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To make a flatbread no oven is required; all you need is a stove.
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To make a flatbread no oven is required; all you need is a stove.
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\includegraphics[width=\textwidth]{sourdough-stove}
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\includegraphics[width=\textwidth]{flat-breads-selection}
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\caption[Einkorn done on open fire]{An einkorn flatbread made directly over
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\caption[Flatbread selection with different flours]{An assorted selection of
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fire. This is part of a video where I~was trying to reproduce sourdough
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different flatbreads made with sourdough. From left to right:
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recipes of our ancestors. I~called the recipe ``cave bread''. Some
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Wheat tortilla, rye, spelt and corn.}%
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viewers pointed out that probably not all our ancestors lived in caves.}
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\end{figure}
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This type of bread is super simple to make as you can skip
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This type of bread is super simple to make as you can skip
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There is a fully dedicated recipe and tutorial
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There is a fully dedicated recipe and tutorial
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for this type of bread in the~''\nameref{chapter:wheat-sourdough}''~chapter.
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for this type of bread in the~''\nameref{chapter:wheat-sourdough}''~chapter.
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\section{Simple flatbread recipe}%
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\section{Flatbread framework}%
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\label{section:flat-bread-recipe}
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\label{section:flat-bread-framework}
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If you are just getting started, making a flatbread is the
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If you are just getting started, making a flatbread is the
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easiest way to start making great bread at home. With just a
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easiest way to start making great bread at home. With just a
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\input{figures/fig-process-flat-bread.tex}
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\input{figures/fig-process-flat-bread.tex}
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\caption[Flat bread process]{The process of making a flatbread is very
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\caption[The process to make a sourdough flatbread]{The process of making a flatbread is very
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simple, requiring very little effort. This type of bread is especially
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simple, requiring very little effort. This type of bread is especially
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handy for busy bakers.}%
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handy for busy bakers.}%
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\label{fig:flat-bread-process}
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\label{fig:flat-bread-process}
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a little bit of water and flour and store this mixture in your fridge
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a little bit of water and flour and store this mixture in your fridge
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for as long as you like\footnote{The starter will stay good for months. If you expect to
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for as long as you like\footnote{The starter will stay good for months. If you expect to
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leave it longer, consider drying a little bit of your sourdough starter.}.
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leave it longer, consider drying a little bit of your sourdough starter.}.
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\section{Simple flatbread recipe}%
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\label{section:flat-bread-recipe}
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By following the steps outlined in this section.
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\textbf{Ingredients:}
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\begin{enumerate}
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\item 400 grams flour (wheat, rye, corn, whatever you have at hand)
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\item 320 grams water, preferably at room temperature
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\item 80 grams active sourdough starter
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\item 8 grams salt
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\textbf{Instructions:}
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\item \textbf{Prepare the Dough:} In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and water.
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\item Add the sourdough starter and salt to the mixture. Incorporate them thoroughly
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\item \textbf{Fermentation:} Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Allow the dough
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\item \textbf{Cooking Preparation:} Once the dough has risen, heat a pan over medium heat.
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\item \textbf{Shaping and Cooking:} With a ladle or your hands, scoop out a portion of
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\item After about 5 minutes, or when the bottom of the flatbread has a
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\item Cook the flipped side for an additional 5 minutes or until it's also golden brown.
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\item \textbf{Storing:} Once cooked, remove the flatbread from the pan and place it on a
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\item \textbf{Serving Suggestion:} Enjoy your sourdough flatbreads warm,
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paired with your favorite dips, spreads, or as a side to any meal.
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\begin{tikzpicture}[node distance = 3cm, auto]
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\begin{tikzpicture}[node distance = 3cm, auto]
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\node [start] (init) {Make a starter};
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\node [start] (init) {Make a starter};
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\node [block, right of=init, node distance=3cm] (feed) {Feed your starter};
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\node [block, right of=feed, node distance=3cm] (wait_12_after_feed) {Wait\\ \qty{12}{\hour}};
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{Feed starter twice:\par \qty{48}{\hour} before\par \qtyrange{6}{12}{\hour} before};
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{Feed starter \qtyrange{6}{12}{\hour} before making dough.};
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\node [block, right of=feed_no_branch, text width=7em, node distance=4cm] (high_ratio)
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\node [block, above of=feed, node distance=3cm] (wait_12) {Wait\\ \qty{12}{\hour}};
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{Use a 1:10:10 ratio:\par \begin{tabular}{r@{}l}
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10&~g starter,\\
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100&~g flour, \\
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100&~g water.\end{tabular}};
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10&~g starter,\\
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\node [success, below of=wait_12_after_feed, node distance=4cm] (make_dough) {Make your dough};
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50&~g flour, \\
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\path [line] (check_smell) -- node[anchor=west, above=2pt]{yes} (make_dough);
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50&~g water.\end{tabular}};
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{Prepare dough};
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\chapter{Making a sourdough starter}%
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\label{chapter:sourdough-starter}
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\begin{quoting}
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\begin{quoting}
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In this chapter you will learn how to make your
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In this chapter you will learn how to make your
|
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own sourdough starter. Before doing so you will
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own sourdough starter, but before doing so you will
|
||||||
quickly learn about baker's math. Don't worry,
|
quickly learn about baker's math. Don't worry,
|
||||||
it's a very simple way how to write a recipe which
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it's a very simple way how to write a recipe which
|
||||||
is cleaner and more scalable. Once you get the hang
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is cleaner and more scalable. Once you get the hang
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||||||
of it you will want to write every recipe this way.
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of it you will want to write every recipe this way.
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You will learn to understand the signs to determine
|
You will learn to understand the signs indicating
|
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your starter's readiness. Furthermore you will
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your starter's readiness, as well as
|
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also learn how to prepare your starter for long-term storage.
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how to prepare your starter for long-term storage.
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\end{quoting}
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\end{quoting}
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\section{Baker's math}%
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\section{Baker's math}%
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@@ -30,7 +32,7 @@ pizza dough recipe. In Napoli modern pizzerias would use fresh or dry yeast.
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However traditionally pizza has always been made with sourdough.}.
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However traditionally pizza has always been made with sourdough.}.
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The next day you suddenly have \qty{1.4}{\kg} of flour
|
The next day you suddenly have \qty{1.4}{\kg} of flour
|
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at hand and thus can make more pizza dough. What do you do?
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at hand and thus can make more pizza dough. What do you do?
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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,
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but there is an easier way. This is where baker's math
|
but there is an easier way. This is where baker's math
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comes in handy. Let's look at the default recipe with baker's
|
comes in handy. Let's look at the default recipe with baker's
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math and then adjust it for the \qty{1.4}{\kg} flour quantity.
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math and then adjust it for the \qty{1.4}{\kg} flour quantity.
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@@ -45,8 +47,8 @@ math and then adjust it for the \qty{1.4}{\kg} flour quantity.
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Note how each of the ingredients is calculated as a percentage
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Note how each of the ingredients is calculated as a percentage
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based on the flour. The \qty{100}{\percent} is the baseline and represents the absolute
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based on the flour. The \qty{100}{\percent} is the baseline and represents the absolute
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amount of flour that you have at hand. In this case that's \qty{1000}{\gram}
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amount of flour that you have at hand. In this case that's
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(\qty{1}{\kg}).
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\qty{1000}{\gram}~(\qty{1}{\kg}).
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Now let's go back to our example and adjust the flour, as we have
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Now let's go back to our example and adjust the flour, as we have
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more flour available the next day. As mentioned the next day
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more flour available the next day. As mentioned the next day
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@@ -70,7 +72,6 @@ For the second day, that is \qty{840}{\gram}. Proceed to do the same
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thing for all the other ingredients and you will know
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thing for all the other ingredients and you will know
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your recipe.
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your recipe.
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Let's say you would want to use \qty{50}{\kg} of flour
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Let's say you would want to use \qty{50}{\kg} of flour
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the next day. What would you do? You would simply proceed
|
the next day. What would you do? You would simply proceed
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to calculate the percentages one more time. I~like this
|
to calculate the percentages one more time. I~like this
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@@ -91,12 +92,13 @@ are completely lost when trying to scale it up.
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\label{fig:sourdough-starter}
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\label{fig:sourdough-starter}
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\end{figure}
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\end{figure}
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Making a sourdough starter is very easy. All you need
|
Making a sourdough starter is very easy, all you need
|
||||||
is a little bit of patience. The flour you should
|
is a little bit of patience. It is in fact so easy that it can be summarized
|
||||||
use to setup your starter is ideally a whole flour.
|
in a simple flowchart~\ref{fig:sourdough-starter-process} The flour you should
|
||||||
You could use whole-wheat, whole rye, whole spelt or
|
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
|
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
|
change the flour later. Use whatever whole flour you
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||||||
already have at hand.
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already have at hand.
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@@ -104,11 +106,11 @@ Your flour is contaminated with millions of microbes. As explained
|
|||||||
before in the chapter about wild yeast and bacteria, these
|
before in the chapter about wild yeast and bacteria, these
|
||||||
microbes live on the surface of the plant. That's why
|
microbes live on the surface of the plant. That's why
|
||||||
a whole flour works better because you have more natural
|
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
|
in your starter. More of them live on the hull compared to the
|
||||||
endophytes living in the grain.
|
endophytes living in the grain.
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||||||
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||||||
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
|
water. The measurements don't have to be exact; you can use
|
||||||
less or more, or just eyeball the proportions. These
|
less or more, or just eyeball the proportions. These
|
||||||
values are just shown as a reference.
|
values are just shown as a reference.
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||||||
@@ -120,12 +122,11 @@ to water as a disinfectant to kill microorganisms, you will
|
|||||||
not be able to grow a starter with chlorinated water.
|
not be able to grow a starter with chlorinated water.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
In this process, the hydration of your starter is \qty{100}{\percent}.
|
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
|
water. Stir everything together so that all the flour is
|
||||||
properly hydrated. This step activates the microbial spores
|
properly hydrated. This step activates the microbial spores
|
||||||
in your mixture, drawing them out of hibernation and
|
in your mixture, drawing them out of hibernation and
|
||||||
reviving them.
|
reviving them.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Finally, cover your mixture but make sure the covering is
|
Finally, cover your mixture but make sure the covering is
|
||||||
not airtight. I~like to use a glass and place another
|
not airtight. I~like to use a glass and place another
|
||||||
inverted one on top. The container shouldn't be airtight,
|
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{flowchart}[!htb]
|
||||||
\begin{center}
|
\begin{center}
|
||||||
\input{figures/fig-starter-process.tex}
|
\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.}%
|
starter from scratch.}%
|
||||||
\label{fig:sourdough-starter-process}
|
\label{fig:sourdough-starter-process}
|
||||||
\end{center}
|
\end{center}
|
||||||
\end{flowchart}
|
\end{flowchart}
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Now an epic battle begins. In one study scientists
|
Now an epic battle begins. In one study~\cite{yeasts+biocontrol+agent}
|
||||||
have identified more than 150 different yeast species living
|
scientists have identified more than \num{150}~different yeast species living
|
||||||
on a single leaf of a plant~\cite{yeasts+biocontrol+agent}.
|
on a single leaf of a plant.
|
||||||
All of the different yeasts and bacteria are trying to get
|
All of the different yeasts and bacteria are trying to get
|
||||||
the upper hand in this battle. Other pathogens such as mold
|
the upper hand in this battle. Other pathogens such as mold
|
||||||
are also being activated as we added water. Only the strongest
|
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
|
flour the starches start to degrade. The seedling tries to
|
||||||
sprout but it no longer can. Essential for this process is the
|
sprout but it no longer can. Essential for this process is the
|
||||||
amylase enzyme. The compact starch is broken down to more
|
amylase enzyme. The compact starch is broken down to more
|
||||||
digestible sugars to fuel plant growth. Glucose is what the
|
digestible sugars to fuel plant growth. Glucose is what the
|
||||||
plant needs in order to grow. The microorganisms that survive
|
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
|
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.
|
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
|
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
|
food fastest, producing agents to inhibit food uptake by others or by producing
|
||||||
bactericides and/or fungicides. This early stage of the starter
|
bactericides and/or fungicides. This early stage of the starter
|
||||||
is very interesting as more research could possibly reveal
|
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
|
is from, the starting microbes of your starter might be different
|
||||||
than the ones from another starter. Some people have also reported
|
than the ones from another starter. Some people have also reported
|
||||||
how the microbes from your hand or air can influence your starter's
|
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
|
probably not so good at metabolizing glucose. The contamination
|
||||||
of your hands or air might play a minor role in the initial epic
|
of your hands or air might play a minor role in the initial epic
|
||||||
battle. But only the fittest microbes fitting the sourdough's
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
starter the whole process is quite quick for me. After a few
|
||||||
days my new starter seems to be quite alive already. This might
|
days my new starter seems to be quite alive already. This might
|
||||||
be due to previous contamination of flour fermenting microbes in
|
be due to previous contamination of flour fermenting microbes in
|
||||||
@@ -195,48 +204,54 @@ my kitchen.
|
|||||||
\label{fig:sourdough-starter-microbial-war}
|
\label{fig:sourdough-starter-microbial-war}
|
||||||
\end{figure}
|
\end{figure}
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Wait for around 24~hours and observe what happens to your starter.
|
Wait for around 24~hours and observe what happens to your starter.
|
||||||
You might see some early signs of fermentation already. Use your nose
|
You might see some early signs of fermentation already. Use your nose
|
||||||
to smell the dough. Look for bubbles in the dough. Your dough
|
to smell the dough. Look for bubbles in the dough. Your dough
|
||||||
might already have increased in size a little bit. Whatever
|
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.
|
have already been outperformed. Others have won the first battle.
|
||||||
After around 24~hours most of the starch has been broken down
|
After around 24~hours most of the starch has been broken down
|
||||||
and your microbes are hungry for additional sugars. With a spoon
|
and your microbes are hungry for additional sugars. With a spoon
|
||||||
take around \qty{10}{\gram} from the previous day's mixture and place
|
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
|
it in a new container. Again --- you could also simply eye ball
|
||||||
all the quantities. It does not matter that much. Mix the 10
|
all the quantities. It does not matter that much. Mix the \qty{10}{\gram}
|
||||||
grams from the previous day with another \qty{50}{\gram} of flour
|
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
|
and \qty{50}{\gram} of water.
|
||||||
1 part of old culture with 5 parts of flour and 5 parts 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.
|
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
|
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}).
|
for around \qty{1000}{\gram} of flour (baker's math: \qtyrange{10}{20}{\percent}).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Homogenize your new mixture again with a spoon. Then cover
|
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
|
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
|
your mixture dries out a lot consider using another cover. The
|
||||||
dried-out parts will be composted by more adapted microbes such as
|
dried-out parts will be composted by more adapted microbes such as
|
||||||
mold. In many user reports, I~saw mold being able to damage
|
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
|
still have some mixture left from your first day. As this contains
|
||||||
possibly dangerous pathogens that have been activated we will discard
|
possibly dangerous pathogens that have been activated make sure you discard
|
||||||
this mixture. Once your sourdough starter is mature never
|
this mixture. Once your sourdough starter is mature you never need to
|
||||||
discard it. It's long-fermented flour that is an excellent addon
|
discard it. It's long-fermented flour that is an excellent addon
|
||||||
used to make crackers, pancakes and or delicious hearty sandwich
|
used to make crackers, pancakes or delicious hearty sandwich
|
||||||
bread. I~also frequently dry it and use it as a rolling agent
|
bread\ldots I~also frequently dry it and use it as a rolling agent
|
||||||
for pizzas that I~am making.
|
for pizzas that I~am making.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
You should hopefully again see some bubbles, the starter increasing
|
You should hopefully again see some bubbles, the starter increasing
|
||||||
in size and/or the starter changing its smell. Some people give
|
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
|
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
|
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
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grow in population with each subsequent feeding. Even if you see no signs
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grow in population with each subsequent feeding. Even if you see no signs
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of activity directly, don't worry. There is activity in
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of activity directly, do not worry, there is activity in
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your starter on a microscopic level.
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your starter at a microscopic level.
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24~hours later again we will repeat the same thing again until
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24~hours later again we will repeat the same thing again until
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we see that our sourdough starter is active. More on that in the
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we see that our sourdough starter is active. More on that in the
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\section{Determining starter readiness}
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\section{Determining starter readiness}
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For some people the whole process of setting up a starter takes
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For some people the whole process of setting up a starter takes
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only 4 days. For others it can take 7 days, for some even 20 days.
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only 4~days. For others it can take 7~days, for some even 20~days.
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This depends on several factors including how good your wild microbes
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This depends on several factors including how good your wild microbes
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are at fermenting flour. Generally speaking, with each feeding
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are at fermenting flour. Generally speaking, with each feeding
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your starter becomes more adapted to its environment. Your
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your starter becomes more adapted to its environment. Your
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\begin{center}
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\input{figures/fig-starter-readiness.tex}
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\input{figures/fig-starter-readiness.tex}
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\caption[Sourdough readiness flow chart]{A flow chart showing you how to
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\caption[Determining sourdough starter readiness]{A flow chart showing you how to
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determine if your sourdough starter is ready to be used. For checking
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determine if your sourdough starter is ready to be used. For checking
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readiness look at a size increase and take note of your starter's smell.
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readiness look at a size increase and take note of your starter's smell.
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Both are important indicators to check for readiness.}%
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Both are important indicators to check for readiness.}%
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\end{center}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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\end{flowchart}
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The key signs to look at are bubbles that you see in your starter
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The key sign to look at is bubbles that you see in your starter
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jar. This is a sign that the yeast is metabolizing your
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jar. This is a sign that the yeast is metabolizing your
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dough and creates \ch{CO2}. The \ch{CO2} is trapped in your dough
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dough and creates \ch{CO2}. The \ch{CO2} is trapped in your dough
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matrix and then visualized on the edges of the container.
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matrix and then visualized on the edges of the container.
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Also note the size increase of your dough. The amount the dough increases
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Also note the size increase of your dough. The amount the dough increases
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in size is irrelevant. Some bakers claim it doubles, triples or quadruples.
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in size is irrelevant. Some bakers claim it doubles, triples or quadruples.
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The amount of size increase depends on your microbes, but also on
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The amount of size increase depends on your microbes, but also on
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to rye microbes. That's one of the reasons why I~decided to change
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to rye microbes. That's one of the reasons why I~decided to change
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the flour of my sourdough starter quite often. I~had hoped to create
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the flour of my sourdough starter quite often. I~had hoped to create
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an all-around starter that can ferment all sorts of different
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an all-around starter that can ferment all sorts of different
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flour\footnote{Whether this is working I~can't scientifically say.
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flour\footnote{Whether this is working, I~can't scientifically say.
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Typically the microbes that have once taken place are very strong
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Typically the microbes that have once taken place are very strong
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and won't allow other microbes to enter. My starter has initially
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and won't allow other microbes to enter. My starter has initially
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been made with rye flour. So chances are that the majority of
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been made with rye flour. So chances are that the majority of
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my microorganisms are from a rye source.}. Your nose is also
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my microorganisms are from a rye source.}.
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Your nose is also
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a great tool to determine starter readiness. Depending on
|
a great tool to determine starter readiness. Depending on
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your starter's microbiome you should notice either the smell
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your starter's microbiome you should notice either the smell
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of lactic acid or acetic acid. Lactic acid has dairy yogurty notes.
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of lactic acid or acetic acid. Lactic acid has dairy yogurty notes.
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@@ -298,25 +316,26 @@ to determine starter readiness.
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In rare events your flour might be treated and prevent microbe growth.
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In rare events your flour might be treated and prevent microbe growth.
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This can happen if the flour is not organic and a lot of biochemical
|
This can happen if the flour is not organic and a lot of biochemical
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agents have been used by the farmer. In that case simply try again
|
agents have been used by the farmer. In that case simply try again
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with different flour. 7 days is a good period of time to wait before
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with different flour. Ten~days is a good period of time to wait before
|
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trying again.
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trying again.
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Another methodology used by some bakers is the so called \emph{float test}.
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Another methodology used by some bakers is the so called \emph{float test}.
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The idea is to take a piece of your sourdough starter and place it
|
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
|
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on top of the water. If it's not ready, it can't float and will
|
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.
|
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
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rye flour for instance can't retain the gas as well as wheat flour
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and thus in some cases will not float. That's why I~personally
|
and thus in some cases will not float. That's why I~personally
|
||||||
don't use this test and can't recommend it.
|
don't use this test and can't recommend it.
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|
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Once you see your starter is ready I~would recommend giving 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
|
one last feeding and then you are ready to make your dough in the
|
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evening or the next day. For the instructions to make your
|
evening or the next day. For the instructions on how to make your
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first dough please refer to the next chapters in this book.
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first dough please refer to the next chapters (\ref{chapter:wheat-sourdough}
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|
and~\ref{chapter:non-wheat-sourdough}) in this book.
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|
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If your first bread failed, chances are your fermentation hasn't
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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.
|
starter maintenance, depending on when you want to bake the next time.
|
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|
|
||||||
\textbf{I~would like to bake again the next day:}
|
\begin{description}
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|
\item[I~would like to bake again the next day:]
|
||||||
Simply take whatever starter you have left and feed it again. If you depleted
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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.
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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,
|
bacteria. Generally, the warmer it is the faster the fermentation process is,
|
||||||
and the colder it is the slower the whole process becomes.
|
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
|
fermentation speed at low temperatures depends on the
|
||||||
strains of wild yeast and bacteria
|
strains of wild yeast and bacteria
|
||||||
that you have cultivated.
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
is now waiting for your next feeding. If available you can add some silica
|
||||||
bags to the container to further absorb excess moisture.
|
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
|
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
|
sometimes ready after a single feeding. It seems that the microbes adapt. The ones
|
||||||
that survive this shock become dominant subsequently.
|
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.
|
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
|
The goal of each new feeding is to make sure your starter
|
||||||
|
|||||||
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
|
|||||||
\toprule
|
\toprule
|
||||||
& \textbf{Flat breads} & \textbf{Pancakes} \\ \midrule
|
& \textbf{Flat breads} & \textbf{Pancakes} \\ \midrule
|
||||||
\textbf{Flour} & 100g & 100g \\
|
\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{Sourdough starter} & 5--20g (5--20\%) & 5--20g (5--20\%) \\
|
||||||
\textbf{Salt} & 2g (2\%) & 2g (2\%) \\
|
\textbf{Salt} & 2g (2\%) & 2g (2\%) \\
|
||||||
\textbf{Bake when?} & Dough increased 50 percent in size & Bubbles visible on surface \\ \bottomrule
|
\textbf{Bake when?} & Dough increased 50 percent in size & Bubbles visible on surface \\ \bottomrule
|
||||||
|
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@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ main dough.
|
|||||||
|
|
||||||
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
|
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
|
||||||
\begin{center}
|
\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
|
\caption[Process to prepare your starter before baking]{The process to check
|
||||||
your sourdough starter when making wheat-based doughs. In practice
|
your sourdough starter when making wheat-based doughs. In practice
|
||||||
I~frequently use a stiff sourdough starter. The stiff starter features
|
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{flowchart}[!htb]
|
||||||
\begin{center}
|
\begin{center}
|
||||||
\input{figures/fig-dividing-preshaping.tex}
|
\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.}%
|
making multiple loaves in a single dough batch.}%
|
||||||
\label{fig:dividing-decision-tree}
|
\label{fig:dividing-decision-tree}
|
||||||
\end{center}
|
\end{center}
|
||||||
@@ -1229,7 +1229,7 @@ your environment.
|
|||||||
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
|
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
|
||||||
\begin{center}
|
\begin{center}
|
||||||
\input{figures/fig-shaping-process.tex}
|
\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.}%
|
including checks for an overfermented dough.}%
|
||||||
\label{fig:shaping-decision-tree}
|
\label{fig:shaping-decision-tree}
|
||||||
\end{center}
|
\end{center}
|
||||||
@@ -1454,7 +1454,7 @@ of retarding and flavor development.
|
|||||||
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
|
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
|
||||||
\begin{center}
|
\begin{center}
|
||||||
\input{figures/fig-proofing-process.tex}
|
\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
|
the sourdough proofing process. The proofing technique to choose depends
|
||||||
on your availability and schedule.}%
|
on your availability and schedule.}%
|
||||||
\label{fig:proofing-process}
|
\label{fig:proofing-process}
|
||||||
|
|||||||
@@ -493,12 +493,6 @@ class ModifyBuild
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|||||||
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|
||||||
<p class="noindent">
|
<p class="noindent">
|
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EPUB: <a href="https://www.the-bread-code.io/book.epub">https://www.the-bread-code.io/book.epub</a><br>
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|
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<p class="noindent">
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|
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Kindle: <a href="https://www.the-bread-code.io/book.azw3">https://www.the-bread-code.io/book.azw3</a><br>
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|
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|
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<p class="noindent">
|
<p class="noindent">
|
||||||
|
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Reference in New Issue
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