Monday 25 July 2011

show and tell

just a brief post to show off my very first sourdough loaf made today from my starter..i wasn't sure how to proceed once the starter appeared ready to go but joanne at zeb bakes very kindly held my metaphoric doughy hand particularly with regard to the levain..i used her cheese 'n' roasted onion bread but with no cheese and onion for two reasons..first i wasn't sure how the loaf would turn out and i didn't want to add to the waste if it was inedible..and secondly i wanted to see how the dough behaved, and taste the finished loaf, without embellishment..

the uncut version!



anyway i am reasonably happy with how it turned out and it is edible..it's not too dense and it tastes good with a hint of sourdoughness..i really want to make more..very soon.. jane

9 comments:

  1. Yipepe!!! That looks great - lovely round shape and good colour! I'm touched by your mentioning me in your post. Thank you :)

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  2. thanks nqn..your comment is much appreciated..

    and thankyou again joanna..apart from the recipe help you also gave me the confidence to go ahead and not worry if it wasn't a success..

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  3. Looks wonderful, Jane! There's nothing like homemade bread.

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  4. thanks christine..i love the self sufficiency too..jane

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  5. Looks wonderful! Well done :-)

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  6. thanks cityhippyfarmgirl..i loved making it..jane

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  7. Looks fabulous--love the open texture! I'd like to dip some in my homemade vinegar with some olive oil!

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  8. thanks wendy..i'd like some of your vinegar! jane

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