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* Review bread types chapter * Fine tune bread tables * Collect all flat bread into one section Makes more sense to have it all within a section. * Correct typos in bread types chap. gasses is less ambigous than gases even if correct. * Remove uppercases More consistent withe the rest of the text. * Rewrite bread type intro * Rewrite some of the flatbread section there is a lot of repetition though.. --------- Co-authored-by: Cedric <ced@awase.ostal>
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\input{flour-types/flour-types}
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\chapter{Bread types}
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\input{bread-types/bread-types}
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\chapter{Wheat sourdough}%
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\chapter{Bread types}%
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\label{ch:bread-types}
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\begin{quoting}
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In this chapter you will learn about different bread types and their
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advantages and disadvantages. At the end of this chapter you can find a very
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simple flatbread recipe. This is probably the most accessible, least effort
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type of bread you can make. If you are a busy person and/or don't have an
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oven, this might be exactly the type of bread you should consider.
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advantages and disadvantages. You can also find very simple recipes for
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flatbread and pan loaf. The former is probably the most accessible, least
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effort type of bread you can make, while the latter is a little more involved.
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Free standing bread has its own chapter, due to its increased complexity.
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\end{quoting}
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\section{Introduction}%
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\label{sec:intro}
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In this section we classify bread by its baking techniques. The appearance and
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taste will of course be different, but you can get excellent bread with each
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of them. Some breads will require investment and technique, as depicted in
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Table~\ref{tab:bread-types-comaprison}. Flatbread is probably the most
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accessible, least effort type of bread you can make. If you are a busy person
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and/or don’t have an oven, this might be exactly the type of bread you should
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consider.
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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\input{tables/table-overview-bread-types.tex}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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\section{Flatbread}
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\section{Flatbread}%
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\label{sec:flatbread}
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Flatbread is probably the simplest sourdough bread to make.
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To make a flatbread no oven is required; all you need is a stove.
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\includegraphics[width=\textwidth]{flat-breads-selection}
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\caption[Flatbread selection with different flours]{An assorted selection of
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different flatbreads made with sourdough. From left to right:
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Wheat tortilla, rye, spelt and corn.}%
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Wheat~tortilla, rye, spelt and corn.}%
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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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@@ -33,19 +46,258 @@ can be made with all kinds of flours. You can even use
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flour without gluten, such as corn or rice flour, to make the
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dough. To make the flatbread a little more fluffy, you
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can use a little bit of wheat flour. The developing gluten
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will trap the gasses. During baking, these gasses will
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will trap the gases. During baking, these gases will
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inflate the dough.
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Another trick to improve the texture of the flatbread is to
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make a very wet dough. A lot of the water will evaporate
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during the baking process and thus make the bread fluffier.
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If your water content is very high, it will produce a
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pancake-like consistency.
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pancake-like consistency, as you can see in
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Table~\ref{tab:flat-bread-ingredients}
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Refer to Section~\ref{section:flat-bread-recipe}~``\nameref{section:flat-bread-recipe}''
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to see a full recipe including the process of making such a flatbread.
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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\input{tables/table-flat-bread-pancake-recipe.tex}
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\caption[Flatbread recipe]{Flatbread or pancake recipe for 1 person.
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Multiply the ingredients to increase portion size. Refer to the
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Section~\ref{section:bakers-math}
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``\nameref{section:bakers-math}'' to learn how to understand and
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use the percentages properly.}%
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\label{tab:flat-bread-ingredients}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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For a full recipe including the process of making such a flatbread, refer to
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Subsection~\ref{subsec:flat-bread-recipe}
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\subsection{Flatbread framework}%
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\label{subsec:flat-bread-framework}
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As explained above, 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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few steps, you can stop buying bread forever. This works with
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any flour, including gluten-free options.
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\input{figures/fig-process-flat-bread.tex}
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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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handy for busy bakers.}%
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\label{fig:flat-bread-process}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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This is my go-to recipe that I~use to make bread whenever
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I~have little time or when I~am abroad. You can choose
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between two options:
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%
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\begin{enumerate}
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\item A flatbread similar to a roti or naan bread
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\item Sourdough pancakes.
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\end{enumerate}
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To get started prepare your sourdough starter. If it has not been used for a very
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long time, consider giving it another feed. To do so, simply take \qty{1}{\gram} of your
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existing sourdough starter and feed it with \qty{5}{\gram} of flour and \qty{5}{\gram} of water.
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If you do this in the morning, your sourdough starter will be ready in the evening. The
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warmer it is, the sooner it will be ready, consider
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using warm water if it is very cold where you live.
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\begin{figure}[htb!]
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\begin{center}
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\includegraphics[width=1.0\textwidth]{flat-bread-wheat}
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\caption[Wheat flatbread]{A flatbread made with purely wheat flour. The
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dough is drier at around \qty{60}{\percent} hydration. The drier dough
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is a little harder to mix. As wheat contains more gluten, the dough
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puffs up during the baking process.}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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This way you should have around \qty{11}{\gram} of sourdough ready in the evening. You will have
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the perfect quantity to make a dough for one person. In case you want to make more
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bread, simply multiply the quantities shown in
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Table~\ref{tab:flat-bread-ingredients}.
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Then in the evening simply mix the ingredients as shown in the table. Your dough
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is going to be ready in the morning. It's typically ready after 6--12~hours. If
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you use more sourdough starter it will be ready faster, conversely it will take
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longer if you use less. Try to aim for a fermentation time of 8--12~hours as
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by using your dough too soon, the flavor might not be as good. By using your
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dough later it might become a little more sour. The best option is to
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experiment and see what you personally like the most.
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After mixing the ingredients together cover the container, this prevents the
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dough from drying out and makes
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sure no fruit flies get access. A transparent container will be helpful
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when getting started. You can observe the dough more easily and see when
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it is ready.
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\begin{figure}[htb]
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\begin{center}
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\includegraphics[width=1.0\textwidth]{ethiopian-woman-checking-bread}
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\caption[Ethiopian \emph{injera}]{An Ethiopian woman baking an \emph{injera}
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made using teff flour. The image has been provided by Charliefleurene
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via Wikipedia.}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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If you used the flatbread option with less water, look at the size increase
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of your dough. It should have increased at least \qty{50}{\percent} in size.
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Also look out for bubbles on the sides of your container.
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When using the pancake recipe, look out for bubbles on the surface of your dough.
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In both cases use your nose to check the scent of your dough. Depending
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on your sourdough starter's microbiome your dough will have
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dairy, fruity, alcoholic notes or vinegary, acetic notes. Relying
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on the smell of your dough is the best way to judge whether your
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dough is ready or not. Timings are not reliable as they
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depend on your starter and the temperature. If your dough
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is ready too soon, you can now move it directly to the fridge and bake
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it at a later, more convenient time. The low temperature will halt the fermentation
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process\footnote{There are some exceptions. In some rare cases your starter
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might also work at lower temperatures. You might have cultivated microbes that work best at
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low temperatures. Nevertheless, fermentation
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is always slower the colder it gets. A fridge really helps to preserve the state
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of your dough.}
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and your dough will last for several days. The longer you wait, the more sour the
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bread is going to be. The fridge is a great option in case you want to
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take the dough with you when visiting friends. People are going
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to love you for the freshly baked flatbreads or pancakes. If you dare,
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you can also taste a little bit of your raw uncooked dough. It is likely
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going to taste relatively sour. I~do this frequently to better evaluate the
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state of my doughs.
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\includegraphics[width=1.0\textwidth]{injera-pancake-texture.jpg}
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\caption[Teff sourdough pancake]{A sourdough pancake made with teff flour.
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The pockets come from evaporated water and \ch{CO2} created by the
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microbes. The image has been provided by Łukasz Nowak via Wikipedia.}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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If you are feeling lazy or don't have time, you could also use older sourdough starter
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to make the dough directly without any prior starter feedings. Your sourdough starter
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is going to regrow inside your dough. Remember that the
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final bread might be a bit more on the sour side as the balance of yeast to
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bacteria could be off. In the Table~\ref{tab:flat-bread-ingredients}
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I~recommended using around \qtyrange{5}{20}{\percent}
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of sourdough starter based on the flour to make the dough. If you were to follow
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this approach, just use around \qty{1}{\percent} and make the dough directly.
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The dough is probably going to be ready 24~hours later, depending on the temperature.
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If you want to make sweet pancakes, add some sugar and optional eggs to your dough
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now. A good quantity of eggs is around one~egg per \qty{100}{\gram} of flour.
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Stir your dough a little bit and it will be ready to be used. You'll
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have delicious sweet savory pancakes, the perfect combination. By
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adding the sugar now, you make sure that the microbes don't have
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enough time to fully ferment it. If you had added the sugar
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earlier, no sweet flavor would be left 12~hours later.
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To bake your dough heat your stove to medium temperature. Add a little bit of
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oil to the pan. This helps with heat distribution and ensures even cooking.
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With a spatula or a spoon place your dough in the pan. If your dough
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was sitting in the fridge, bake it directly. There is no need to wait for your
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dough to come to room temperature. If you have a lid,
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place it on your pan. The lid helps to cook your dough from the top.
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The evaporating water will circulate and heat up the dough's surface. When
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making a flatbread, make the dough around \qty{1}{\cm} thick. When using the
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pancake option, opt for around \qtyrange{0.1}{0.5}{\cm} depending on what you
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like.
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\begin{figure}[htb]
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\begin{center}
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\includegraphics[width=1.0\textwidth]{einkorn-crumb.jpg}
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\caption[Einkorn crum]{The crumb of a flatbread made with einkorn as flour.
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Einkorn is very low in gluten and thus does not trap as much \ch{CO2} as
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a wheat based dough. To make the dough fluffier use more water or
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consider adding more wheat to the mix of your dough.}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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After 2--4~minutes flip over the pancake or flatbread. Bake it for the same
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time from the other side. Depending on what you like, you can wait a little
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longer to allow the bread to become a bit charred. The longer you
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bake your bread, the more of the acidity is going to evaporate. If your
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dough is a bit more on the sour side, you can use this trick to balance
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out the acidity. This really depends on which flavor you are looking for.
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When making a flatbread I~recommend wrapping the baked flatbreads in a kitchen
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towel. This way more of the evaporating humidity stays inside of your bread,
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making sure your flatbreads stay nice and fluffy for a longer period after the
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bake. A similar strategy is used when making corn tortillas.
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You can safely store the baked flatbreads or pancakes in your fridge
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for weeks. When storing make sure to store them in an airtight plastic bag so that
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they do not dry out.
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Keep a little bit of your unbaked dough. You can use it to make the next
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batch of bread or pancakes for the next day. If you want to bake a few days later, add
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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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leave it longer, consider drying a little bit of your sourdough starter.}.
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\subsection{Simple flatbread recipe}%
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\label{subsec:flat-bread-recipe}
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By following the steps outlined in this section,
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you'll be introduced to a versatile bread that's perfect for a myriad of
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culinary applications. Whether you're scooping up a savory dip,
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wrapping a flavorful filling, or simply enjoying a piece with a drizzle
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of olive oil, these flatbreads are sure to impress.
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\subsubsection*{Ingredients}
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\begin{tabular}{r@{}rl@{}}
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\qty{400}{\gram} &~(\qty{100}{\percent}) & Flour (wheat, rye, corn, whatever you have at hand)\\
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\qty{320}{\gram} & (\qty{80}{\percent}) & Water, preferably at room temperature\\
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\qty{80}{\gram} & (\qty{20}{\percent}) & Active sourdough starter\\
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\qty{8}{\gram} & (\qty{2}{\percent}) & Salt\\
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\end{tabular}
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\subsubsection*{Instructions}
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\begin{description}
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\item[Prepare the dough] In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and water.
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Mix until you have a shaggy dough with no dry spots.
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Add the sourdough starter and salt to the mixture. Incorporate them thoroughly
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until you achieve a smooth and homogenized dough.
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\item[Fermentation:] Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Allow the dough
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to rest and ferment until it has increased by at least \qty{50}{\percent}
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in size. Depending on the temperature and activity of your starter, this
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can take anywhere from 4 to 24~hours.
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\item[Cooking preparation:] Once the dough has risen, heat a pan over medium heat.
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Lightly oil the pan, ensuring to wipe away any excess oil with a paper towel.
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\item[Shaping and cooking:] With a ladle or your hands, scoop out a portion of
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the dough and place it onto the hot pan, spreading it gently like a pancake.
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Cover the pan with a lid. This traps the steam and ensures even cooking
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from the top, allowing for easier flipping later.
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After about 5~minutes, or when the bottom of the flatbread has a
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golden-brown crust, carefully flip it using a spatula.
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\emph{Adjusting cook time.} If the flatbread appears too dark,
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remember to reduce the cooking time slightly for the next one.
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Conversely, if it's too pale, allow it to cook a bit longer before flipping.
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Cook the flipped side for an additional 5~minutes or until it's also golden
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brown.
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\item[Storing:] Once cooked, remove the flatbread from the pan and place it on a
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kitchen towel. Wrapping the breads in the towel will help retain their
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softness and prevent them from becoming overly crisp.
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Repeat the cooking process for the remaining dough.
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\item[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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\end{description}
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\section{Loaf pan bread}
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Loaf pan bread is made using the help of a special loaf pan
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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Normally you mix your dough. When using wheat you make sure
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that you mix enough to develop a gluten network.
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You allow the dough to reach
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a certain size increase during the fermentation. Afterwards you divide and pre-shape
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the dough into the desired visual shape that you like.
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Each shape requires a different technique. Sometimes achieving
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exactly the right shape can be challenging. Making a baguette,
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for instance, requires you to perform more steps. Mastering this
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technique takes several attempts.
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Normally you mix your dough, when using wheat you make sure that you mix
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enough to develop a gluten network. You allow the dough to reach a certain
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size increase during the fermentation, afterwards you divide and pre-shape the
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dough into the desired visual shape that you like. Each shape requires a
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different technique. Sometimes achieving exactly the right shape can be
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challenging, making a baguette for instance, requires you to perform more
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steps. Mastering this technique takes several attempts.
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Once the dough is shaped, it is proofed again for a certain
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period of time. Once the dough is ready, a sharp tool such
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with great taste and consistency.
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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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\section{Flatbread framework}%
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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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easiest way to start making great bread at home. With just a
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few steps, you can stop buying bread forever. This works with
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any flour, including gluten-free options.
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\input{figures/fig-process-flat-bread.tex}
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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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handy for busy bakers.}%
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\label{fig:flat-bread-process}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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This is my go-to recipe that I~use to make bread whenever
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I~have little time or when I~am abroad. You can choose
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between two options:
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%
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\begin{enumerate}
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\item A flatbread similar to a roti or naan bread
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\item sourdough pancakes.
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\end{enumerate}
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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\input{tables/table-flat-bread-pancake-recipe.tex}
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\caption[Flatbread recipe]{Flatbread or pancake recipe for 1 person.
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Multiply the ingredients to increase portion size. Refer to the
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Section~\ref{section:bakers-math}
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``\nameref{section:bakers-math}'' to learn how to understand and
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use the percentages properly.}%
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\label{tab:flat-bread-ingredients}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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To get started prepare your sourdough starter. If it has not been used for a very
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long time, consider giving it another feed. To do so simply take \qty{1}{\gram} of your
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existing sourdough starter and feed it with \qty{5}{\gram} of flour and \qty{5}{\gram} of water.
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If you do this in the morning, your sourdough starter will be ready in the evening. The
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warmer it is, the sooner it will be ready. If it is very cold where you live, consider
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using warm water.
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\begin{figure}[htb!]
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\begin{center}
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\includegraphics[width=1.0\textwidth]{flat-bread-wheat}
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\caption[Wheat flatbread]{A flatbread made with purely wheat flour. The
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dough is drier at around \qty{60}{\percent} hydration. The drier dough
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is a little harder to mix. As wheat contains more gluten, the dough
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puffs up during the baking process.}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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This way you should have around \qty{11}{\gram} of sourdough ready in the evening. You will have
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the perfect quantity to make a dough for one person. In case you want to make more
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bread, simply multiply the quantities shown in
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Table~\ref{tab:flat-bread-ingredients}.
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Then in the evening simply mix the ingredients as shown in the table. Your dough
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is going to be ready in the morning. It's typically ready after 6--12~hours. If
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you use more sourdough starter, it will be ready faster. If you use less it will take
|
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longer. Try to aim for a fermentation time of 8--12~hours. If you use
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your dough too soon, the flavor might not be as good. If you use it later
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your dough might be a little more sour. The best option is to experiment
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and see what you personally like the most.
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After mixing the ingredients together, cover the container in which
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you made the dough. This prevents the dough from drying out and makes
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sure no fruit flies get access. A transparent container will be helpful
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when getting started. You can observe the dough more easily and see when
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it is ready.
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\begin{figure}[htb!]
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\begin{center}
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\includegraphics[width=1.0\textwidth]{ethiopian-woman-checking-bread}
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\caption[Ethiopian \emph{injera}]{An Ethiopian woman baking an \emph{injera}
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made using teff flour. The image has been provided by Charliefleurene
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via Wikipedia.}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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If you used the flatbread option with less water, look at the size increase
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of your dough. The dough should have increased at least \qty{50}{\percent} in size.
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Also look out for bubbles on the sides of your container.
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When using the pancake recipe, look out for bubbles on the surface of your dough.
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In both cases use your nose to check the scent of your dough. Depending
|
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on your sourdough starter's microbiome your dough will have
|
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dairy, fruity, alcoholic notes or vinegary, acetic notes. Relying
|
||||
on the smell of your dough is the best way to judge whether your
|
||||
dough is ready or not. Timings are not reliable as they
|
||||
depend on your starter and the temperature. If your dough
|
||||
is ready too soon, you can now move it directly to the fridge and bake
|
||||
it at a later, more convenient time. The low temperature will halt the fermentation
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process\footnote{There are some exceptions. In some rare cases your starter
|
||||
might also work at lower temperatures. You might have cultivated microbes that work best at
|
||||
low temperatures. Nevertheless, fermentation
|
||||
is always slower the colder it gets. A fridge really helps to preserve the state
|
||||
of your dough.}.
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and your dough will last for several days. The longer you wait, the more sour the
|
||||
bread is going to be. The fridge is a great option in case you want to
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take the dough with you when visiting friends. People are going
|
||||
to love you for the freshly baked flatbreads or pancakes. If you dare,
|
||||
you can also taste a little bit of your raw uncooked dough. It is likely
|
||||
going to taste relatively sour. I~do this frequently to better evaluate the
|
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state of my doughs.
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|
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|
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\begin{figure}[htb!]
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\begin{center}
|
||||
\includegraphics[width=1.0\textwidth]{injera-pancake-texture.jpg}
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||||
\caption[Teff sourdough pancake]{A sourdough pancake made with teff flour.
|
||||
The pockets come from evaporated water and \ch{CO2} created by the
|
||||
microbes. The image has been provided by Lukasz Nowak via Wikipedia.}
|
||||
\end{center}
|
||||
\end{figure}
|
||||
|
||||
If you are feeling lazy or don't have time, you could also use older sourdough starter
|
||||
to make the dough directly without any prior starter feedings. Your sourdough starter
|
||||
is going to regrow inside your dough. The
|
||||
final bread might be a bit more on the sour side as the balance of yeast to
|
||||
bacteria could be off. In the Table~\ref{tab:flat-bread-ingredients}
|
||||
I~recommended using around \qtyrange{5}{20}{\percent}
|
||||
of sourdough starter based on the flour to make the dough. If you were to follow
|
||||
this approach, just use around \qty{1}{\percent} and make the dough directly.
|
||||
The dough is probably going to be ready 24~hours later, depending on the temperature.
|
||||
|
||||
If you want to make sweet pancakes, add some sugar and optional eggs to your dough
|
||||
now. A good quantity of eggs is around 1 egg per \qty{100}{\gram} of flour.
|
||||
Stir your dough a little bit and it will be ready to be used. You'll
|
||||
have delicious sweet savory pancakes, the perfect combination. By
|
||||
adding the sugar now, you make sure that the microbes don't have
|
||||
enough time to fully ferment it. If you had added the sugar
|
||||
earlier, no sweet flavor would be left 12~hours later.
|
||||
|
||||
To bake your dough heat your stove to medium temperature. Add a little bit of
|
||||
oil to the pan. This helps with heat distribution and ensures even cooking.
|
||||
With a spatula or a spoon place your dough in the pan. If your dough
|
||||
was sitting in the fridge, bake it directly. There is no need to wait for your
|
||||
dough to come to room temperature. If you have a lid,
|
||||
place it on your pan. The lid helps to cook your dough from the top.
|
||||
The evaporating water will circulate and heat up the dough's surface. When
|
||||
making a flatbread, make the dough around \qty{1}{\cm} thick. When using the
|
||||
pancake option, opt for around \qtyrange{0.1}{0.5}{\cm} depending on what you
|
||||
like.
|
||||
|
||||
\begin{figure}[htb!]
|
||||
\begin{center}
|
||||
\includegraphics[width=1.0\textwidth]{einkorn-crumb.jpg}
|
||||
\caption[Einkorn crum]{The crumb of a flatbread made with einkorn as flour.
|
||||
Einkorn is very low in gluten and thus does not trap as much \ch{CO2} as
|
||||
a wheat based dough. To make the dough fluffier use more water or
|
||||
consider adding more wheat to the mix of your dough.}
|
||||
\end{center}
|
||||
\end{figure}
|
||||
|
||||
After 2--4~minutes flip over the pancake or flatbread. Bake it for the same
|
||||
time from the other side. Depending on what you like, you can wait a little
|
||||
longer to allow the bread to become a bit charred. The longer you
|
||||
bake your bread, the more of the acidity is going to evaporate. If your
|
||||
dough is a bit more on the sour side, you can use this trick to balance
|
||||
out the acidity. This really depends on which flavor you are looking for.
|
||||
|
||||
When making a flatbread I~recommend wrapping the baked flatbreads
|
||||
in a kitchen towel. This way more of the evaporating humidity
|
||||
stays inside of your bread. This makes sure your flatbreads stay
|
||||
nice and fluffy for a longer period after the bake. A similar strategy is
|
||||
used when making corn tortillas.
|
||||
|
||||
You can safely store the baked flatbreads or pancakes in your fridge
|
||||
for weeks. When storing make sure to store them in an airtight plastic bag so that
|
||||
they do not dry out.
|
||||
|
||||
Keep a little bit of your unbaked dough. You can use it to make the next
|
||||
batch of bread or pancakes for the next day. If you want to bake a few days later, add
|
||||
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 enjoying a piece with a drizzle
|
||||
of olive oil, these flatbreads are sure to impress.
|
||||
|
||||
\subsection*{Ingredients}
|
||||
|
||||
\begin{tabular}{r@{}rl@{}}
|
||||
\qty{400}{\gram} &~(\qty{100}{\percent}) & Flour (wheat, rye, corn, whatever you have at hand)\\
|
||||
\qty{320}{\gram} & (\qty{80}{\percent}) & Water, preferably at room temperature\\
|
||||
\qty{80}{\gram} & (\qty{20}{\percent}) & Active sourdough starter\\
|
||||
\qty{8}{\gram} & (\qty{2}{\percent}) & Salt\\
|
||||
\end{tabular}
|
||||
|
||||
\subsection*{Instructions}
|
||||
\begin{description}
|
||||
\item[Prepare the Dough] In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and water.
|
||||
Mix until you have a shaggy dough with no dry spots.
|
||||
|
||||
Add the sourdough starter and salt to the mixture. Incorporate them thoroughly
|
||||
until you achieve a smooth and homogenized dough.
|
||||
|
||||
\item[Fermentation] Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Allow the dough
|
||||
to rest and ferment until it has increased by at least \qty{50}{\percent}
|
||||
in size. Depending on the temperature and activity of your starter, this
|
||||
can take anywhere from 4 to 24~hours.
|
||||
|
||||
\item[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[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.
|
||||
|
||||
Cover the pan with a lid. This traps the steam and ensures even cooking
|
||||
from the top, allowing for easier flipping later.
|
||||
|
||||
After about 5~minutes, or when the bottom of the flatbread has a
|
||||
golden-brown crust, carefully flip it using a spatula.
|
||||
|
||||
\item[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.
|
||||
|
||||
Cook the flipped side for an additional 5~minutes or until it's also golden
|
||||
brown.
|
||||
|
||||
\item[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[Serving Suggestion] Enjoy your sourdough flatbreads warm,
|
||||
paired with your favorite dips, spreads, or as a side to any meal.
|
||||
|
||||
\end{description}
|
||||
for this type of bread in the~''\nameref{chapter:wheat-sourdough}''~Chapter.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
|
||||
%TODO: last line is not great
|
||||
-\begin{tabular}{lll}
|
||||
%TODO: Alignement is not great
|
||||
\begin{tabular}{@{}lll@{}}
|
||||
\toprule
|
||||
& \textbf{Flat breads} & \textbf{Pancakes} \\ \midrule
|
||||
\textbf{Flour} & 100g & 100g \\
|
||||
\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
|
||||
& \textbf{Flat breads} & \textbf{Pancakes} \\ \midrule
|
||||
Flour & \qty{100}{g} & \qty{100}{g} \\
|
||||
Water & up to \qty{100}{g} (\qty{100}{\percent}) & \qty{300}{g} (\qty{300}{\percent}) \\
|
||||
Sourdough starter & 5--\qty{20}{g} (5--\qty{20}{\percent}) & 5--\qty{20}{g} (5--\qty{20}{\percent}) \\
|
||||
Salt & \qty{2}{g} (\qty{2}{\percent}) & \qty{2}{g} (\qty{2}{\percent}) \\
|
||||
Bake when? & Dough increased \qty{50}{\percent} in size & Bubbles visible on surface \\ \bottomrule
|
||||
\end{tabular}
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
|
||||
% TODO
|
||||
\begin{tabular}{@{}>{\bfseries}p{0.17\textwidth}ccc@{}}
|
||||
\begin{tabular}{@{}llll@{}}
|
||||
\toprule
|
||||
& \thead{Flatbread} & \thead{Loaf pan bread} & \thead{Free standing bread} \\ \midrule
|
||||
Cooking method & Fire, pan, barbecue & Oven & Oven \\
|
||||
Working time (min.) & 3 & 5 & 60 \\
|
||||
Flour types & All & All & Gluten flours \\
|
||||
Difficulty & Very easy & Easy & Difficult \\
|
||||
Cost & Low & Medium & High \\ \bottomrule
|
||||
& \multicolumn{3}{c}{\textbf{Type of bread}}\\
|
||||
\cmidrule(lll){2-4}
|
||||
& \textbf{Flat} & \textbf{Loaf pan} & \textbf{Free standing} \\ \midrule
|
||||
Cooking method & Pan, fire, barbecue & Oven & Oven \\
|
||||
Working time & 3~min. & 5~min. & 60~min. \\
|
||||
Flour types & All & All & Gluten flours \\
|
||||
Difficulty & Very easy & Easy & Difficult \\
|
||||
Cost & Low & Medium & High \\ \bottomrule
|
||||
\end{tabular}
|
||||
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user