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    Steve Miller
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    It’s good! (maybe a bit too chewy)

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      wtg
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      It looks lovely!

      Which part is chewy? The crust or the inside? As much as I love a warm slice of bread, if it's warm when you cut it, the inside may seem a bit damp.

      Tell us more about how you baked it. Vessel, baking times...all the deets!

      When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

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        Jodi
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        Yes, best to let it completely cool before cutting. The inside gets gummy if you don’t.

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          Steve Miller
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          It sat for about an hour before I cut it. It was still warm but not all that warm.

          Crust is good, interior is chewy. Thinking about it though, no more chewy than Tartine, which is supposed to be the gold standard. Baked a second loaf today as well, we each brought home a lump of dough we made in class. Baked the first loaf to 203 degrees internal temp and the second to 210 as the higher temp is supposed to help. Haven’t tried the second loaf yet. In fact, we will never eat all of this bread!

          Baked in an enamel over cast iron Dutch oven (Crock Pot brand -we’re bougie like that) with parchment paper underneath to lift it. 450 degrees oven, preheated with Dutch oven in it for 45 minutes, covered for 25 minutes, uncovered after that until I hit the target internal temp - maybe another 30 minutes.

          Anyway, now I have two starters - Bubbles, the one I’ve been nursing from scratch, and John Dough, the Oregon Trail one. I think I’ll mess with both of them and see what I get.

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            It sat for about an hour before I cut it. It was still warm but not all that warm.

            Crust is good, interior is chewy. Thinking about it though, no more chewy than Tartine, which is supposed to be the gold standard. Baked a second loaf today as well, we each brought home a lump of dough we made in class. Baked the first loaf to 203 degrees internal temp and the second to 210 as the higher temp is supposed to help. Haven’t tried the second loaf yet. In fact, we will never eat all of this bread!

            Baked in an enamel over cast iron Dutch oven (Crock Pot brand -we’re bougie like that) with parchment paper underneath to lift it. 450 degrees oven, preheated with Dutch oven in it for 45 minutes, covered for 25 minutes, uncovered after that until I hit the target internal temp - maybe another 30 minutes.

            Anyway, now I have two starters - Bubbles, the one I’ve been nursing from scratch, and John Dough, the Oregon Trail one. I think I’ll mess with both of them and see what I get.

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            wtg
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            @Steve-Miller said in Greetings from SFO!:

            It sat for about an hour before I cut it. It was still warm but not all that warm.

            Even a little warm can make it gummy.

            In fact, we will never eat all of this bread!

            Bread crumbs. Tear up the leftovers and throw into a food processor. Store in freezer.

            Or, panzanella.

            https://www.seriouseats.com/classic-panzanella-salad-recipe

            When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

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              Steve Miller
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              I’ve never had Panzanella and I want to try it.

              Great idea!

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                Jodi
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                And once you get this down, try the cold start method. Way easier.

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                  Steve Miller
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                  I’ve seen videos that talk about that. I’ll try it soon!

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                    wtg
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                    Add me to the cold start school. Seems to work fine.

                    When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

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                      Jodi
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                      Also, I slice mine and stick it in the freezer if it doesn’t get eaten right away. Great for French toast later. Or regular toast, for that matter.

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                        wtg
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                        Breadtopia did an experiment using various types of water:

                        https://breadtopia.com/what-kind-of-water-should-i-use-to-make-sourdough-starter/?utm_content

                        When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

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                          Steve Miller
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                          👍👍👍

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                            Mik
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                            So jealous as I love bread but don’t eat much. If I baked that would change. Same reason I don’t get good at the high art of pie crust.

                            “I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don't know the answer”
                            ― Douglas Adams

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                              I’ve never had Panzanella and I want to try it.

                              Great idea!

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                              wtg
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                              @Steve-Miller said in Greetings from SFO!:

                              I’ve never had Panzanella and I want to try it.

                              Especially good in the summer when home grown or farmer's market tomatoes are abundant.

                              When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

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                                Mik
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                                Yes. I used Campari tomatoes which are good. Most recipes will tell you to let it sit for half an hour after you mix the bread in. I think that’s a mistake. To me it just makes the bread mushy, so I let the vegetables sit for a while to meld and put the bread in right before serving.

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                                  Big_Al
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                                  Who would have guessed that a baking thread would become our record holder. Over 2K views and counting.

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                                    Steve Miller
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                                    I messed up and let the Easter loaf proof way too long. Baked it anyway but I think the Easter loaf may end up being the Easter croutons. 😎

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                                      Mik
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                                      Croutons are good….

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                                        wtg
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                                        Sourdough bread pudding?

                                        Sweet: https://www.pantrymama.com/sourdough-bread-pudding-recipe/

                                        Or a savory bread pudding/strata: https://www.easyanddelish.com/savory-bread-pudding-for-christmas-breakfast/

                                        When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

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                                          Steve Miller
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                                          I read that the next time this happens I should spread it out in a sheet pan and make foccicia.

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