diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cbd0e7b..4ecca4f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -71,15 +71,13 @@ The below versions are automatically built on every push to the `main` branch.
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+
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## Online HTML version (WIP)
@@ -133,4 +131,4 @@ International License][cc-by-sa].
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-[cc-by-sa-shield]: https://img.shields.io/badge/License-CC%20BY--SA%204.0-lightgrey.svg
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+[cc-by-sa-shield]: https://img.shields.io/badge/License-CC%20BY--SA%204.0-lightgrey.svg
diff --git a/book/book_sans_serif.mk4 b/book/book_sans_serif.mk4
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@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-book.mk4
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diff --git a/book/bread-types/bread-types.tex b/book/bread-types/bread-types.tex
index 44966b7..b5e2fc0 100644
--- a/book/bread-types/bread-types.tex
+++ b/book/bread-types/bread-types.tex
@@ -21,11 +21,10 @@ Flatbread is probably the simplest sourdough bread to make.
To make a flatbread no oven is required; all you need is a stove.
\begin{figure}[!htb]
- \includegraphics[width=\textwidth]{sourdough-stove}
- \caption[Einkorn done on open fire]{An einkorn flatbread made directly over
- fire. This is part of a video where I~was trying to reproduce sourdough
- recipes of our ancestors. I~called the recipe ``cave bread''. Some
- viewers pointed out that probably not all our ancestors lived in caves.}
+ \includegraphics[width=\textwidth]{flat-breads-selection}
+ \caption[Flatbread selection with different flours]{An assorted selection of
+ different flatbreads made with sourdough. From left to right:
+ Wheat tortilla, rye, spelt and corn.}%
\end{figure}
This type of bread is super simple to make as you can skip
@@ -156,9 +155,9 @@ with great taste and consistency.
There is a fully dedicated recipe and tutorial
for this type of bread in the~''\nameref{chapter:wheat-sourdough}''~chapter.
-
-\section{Simple flatbread recipe}%
-\label{section:flat-bread-recipe}
+j
+\section{Flatbread framework}%
+\label{section:flat-bread-framework}
If you are just getting started, making a flatbread is the
easiest way to start making great bread at home. With just a
@@ -168,7 +167,7 @@ any flour, including gluten-free options.
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
\begin{center}
\input{figures/fig-process-flat-bread.tex}
- \caption[Flat bread process]{The process of making a flatbread is very
+ \caption[The process to make a sourdough flatbread]{The process of making a flatbread is very
simple, requiring very little effort. This type of bread is especially
handy for busy bakers.}%
\label{fig:flat-bread-process}
@@ -337,3 +336,62 @@ batch of bread or pancakes for the next day. If you want to bake a few days late
a little bit of water and flour and store this mixture in your fridge
for as long as you like\footnote{The starter will stay good for months. If you expect to
leave it longer, consider drying a little bit of your sourdough starter.}.
+
+\section{Simple flatbread recipe}%
+\label{section:flat-bread-recipe}
+
+By following the steps outlined in this section.
+you'll be introduced to a versatile bread that's perfect for a myriad of
+culinary applications. Whether you're scooping up a savory dip,
+wrapping a flavorful filling, or simply savoring a piece with a drizzle
+of olive oil, these flatbreads are sure to impress.
+
+\textbf{Ingredients:}
+
+\begin{enumerate}
+\item 400 grams flour (wheat, rye, corn, whatever you have at hand)
+\item 320 grams water, preferably at room temperature
+\item 80 grams active sourdough starter
+\item 8 grams salt
+\end{enumerate}
+
+\textbf{Instructions:}
+\begin{enumerate}
+\item \textbf{Prepare the Dough:} In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and water.
+Mix until you have a shaggy dough with no dry spots.
+
+\item Add the sourdough starter and salt to the mixture. Incorporate them thoroughly
+until you achieve a smooth and homogenized dough.
+
+\item \textbf{Fermentation:} Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Allow the dough
+to rest and ferment until it has increased by at least 50\% in size.
+Depending on the temperature and activity of your starter,
+this can take anywhere from 4 to 24 hours.
+
+\item \textbf{Cooking Preparation:} Once the dough has risen, heat a pan over medium heat.
+Lightly oil the pan, ensuring to wipe away any excess oil with a paper towel.
+
+\item \textbf{Shaping and Cooking:} With a ladle or your hands, scoop out a portion of
+the dough and place it onto the hot pan, spreading it gently like a pancake.
+
+\item Cover the pan with a lid. This traps the steam and ensures even cooking
+from the top, allowing for easier flipping later.
+
+\item After about 5 minutes, or when the bottom of the flatbread has a
+golden-brown crust, carefully flip it using a spatula.
+
+\item \textbf{Adjusting Cook Time:} If the flatbread appears too dark,
+remember to reduce the cooking time slightly for the next one.
+Conversely, if it's too pale, allow it to cook a bit longer before flipping.
+
+\item Cook the flipped side for an additional 5 minutes or until it's also golden brown.
+
+\item \textbf{Storing:} Once cooked, remove the flatbread from the pan and place it on a
+kitchen towel. Wrapping the breads in the towel will help retain their
+softness and prevent them from becoming overly crisp.
+Repeat the cooking process for the remaining dough.
+
+\item \textbf{Serving Suggestion:} Enjoy your sourdough flatbreads warm,
+paired with your favorite dips, spreads, or as a side to any meal.
+
+\end{enumerate}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/book/figures/fig-starter-readiness.tex b/book/figures/fig-starter-readiness.tex
index 839b719..3ee1ef3 100644
--- a/book/figures/fig-starter-readiness.tex
+++ b/book/figures/fig-starter-readiness.tex
@@ -1,19 +1,40 @@
\begin{tikzpicture}[node distance = 3cm, auto]
\node [start] (init) {Make a starter};
- \node [block, right of=init, node distance=3cm] (feed) {Feed your starter};
- \path [line] (init) -- (feed);
- \node [block, right of=feed, node distance=3cm] (wait_12_after_feed) {Wait\\ \qty{12}{\hour}};
- \path [line] (feed) -- (wait_12_after_feed);
- \node [block, right of=wait_12_after_feed, node distance=3cm] (ready_question) {Perform readiness check};
- \path [line] (wait_12_after_feed) -- (ready_question);
- \node [block, above of=feed, node distance=3cm] (wait_12) {Wait\\ \qty{12}{\hour}};
- \path [line] (wait_12) -- (feed);
- \node [decision, right of=ready_question, node distance=3.2cm] (is_bubbly) {Bubbly? Size Increase?};
- \path [line] (ready_question) -- (is_bubbly);
- \path [line] (is_bubbly) -- node[anchor=east, above=2pt] {no} ++(2.2,0) |- (wait_12);
- \node [decision, below of=is_bubbly, node distance=4.0cm] (check_smell) {Vinegary, or yogurt smell?};
- \path [line] (is_bubbly) -- node{yes} (check_smell);
- \node [success, below of=wait_12_after_feed, node distance=4cm] (make_dough) {Make your dough};
- \path [line] (check_smell) -- node[anchor=west, above=2pt]{yes} (make_dough);
- \path [line] (check_smell) -- node[anchor=east, above=2pt] {no} ++(2.2,0) |- (wait_12);
+ \node [decision, right of=init, node distance=3.5cm] (decision_start) {Starter last fed within 3~days?};
+ \node [block, right of=decision_start, text width=7em, node distance=4cm] (feed_no_branch)
+ {Feed starter twice:\par \qty{48}{\hour} before\par \qtyrange{6}{12}{\hour} before};
+ \node [block, below of=feed_no_branch, text width=7em, node distance=2.7cm] (feed_yes_branch)
+ {Feed starter \qtyrange{6}{12}{\hour} before making dough.};
+ \node [block, right of=feed_no_branch, text width=7em, node distance=4cm] (high_ratio)
+ {Use a 1:10:10 ratio:\par \begin{tabular}{r@{}l}
+ 10&~g starter,\\
+ 100&~g flour, \\
+ 100&~g water.\end{tabular}};
+ \node [block, right of=feed_yes_branch, text width=7em, node distance=4cm] (low_ratio)
+ {Use a 1:5:5 ratio:\par \begin{tabular}{r@{}l}
+ 10&~g starter,\\
+ 50&~g flour, \\
+ 50&~g water.\end{tabular}};
+ \node [decision, below of=high_ratio, node distance=6cm] (size_check)
+ {Bubbly? Increased in size?};
+ \node [decision, below of=decision_start, node distance=6cm] (smell_check)
+ {Vinegary or yogurty smell?};
+ \node [success, below of=init, node distance=6cm] (make_dough)
+ {Prepare dough};
+
+ \path [line] (init) -- (decision_start);
+ \path [line] (decision_start) -- node{no} (feed_no_branch);
+ \path [line] (decision_start) -- node[below=2pt]{yes} (feed_yes_branch.north west);
+ \path [line] (feed_yes_branch) -- (low_ratio);
+ \path [line] (feed_no_branch) -- (high_ratio);
+ \path [line] (high_ratio) -- node[anchor=east, above=2pt] {} ++(2.2,0) |-(size_check);
+ \path [line] (low_ratio) -- (size_check);
+ \path [line] (size_check) -- node{no} (feed_yes_branch.south east);
+ \path [line] (size_check) -- node{yes} (smell_check);
+ \path [line] (smell_check) -- node{no} (feed_yes_branch.south west);
+ \path [line] (smell_check) -- node{yes} (make_dough);
+
+ % braces
+ \draw[BC] (size_check.south) --
+ node[below=1em]{Check if starter is ready to be used}(smell_check.south);
\end{tikzpicture}
diff --git a/book/figures/fig-wheat-sourdough-starter-process.tex b/book/figures/fig-wheat-sourdough-starter-process.tex
deleted file mode 100644
index 4d43e98..0000000
--- a/book/figures/fig-wheat-sourdough-starter-process.tex
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-\begin{tikzpicture}[node distance = 3cm, auto]
- \node [decision_start] (init) {Starter last fed within 3 days?};
- \node [block, right of=init, node distance=4cm] (feed_no_branch)
- {Feed starter twice. \qty{48}{\hour} before and \qtyrange{6}{12}{\hour} before};
- \node [block, below of=feed_no_branch, node distance=3cm] (feed_yes_branch)
- {Feed starter once \qtyrange{6}{12}{\hour} before making dough};
- \node [block, right of=feed_no_branch, node distance=6cm] (high_ratio)
- {Use a 1:10:10 ratio. \qty{10}{\gram} starter, \qty{100}{\gram} flour, \qty{100}{\gram} water};
- \node [block, right of=feed_yes_branch, node distance=3cm] (low_ratio)
- {Use a 1:5:5 ratio. \qty{10}{\gram} starter, \qty{50}{\gram} flour, \qty{50}{\gram} water};
- \node [block, below of=high_ratio, node distance=6cm] (check_starter)
- {Check if starter is ready to be used};
- \node [decision, below of=init, node distance=6cm] (size_check)
- {Bubbly? Increased in size?};
- \node [decision, below of=size_check, node distance=5cm] (smell_check)
- {Vinegary or yogurty smell?};
- \node [success, right of=smell_check, node distance=6cm] (make_dough)
- {Prepare dough};
- \path [line] (init) -- node{no} (feed_no_branch);
- \path [line] (init) -- node{yes} (feed_yes_branch);
- \path [line] (feed_yes_branch) -- (low_ratio);
- \path [line] (feed_no_branch) -- (high_ratio);
- \path [line] (high_ratio) -- (check_starter);
- \path [line] (low_ratio) -- (check_starter);
- \path [line] (check_starter) -- (size_check);
- \path [line] (size_check) -- node{no} (feed_yes_branch);
- \path [line] (size_check) -- node{yes} (smell_check);
- \path [line] (smell_check) -- node{no} (feed_yes_branch);
- \path [line] (smell_check) -- node{yes} (make_dough);
-\end{tikzpicture}
diff --git a/book/figures/flowcharts_tikz.tex b/book/figures/flowcharts_tikz.tex
index 0fb0047..7ad3e1a 100644
--- a/book/figures/flowcharts_tikz.tex
+++ b/book/figures/flowcharts_tikz.tex
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
\tikzstyle{every picture}+=[font=\footnotesize\sffamily]
-\usetikzlibrary{shapes,arrows}
+\usetikzlibrary{shapes, arrows, decorations.pathreplacing,calligraphy, calligraphy}
\tikzstyle{decision} = [diamond, draw=codeblack, fill=codeblack, text=white,
text width=4.5em, text badly centered, node distance=3cm, inner sep=0pt,
line width=2mm]
@@ -19,3 +19,7 @@
text width=5em, text centered, rounded corners, minimum height=4em,
line width=0.4mm]
\tikzstyle{line} = [draw, -latex', thick, ->,>=to]
+
+\tikzstyle{BC} = [decorate, % Brace Calligraphic
+ decoration={calligraphic brace, amplitude=3mm, raise=1mm},
+ very thick, pen colour={black} ]
diff --git a/book/images/flat-breads-selection.jpg b/book/images/flat-breads-selection.jpg
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4d688ee
Binary files /dev/null and b/book/images/flat-breads-selection.jpg differ
diff --git a/book/makefile b/book/makefile
index 72042bc..59d9733 100644
--- a/book/makefile
+++ b/book/makefile
@@ -43,6 +43,10 @@ ruby_pkg := ../website/Gemfile ../website/Gemfile.lock
tgt_figures := $(patsubst %.tex, %.png,$(src_figures))
+# Default target is not all becuse most of the time we just want a pdf...
+# ebook take a long time to build.
+.DEFAULT_GOAL := build_serif_pdf
+
# Default rules for pdf and ebooks, getting overwritten when built in a
# sub-directory
%.pdf: %.tex
@@ -61,9 +65,6 @@ tgt_figures := $(patsubst %.tex, %.png,$(src_figures))
%.xbb: %.jpg
ebb -x $<
-.PHONY: default
-default: epub/book_sans_serif.epub
-
book_serif/book.pdf: $(src_all)
$(LATEX) -output-directory=book_serif book.tex
@@ -106,7 +107,6 @@ help:
@echo "build_ebook: builds only the ebook serif and accessible version"
@echo "build_pdf: builds both serif and accessible pdf"
@echo ""
- @echo "build_sans_serif_ebook: build accessible ebook only"
@echo "build_sans_serif_pdf: build accessible pdf only"
@echo ""
@echo "build_serif_ebook: build serif ebook only"
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ help:
@echo "figures: build TikZ figures"
@echo ""
@echo "release_serif: build serif only version of pdf and ebooks"
- @echo "release_sans_serif: build sans-serif/accessible version of pdf and ebooks"
+ @echo "release_sans_serif: build sans-serif/accessible version of pdf"
@echo ""
@echo "website: build the static website from LaTeX sources and post-process it"
@echo "html: build the static website from LaTeX sources _without_ post-processing"
@@ -146,15 +146,11 @@ build_serif_pdf: book_serif/book.pdf
build_sans_serif_pdf: book_sans_serif/book_sans_serif.pdf
.PHONY: build_ebook
-build_ebook: build_serif_ebook build_sans_serif_ebook
+build_ebook: build_serif_ebook
.PHONY: build_serif_ebook
build_serif_ebook: epub/book.epub epub/book.mobi epub/book.azw3 | make_release_dir
-.PHONY: build_sans_serif_ebook
-build_sans_serif_ebook: epub/book_sans_serif.epub epub/book_sans_serif.mobi \
- epub/book_sans_serif.azw3 | make_release_dir
-
.PHONY: export_figures
# Requires that you have docker running on your computer.
export_figures: build_pdf $(tgt_figures)
@@ -190,7 +186,6 @@ clean_ebook_build:
-rm book*.4ct
-rm book*.dvi
-rm book.css
- -rm book_sans_serif.css
-rm book*.idv
-rm book*.lg
-rm book*.ncx
@@ -234,7 +229,6 @@ mrproper: clean
rm -rf book_serif/
rm -rf book_sans_serif/
rm -rf book-epub/
- rm -rf book_sans_serif-epub/
rm -rf $(website_dir)
.PHONY: bake
@@ -252,11 +246,8 @@ release_serif: build_serif_pdf build_serif_ebook | make_release_dir
cp epub/book.azw3 release/TheBreadCode-The-Sourdough-Framework.azw3
.PHONY: release_sans_serif
-release_sans_serif: build_sans_serif_pdf build_sans_serif_ebook | make_release_dir
+release_sans_serif: build_sans_serif_pdf | make_release_dir
cp book_sans_serif/book_sans_serif.pdf release/TheBreadCode-The-Sourdough-Framework-sans-serif.pdf
- cp epub/book_sans_serif.mobi release/TheBreadCode-The-Sourdough-Framework-sans-serif.mobi
- cp epub/book_sans_serif.epub release/TheBreadCode-The-Sourdough-Framework-sans-serif.epub
- cp epub/book_sans_serif.azw3 release/TheBreadCode-The-Sourdough-Framework-sans-serif.azw3
# Website stuff
$(website_dir)/book.html: $(website_src) cover/cover-page.xbb
@@ -285,7 +276,7 @@ website: html ../website/_bundle_install_done $(ruby_src)
quick: # run latex only once no biber, no references etc..
$(LATEX) -e '$$max_repeat=1' -output-directory=book_serif book.tex
-quick_ebook: # run latex only once no biber, no references etc..
+quick_ebook: cover/cover-page.xbb # run latex only once no biber, refe etc..
$(EBOOK) --mode draft -f epub book.tex
show_tools_version: # Show version of tools used on the build machine
diff --git a/book/sourdough-starter/sourdough-starter.tex b/book/sourdough-starter/sourdough-starter.tex
index 999519d..0e94527 100644
--- a/book/sourdough-starter/sourdough-starter.tex
+++ b/book/sourdough-starter/sourdough-starter.tex
@@ -1,13 +1,15 @@
+\chapter{Making a sourdough starter}%
+\label{chapter:sourdough-starter}
\begin{quoting}
In this chapter you will learn how to make your
-own sourdough starter. Before doing so you will
+own sourdough starter, but before doing so you will
quickly learn about baker's math. Don't worry,
it's a very simple way how to write a recipe which
is cleaner and more scalable. Once you get the hang
of it you will want to write every recipe this way.
-You will learn to understand the signs to determine
-your starter's readiness. Furthermore you will
-also learn how to prepare your starter for long-term storage.
+You will learn to understand the signs indicating
+your starter's readiness, as well as
+how to prepare your starter for long-term storage.
\end{quoting}
\section{Baker's math}%
@@ -21,7 +23,7 @@ for bakers, the quantity of each ingredient
is calculated as a percentage based on how much flour you have.
Let me demonstrate this with a small example from
a pizzeria. In the morning you check and you realize you
-have around \qty{1}{\kg} of flour.
+have around \qty{1}{\kg} of flour.
Your default recipe calls for around \qty{600}{\gram} of water.
That would be a typical pizza dough, not too dry but
also not too wet. Then you would be using around \qty{20}{\gram}
@@ -30,7 +32,7 @@ pizza dough recipe. In Napoli modern pizzerias would use fresh or dry yeast.
However traditionally pizza has always been made with sourdough.}.
The next day you suddenly have \qty{1.4}{\kg} of flour
at hand and thus can make more pizza dough. What do you do?
-Do you multiply all the ingredients by 1.4? Yes you could,
+Do you multiply all the ingredients by \num{1.4}? Yes you could,
but there is an easier way. This is where baker's math
comes in handy. Let's look at the default recipe with baker's
math and then adjust it for the \qty{1.4}{\kg} flour quantity.
@@ -45,8 +47,8 @@ math and then adjust it for the \qty{1.4}{\kg} flour quantity.
Note how each of the ingredients is calculated as a percentage
based on the flour. The \qty{100}{\percent} is the baseline and represents the absolute
-amount of flour that you have at hand. In this case that's \qty{1000}{\gram}
-(\qty{1}{\kg}).
+amount of flour that you have at hand. In this case that's
+\qty{1000}{\gram}~(\qty{1}{\kg}).
Now let's go back to our example and adjust the flour, as we have
more flour available the next day. As mentioned the next day
@@ -70,7 +72,6 @@ For the second day, that is \qty{840}{\gram}. Proceed to do the same
thing for all the other ingredients and you will know
your recipe.
-
Let's say you would want to use \qty{50}{\kg} of flour
the next day. What would you do? You would simply proceed
to calculate the percentages one more time. I~like this
@@ -91,12 +92,13 @@ are completely lost when trying to scale it up.
\label{fig:sourdough-starter}
\end{figure}
-Making a sourdough starter is very easy. All you need
-is a little bit of patience. The flour you should
-use to setup your starter is ideally a whole flour.
-You could use whole-wheat, whole rye, whole spelt or
+Making a sourdough starter is very easy, all you need
+is a little bit of patience. It is in fact so easy that it can be summarized
+in a simple flowchart~\ref{fig:sourdough-starter-process} The flour you should
+use to bootstrap your starter is ideally a whole flour.
+You could use whole-wheat, whole-rye, whole-spelt or
any other flour you have. In fact gluten free flours such
-as rice or corn would also work. Don't worry, you can
+as rice or corn would also work. Don't worry, you can always
change the flour later. Use whatever whole flour you
already have at hand.
@@ -104,11 +106,11 @@ Your flour is contaminated with millions of microbes. As explained
before in the chapter about wild yeast and bacteria, these
microbes live on the surface of the plant. That's why
a whole flour works better because you have more natural
-contamination of the microbes you are trying to cultivate
+contamination from the microbes you are trying to cultivate
in your starter. More of them live on the hull compared to the
endophytes living in the grain.
-Start by measuring approximately \qty{50}{\gram} each of flour and
+Start by measuring approximately \qty{50}{\gram} of both flour and
water. The measurements don't have to be exact; you can use
less or more, or just eyeball the proportions. These
values are just shown as a reference.
@@ -120,12 +122,11 @@ to water as a disinfectant to kill microorganisms, you will
not be able to grow a starter with chlorinated water.
In this process, the hydration of your starter is \qty{100}{\percent}.
-This means you're using equal parts flour and
+This means you're using equal amount of flour and
water. Stir everything together so that all the flour is
properly hydrated. This step activates the microbial spores
in your mixture, drawing them out of hibernation and
reviving them.
-
Finally, cover your mixture but make sure the covering is
not airtight. I~like to use a glass and place another
inverted one on top. The container shouldn't be airtight,
@@ -134,25 +135,29 @@ you still want some gas exchange to be possible.
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
\begin{center}
\input{figures/fig-starter-process.tex}
- \caption[Process for starter from scratch]{The process of making a sourdough
+ \caption[The full sourdough starter process]{The process of making a sourdough
starter from scratch.}%
\label{fig:sourdough-starter-process}
\end{center}
\end{flowchart}
-Now an epic battle begins. In one study scientists
-have identified more than 150 different yeast species living
-on a single leaf of a plant~\cite{yeasts+biocontrol+agent}.
+Now an epic battle begins. In one study~\cite{yeasts+biocontrol+agent}
+scientists have identified more than \num{150}~different yeast species living
+on a single leaf of a plant.
All of the different yeasts and bacteria are trying to get
the upper hand in this battle. Other pathogens such as mold
are also being activated as we added water. Only the strongest
-most adaptable microorganisms will survive. By adding water to the
+most adaptable microorganisms will survive.
+
+By adding water to the
flour the starches start to degrade. The seedling tries to
sprout but it no longer can. Essential for this process is the
amylase enzyme. The compact starch is broken down to more
digestible sugars to fuel plant growth. Glucose is what the
plant needs in order to grow. The microorganisms that survive
-this frenzy are adapted to consuming glucose. Luckily for us
+this frenzy are adapted to consuming glucose.
+
+Luckily for us
bakers, the yeast and bacteria know very well how to metabolize
glucose. This is what they have been fed in the wild by the plants.
By forming patches on the leaf and protecting the plant from
@@ -161,7 +166,9 @@ Each of the microbes tries to defeat the other by consuming the
food fastest, producing agents to inhibit food uptake by others or by producing
bactericides and/or fungicides. This early stage of the starter
is very interesting as more research could possibly reveal
-new fungicides or antibiotics. Depending on where your flour
+new fungicides or antibiotics.
+
+Depending on where your flour
is from, the starting microbes of your starter might be different
than the ones from another starter. Some people have also reported
how the microbes from your hand or air can influence your starter's
@@ -170,12 +177,14 @@ hand's microbes might be good at fermenting your sweat, but
probably not so good at metabolizing glucose. The contamination
of your hands or air might play a minor role in the initial epic
battle. But only the fittest microbes fitting the sourdough's
-niche are going to survive. This means the microorganisms that know
+niche are going to survive.
+
+This means the microorganisms knowing
how to convert maltose or glucose will have the upper hand. Or the
-microbes that ferment the waste of the other microbes. Ethanol created
+microbes fermenting the waste of the other microbes. Ethanol created
by the yeast is metabolized by the bacteria in your sourdough. That's
why a sourdough has no alcohol. I~can confirm the role of aerial
-contamination to a certain extent. When setting up a new sourdough
+contamination to a certain extent, when setting up a new sourdough
starter the whole process is quite quick for me. After a few
days my new starter seems to be quite alive already. This might
be due to previous contamination of flour fermenting microbes in
@@ -195,48 +204,54 @@ my kitchen.
\label{fig:sourdough-starter-microbial-war}
\end{figure}
-
Wait for around 24~hours and observe what happens to your starter.
You might see some early signs of fermentation already. Use your nose
to smell the dough. Look for bubbles in the dough. Your dough
might already have increased in size a little bit. Whatever
-you see and notice is a sign of the first battle. Some microbes
+you see and notice is a sign of the first battle.
+
+Some microbes
have already been outperformed. Others have won the first battle.
After around 24~hours most of the starch has been broken down
and your microbes are hungry for additional sugars. With a spoon
take around \qty{10}{\gram} from the previous day's mixture and place
it in a new container. Again --- you could also simply eye ball
-all the quantities. It does not matter that much. Mix the 10
-grams from the previous day with another \qty{50}{\gram} of flour
-and \qty{50}{\gram} of water. Note the ratio of 1:5. I~very often use
-1 part of old culture with 5 parts of flour and 5 parts of water.
+all the quantities. It does not matter that much. Mix the \qty{10}{\gram}
+from the previous day with another \qty{50}{\gram} of flour
+and \qty{50}{\gram} of water.
+
+Note the ratio of 1:5. I~very often use
+1~part of old culture with 5~parts of flour and 5~parts of water.
This is also very often the same ratio I~use when making a dough.
-A dough is nothing else than a sourdough starter with slightly different
+A dough is nothing else than a giant sourdough starter with slightly different
properties. I'd always be using around \qtyrange{100}{200}{\gram} of starter
for around \qty{1000}{\gram} of flour (baker's math: \qtyrange{10}{20}{\percent}).
+
Homogenize your new mixture again with a spoon. Then cover
the mix again with a glass or a lid. If you notice the top of
your mixture dries out a lot consider using another cover. The
dried-out parts will be composted by more adapted microbes such as
mold. In many user reports, I~saw mold being able to damage
-the starter when the starter itself dried out a lot. You will
+the starter when the starter itself dried out a lot.
+
+You will
still have some mixture left from your first day. As this contains
-possibly dangerous pathogens that have been activated we will discard
-this mixture. Once your sourdough starter is mature never
+possibly dangerous pathogens that have been activated make sure you discard
+this mixture. Once your sourdough starter is mature you never need to
discard it. It's long-fermented flour that is an excellent addon
-used to make crackers, pancakes and or delicious hearty sandwich
-bread. I~also frequently dry it and use it as a rolling agent
+used to make crackers, pancakes or delicious hearty sandwich
+bread\ldots I~also frequently dry it and use it as a rolling agent
for pizzas that I~am making.
You should hopefully again see some bubbles, the starter increasing
in size and/or the starter changing its smell. Some people give
-up after the second or third day. That is because the signs might no longer
+up after the second or third day, because the signs might no longer
be as dominant as they were on day one. The reason for this lies in only a few
select microbes starting to take over the whole sourdough starter. The most
-adaptable ones are going to win. They are very small in quantity and will
+adaptable ones are going to win, they are very small in quantity and will
grow in population with each subsequent feeding. Even if you see no signs
-of activity directly, don't worry. There is activity in
-your starter on a microscopic level.
+of activity directly, do not worry, there is activity in
+your starter at a microscopic level.
24~hours later again we will repeat the same thing again until
we see that our sourdough starter is active. More on that in the
@@ -245,7 +260,7 @@ next section of this book.
\section{Determining starter readiness}
For some people the whole process of setting up a starter takes
-only 4 days. For others it can take 7 days, for some even 20 days.
+only 4~days. For others it can take 7~days, for some even 20~days.
This depends on several factors including how good your wild microbes
are at fermenting flour. Generally speaking, with each feeding
your starter becomes more adapted to its environment. Your
@@ -259,7 +274,7 @@ starters.
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
\begin{center}
\input{figures/fig-starter-readiness.tex}
- \caption[Sourdough readiness flow chart]{A flow chart showing you how to
+ \caption[Determining sourdough starter readiness]{A flow chart showing you how to
determine if your sourdough starter is ready to be used. For checking
readiness look at a size increase and take note of your starter's smell.
Both are important indicators to check for readiness.}%
@@ -267,10 +282,11 @@ starters.
\end{center}
\end{flowchart}
-The key signs to look at are bubbles that you see in your starter
+The key sign to look at is bubbles that you see in your starter
jar. This is a sign that the yeast is metabolizing your
dough and creates \ch{CO2}. The \ch{CO2} is trapped in your dough
matrix and then visualized on the edges of the container.
+
Also note the size increase of your dough. The amount the dough increases
in size is irrelevant. Some bakers claim it doubles, triples or quadruples.
The amount of size increase depends on your microbes, but also on
@@ -282,11 +298,13 @@ wheat microbes might be better at breaking down gluten compared
to rye microbes. That's one of the reasons why I~decided to change
the flour of my sourdough starter quite often. I~had hoped to create
an all-around starter that can ferment all sorts of different
-flour\footnote{Whether this is working I~can't scientifically say.
+flour\footnote{Whether this is working, I~can't scientifically say.
Typically the microbes that have once taken place are very strong
and won't allow other microbes to enter. My starter has initially
been made with rye flour. So chances are that the majority of
-my microorganisms are from a rye source.}. Your nose is also
+my microorganisms are from a rye source.}.
+
+Your nose is also
a great tool to determine starter readiness. Depending on
your starter's microbiome you should notice either the smell
of lactic acid or acetic acid. Lactic acid has dairy yogurty notes.
@@ -298,25 +316,26 @@ to determine starter readiness.
In rare events your flour might be treated and prevent microbe growth.
This can happen if the flour is not organic and a lot of biochemical
agents have been used by the farmer. In that case simply try again
-with different flour. 7 days is a good period of time to wait before
+with different flour. Ten~days is a good period of time to wait before
trying again.
Another methodology used by some bakers is the so called \emph{float test}.
The idea is to take a piece of your sourdough starter and place it
-on top of some water. If the dough is full with gas it will float
+on top of some water, if the dough is full with gas it will float
on top of the water. If it's not ready, it can't float and will
-sink to the bottom. This test does not work with every flour.
-Rye flour for instance can't retain the gas as well as wheat flour
+sink to the bottom. This test does not work with every flour,
+rye flour for instance can't retain the gas as well as wheat flour
and thus in some cases will not float. That's why I~personally
don't use this test and can't recommend it.
Once you see your starter is ready I~would recommend giving it
one last feeding and then you are ready to make your dough in the
-evening or the next day. For the instructions to make your
-first dough please refer to the next chapters in this book.
+evening or the next day. For the instructions on how to make your
+first dough please refer to the next chapters (\ref{chapter:wheat-sourdough}
+and~\ref{chapter:non-wheat-sourdough}) in this book.
If your first bread failed, chances are your fermentation hasn't
-worked as expected. In many cases the source is your sourdough starter. Maybe
+worked as expected. In many cases the reason is your sourdough starter. Maybe
the balance of bacteria and yeast isn't optimal yet. In that case a good
solution is to keep feeding your starter once per day. With each feeding your
starter becomes better at fermenting flour. The microbes will adapt more and
@@ -393,8 +412,8 @@ sourdough starter into the right shape again.
The following are a couple of scenarios that will help you to conduct proper
starter maintenance, depending on when you want to bake the next time.
-\textbf{I~would like to bake again the next day:}
-
+\begin{description}
+\item[I~would like to bake again the next day:]
Simply take whatever starter you have left and feed it again. If you depleted
all your starter you can cut a piece of your dough. The dough itself is
nothing different than a gigantic starter. I~recommend a 1:5:5 ratio like
@@ -405,8 +424,7 @@ case I~would go for a 1:10:10 ratio. Sometimes I~don't have enough starter.
Then I~even use a ratio of 1:50:50 or 1:100:100. Depending on how much new
flour you feed it takes longer for your starter to be ready again.
-\textbf{I~would like to take a break and bake next week:}
-
+\item[I~would like to take a break and bake next week:]
Simply take your leftover starter and place it inside of your fridge. It will stay good
for a very long period. The only thing I~see happening is the surface
drying out in the fridge. So I~recommend drowning the starter in a little bit
@@ -419,13 +437,12 @@ to make a lacto fermented hot sauce for instance.
The colder it is the longer you preserve a good balance of yeast and
bacteria. Generally, the warmer it is the faster the fermentation process is,
and the colder it is the slower the whole process becomes.
-Below \qty{4}{\degreeCelsius} the starter fermentation almost completely stops. The
+Below~\qty{4}{\degreeCelsius} the starter fermentation almost completely stops. The
fermentation speed at low temperatures depends on the
strains of wild yeast and bacteria
that you have cultivated.
-\textbf{I~would like to take a several months break:}
-
+\item[I~would like to take a several months break:]
Drying your starter might be the best option to preserve it in this case. As
you remove humidity and food your microbes will sporulate. As there is no
humidity the spores can resist other pathogens very well. A dried starter can
@@ -435,7 +452,7 @@ Simply take your starter and mix it with flour. Try to crumble the starter as
much as possible. Add more flour continuously until you notice that there is no
moisture left. Place the flour starter in a dry place in your house. Let it
dry out even more. If you have a dehydrator you can use this to speed up the
-process. Set it to around \qty{30}{\degreeCelsius} and dry the starter for 12--20~hours. The next
+process. Set it to around~\qty{30}{\degreeCelsius} and dry the starter for 12--20~hours. The next
day your starter has dried out a bit. It is in a vulnerable state as there is still a bit
of humidity left. Add some more flour to speed up the drying process. Repeat
for another 2 days until you feel that there is no humidity left. This is
@@ -445,10 +462,11 @@ the dried starter. Both options work perfectly fine. Your sporulated starter
is now waiting for your next feeding. If available you can add some silica
bags to the container to further absorb excess moisture.
-Initially, it would take about 3 days for my starter to become alive again
+Initially, it would take about three~days for my starter to become alive again
after drying and reactivating it. If I~do the same thing now my starter is
sometimes ready after a single feeding. It seems that the microbes adapt. The ones
that survive this shock become dominant subsequently.
+\end{description}
So in conclusion the maintenance mode you choose depends on when you want to bake next.
The goal of each new feeding is to make sure your starter
diff --git a/book/tables/table-flat-bread-pancake-recipe.tex b/book/tables/table-flat-bread-pancake-recipe.tex
index 2d0bc0a..1378540 100644
--- a/book/tables/table-flat-bread-pancake-recipe.tex
+++ b/book/tables/table-flat-bread-pancake-recipe.tex
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
\toprule
& \textbf{Flat breads} & \textbf{Pancakes} \\ \midrule
\textbf{Flour} & 100g & 100g \\
-\textbf{Water} & 100g (100\%) & 300g (300\%) \\
+\textbf{Water} & up to 100g (100\%) & 300g (300\%) \\
\textbf{Sourdough starter} & 5--20g (5--20\%) & 5--20g (5--20\%) \\
\textbf{Salt} & 2g (2\%) & 2g (2\%) \\
\textbf{Bake when?} & Dough increased 50 percent in size & Bubbles visible on surface \\ \bottomrule
diff --git a/book/wheat-sourdough/artistic-scoring.jpg b/book/wheat-sourdough/artistic-scoring.jpg
index 13979e4..546419d 100644
Binary files a/book/wheat-sourdough/artistic-scoring.jpg and b/book/wheat-sourdough/artistic-scoring.jpg differ
diff --git a/book/wheat-sourdough/wheat-sourdough.tex b/book/wheat-sourdough/wheat-sourdough.tex
index cc2d524..bbd8705 100644
--- a/book/wheat-sourdough/wheat-sourdough.tex
+++ b/book/wheat-sourdough/wheat-sourdough.tex
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ main dough.
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
\begin{center}
- \input{figures/fig-wheat-sourdough-starter-process.tex}
+ \input{figures/fig-starter-readiness.tex}
\caption[Process to prepare your starter before baking]{The process to check
your sourdough starter when making wheat-based doughs. In practice
I~frequently use a stiff sourdough starter. The stiff starter features
@@ -1114,7 +1114,7 @@ batch. It is optional if you are making a single loaf.
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
\begin{center}
\input{figures/fig-dividing-preshaping.tex}
- \caption[Dividing decision tree]{Dividing is only required when you are
+ \caption[Is dividing your dough required check]{Dividing is only required when you are
making multiple loaves in a single dough batch.}%
\label{fig:dividing-decision-tree}
\end{center}
@@ -1229,7 +1229,7 @@ your environment.
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
\begin{center}
\input{figures/fig-shaping-process.tex}
- \caption[Shaping process]{A schematic visualization of the shaping process
+ \caption[Sourdough shaping process]{A schematic visualization of the shaping process
including checks for an overfermented dough.}%
\label{fig:shaping-decision-tree}
\end{center}
@@ -1454,7 +1454,7 @@ of retarding and flavor development.
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
\begin{center}
\input{figures/fig-proofing-process.tex}
- \caption[Proofing process]{A schematic overview of the different steps of
+ \caption[Sourdough proofing process]{A schematic overview of the different steps of
the sourdough proofing process. The proofing technique to choose depends
on your availability and schedule.}%
\label{fig:proofing-process}
diff --git a/website/modify_build.rb b/website/modify_build.rb
index e344fdf..c2067af 100644
--- a/website/modify_build.rb
+++ b/website/modify_build.rb
@@ -493,12 +493,6 @@ class ModifyBuild
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- EPUB (no serif): https://www.the-bread-code.io/book-sans-serif.epub
-
-
-
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