstarter #dehydratedsourdoughstarter #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughrefresh #sourdoughrefreshing #sourdoughhelp #sourdoughclass #sourdoughcourse

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