Any Home Bakers Here?

[jnicholes]

Bakers good morning one and all!

@Aria bread loos great.

Enjoy your time with your family.

Have an appointment with the vet to have our doxie put to sleep.

Temperature is in the 80s.

Have a great day!

So sorry to hear about your pet. I’ve been there before. Had to put down my St. Bernard in 2020. It’s not easy to go through.

Let us know if you need anything.

 

[jnicholes]

Power is out. Unknown cause.

 

[jnicholes]

Never mind, it is back.

 

[ronott1]

My last couple of SD loaves have come out soft and sticky. Probably due to high ambient humidity, thinking I need to decrease the water or increase the flour in my dough. Since I'm not baking in a closed vessel like a Dutch oven or loaf pan, it sprawls out and flattens out more than I would like but it is still delicious. Having fun learning & experimenting anyway!

Make sure that the dough is not over proofed. The dough has more trouble holding shape when it is over proofed.

I would play a bit with the hydration but now much. The brand of flour can make a difference with how much water the flour will absorb.

 

[Sequel]

It is COOL here and I BAKED. Sourdough Multigrain Seeded Bread...Baked in
my Antique Large Tins. Bread weighs 2 pounds each. Family visiting tomorrow.

Those are gorgeous Aria!!!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Morning Home Bakers another hot day here.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I have not came across bread pans with such depth as the ones you are using. Not saying that there are none,,,, but probably available from specialty baking supply stores.,

Consider trying bread pans.. Also consider not changing that hydration amount. Higher hydration usually results in softer texture of bread.
If you like the flavor.... ,, stay with that recipe,,, and just consider bread pans as experiment.

Thanks, Ron, will do ... next time! Tonight I did add a little flour and also let the KA knead it about 10 min ( just as an experiment) to turn it into more of a cohesive dough. It's in the fridge for overnight and we'll see how it turns out in the morning. Oh, and it's about 1/3 whole wheat, also. I think I may bake it in my old Dutch oven, too. Just for grins. ...oh, and hey! I ordered and got my very own lame. And wow, that blade is way different from a regular razor blade! It is SOOO THIN! Really gives the sharp cuts. It was well worth the $4 from Amazon. Every serious bread baker should have one. But be careful, it is SHARP!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Bakers good morning one and all!

@Aria bread loos great.

Enjoy your time with your family.

Have an appointment with the vet to have our doxie put to sleep.

Temperature is in the 80s.

Have a great day!

Aww, L8, sorry about your doggie! I had my Gracie (Sheltie) put down just a few weeks ago ... it's hard, even when you know it's the best choice for our dear old friends. We just love them so much.

 

[Sequel]

Aww, L8, sorry about your doggie! I had my Gracie (Sheltie) put down just a few weeks ago ... it's hard, even when you know it's the best choice for our dear old friends. We just love them so much.View attachment 3598824

What a pretty girl!!! I’m so sorry for your loss!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

What a pretty girl!!! I’m so sorry for your loss!

Thank you, but I prefer to be happy that I had her.