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Sourdough discard recipe roundup! This week, I was at it again, baking a few larger loaves in the kitchen. But gosh, the heat was unbearable; But! It meant my doughs were incredibly active, bubbly, and dare I say, nearly runaways on me. Honestly, I prefer baking in the summer heat to the cold of winter. It keeps you on your toes, and if you can keep your dough in check, you'll end up with a super voluminous loaf that has a fantastic texture. It's almost like the microbes in our starter know...
What's on the menu for July 4th? We've had some reprieve from the intense heat here lately, thankfully. But that doesn't mean it doesn't still trip me up here in the kitchen: an overripe starter, a dough teetering on the edge of overproofing... All common occurrences here as I juggle with the heat. I don't usually slow down my baking here, though. I keep at it throughout the year, but my preferences usually shift away from large loaves, like a big beer miche, to smaller, more delicate breads....
Summertime bagels, pizza, and more crackers! One of the things I love most about sourdough baking is its versatility. Not only do we get incredible flavor from the natural fermentation process in large, thick loaves, but it's also possible to apply that to other goodies, such as tortillas, bagels, and many more. Over the years, I've been sneaking my starter into so many things, from pie crusts to banana bread, to, well, everything for breakfast π This week, I returned to one of my favorites:...