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@@ -18,12 +18,11 @@ rise, this is called oven spring. Your bread starts to build a crust of
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gel-like consistency, the crust is still extensible and can be stretched.
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\begin{table}[htp!]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{tables/table-baking-process-stages.tex}
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\caption[Stages of dough during baking]{The different stages that
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your dough undergoes during the baking process.}%
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\label{tab:baking-stages}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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At around \qty{60}{\degreeCelsius} (\qty{140}{\degF}) the microbes in your dough start to die.
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@@ -171,12 +170,11 @@ way.
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\section{Building up steam}
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-baking-process.tex}
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\caption[Different steaming methods]{A schematic visualization of the baking
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process using different sources of steam in a home oven.}%
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\label{fig:baking-process}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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@@ -206,7 +204,7 @@ way.
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\end{figure}
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-dutch-oven-process.tex}
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\caption[Baking process with a dutch oven]{A visualization of the baking
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process using a dutch oven (DO). The dough is steamed for the first half
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@@ -215,7 +213,6 @@ way.
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personal preference. Some bakers prefer a lighter crust and others a
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darker.}%
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\label{fig:dutch-oven-process}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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Dutch ovens are an ideal way to bake with a lot of
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@@ -277,12 +274,11 @@ created from the dough and water source stays
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around your dough.
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-inverted-tray-method.tex}
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\caption[Inverted tray baking process]{A schematic visualization the
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inverted tray baking method that works great for home ovens.}%
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\label{fig:inverted-tray-process}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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@@ -335,11 +331,10 @@ crust color. In my case this is another 15--25~minutes typically.
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\section{Conclusions}
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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{tables/table-oven-baking-overview.tex}
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\caption[Different oven types]{An overview of different oven types and their
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different baking methods.}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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Depending on your home oven, a different method
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@@ -223,12 +223,11 @@ exception, skip ahead to the end of this section on
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page~\pageref{aggressive-yeast}.}
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\includegraphics[width=0.8\textwidth]{saccharomyces-cerevisiae-microscope}
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\caption[Brewer's yeast]{Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Brewer's yeast under the
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microscope.}%
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\label{saccharomyces-cerevisiae-microscope}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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Yeasts are saprotrophic fungi. This means that they do not produce their own
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@@ -19,12 +19,11 @@ 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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\centering
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\input{tables/table-overview-bread-types.tex}
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\caption[Different bread types]{An overview of different bread types
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and their respective complexity.}%
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\label{tab:bread-types-comparison}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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\section{Flatbread}%
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@@ -57,7 +56,7 @@ pancake-like consistency, as you can see in
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Table~\ref{tab:flat-bread-ingredients}
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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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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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@@ -65,7 +64,6 @@ Table~\ref{tab:flat-bread-ingredients}
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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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@@ -80,13 +78,12 @@ 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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\centering
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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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@@ -106,13 +103,12 @@ 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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\centering
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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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@@ -135,12 +131,11 @@ 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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\centering
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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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@@ -170,12 +165,11 @@ 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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\centering
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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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@@ -208,13 +202,12 @@ 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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\centering
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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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@@ -377,12 +370,11 @@ baking vessels in your oven. To make a freestanding loaf more steps
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and tools are required.
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\includegraphics[width=1.0\textwidth]{free-standing-loaf.jpg}
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\caption[Freestanding sourdough bread]{A freestanding sourdough bread. Note
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the incision known as an \emph{ear} and the oven spring clearly
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distinguish this type of bread from flatbread and loaf pan bread.}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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When using wheat, make sure to mix your dough enough to develop a gluten network.
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@@ -17,12 +17,11 @@ Depending on which layers are still present, different names are used to describ
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type of flour.
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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{tables/table-flour-types.tex}
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\caption[Labelling of wheat flour]{A comparison of how different types
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of wheat flour are labelled in different countries.}%
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\label{tab:flour-types-comparison}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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In Germany, the ash content is used to describe the flours. The lab will burn
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@@ -60,11 +59,10 @@ want the final bread to be too sour. Conversely you do not have to worry about
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the gluten degradation, removing a huge headache from the equation.
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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{tables/table-grains-bread-making-process.tex}
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\caption[Different types of grain]{An overview of different grain
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types and the steps involved in the respective bread making process.}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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Because gluten has a special role, the rest of this chapter is dedicated to having a
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@@ -115,13 +113,12 @@ The long fermentation period also means that your microbes will enrich
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your dough with more flavor.
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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{tables/table-overview-w-values.tex}
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\caption[Fermentation time versus W-value]{An overview of different
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levels of W-values and the respective hydrations and fermentation
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times.}%
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\label{tab:w-value}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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Generally, when aiming to
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@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ waters, another single-celled life form, \emph{archaea}, also thrived. These
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organisms inhabit extreme environments, from boiling vents to icy waters.
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-life-planet-sourdough-timeline.tex}
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\caption[Sourdough microbiology timeline]{Timeline of significant events
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starting from the first day of Earth's existence,
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@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ organisms inhabit extreme environments, from boiling vents to icy waters.
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marked at midnight. This visualization shows the pivotal steps
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of life and sourdough on earth.}%
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\label{fig:planet-timeline}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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Whoever comes first, bacteria or archaea, remains debated. For three
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@@ -70,12 +69,11 @@ Ancient Jordan~\cite{jordan+bread}. Looking at the earth's timeline sourdough
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bread can be considered a very recent invention.
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-sourdough-history-timeline.tex}
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\caption[Sourdough history timeline]{Timeline of significant discoveries and
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events leading to modern sourdough bread.}%
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\label{fig:sourdough-timeline}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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The exact origins of fermented
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@@ -17,14 +17,13 @@ a denser crumb compared to wheat, as you can see in
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Picture~\ref{fig:rye-crumb}.
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-non-wheat-process.tex}
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\caption[Process for non-wheat sourdough bread]{A visualization of the
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process to make non-wheat sourdough bread. The process is much simpler
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than making wheat sourdough bread. There is no gluten development. The
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ingredients are simply mixed together.}%
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\label{flc:non-wheat-sourdough}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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For non-wheat flours---including rye, emmer, and einkorn---no gluten
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@@ -27,14 +27,13 @@ starter has half as much water as flour, as summarized in
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Table~\ref{tab:starter-types-comparison}.
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\begin{table}[htp!]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{tables/table-starter-types.tex}
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\caption[Different types of sourdough]{A comparison of different
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sourdough starter types and their respective properties. The only
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difference is the amount of water (hydration) that is used when
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feeding the starter.}%
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\label{tab:starter-types-comparison}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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You can change your starter type by just adjusting the feeding ratio of how
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@@ -123,19 +122,18 @@ starter's flavor by changing the type to a liquid starter.
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\label{section:liquid-starter}
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\includegraphics[width=0.5\textwidth]{sourdough-starter-liquid.jpg}
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\caption[Liquid starter]{A liquid sourdough starter features a high level of
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water. The high water amount boosts lactic acid producing bacteria.
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After a while the liquid and flour start to separate. Bubbles on the
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side of the flour indicate that the starter is ready to be used.}%
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\label{fig:liquid-sourdough-starter}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-liquid-starter-conversion.tex}
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\caption[Converting to a liquid starter]{The process to convert your regular
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or stiff starter into a liquid starter. The whole process takes around
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@@ -149,7 +147,6 @@ starter's flavor by changing the type to a liquid starter.
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starter your created stiff starter will feature both dairy
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and vinegary notes.}%
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\label{flc:liquid-starter-conversion}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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The liquid starter is made at a hydration of around \qty{500}{\percent}. This means
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@@ -242,7 +239,7 @@ for a visual example of the starter's required hydration level.
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\end{figure}
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-stiff-starter-conversion.tex}
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\caption[Converting to a stiff starter]{The process to convert your regular
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starter into a stiff starter. The whole process takes around 3 days. The
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@@ -252,7 +249,6 @@ for a visual example of the starter's required hydration level.
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\qty{50}{\percent} hydration level for the starter. If the dough is too
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stiff consider increasing this to \qty{60}{\percent}.}%
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\label{fig:stiff-starter-conversion}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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In the stiffer environment the yeast thrives more. This means you will have
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@@ -38,11 +38,10 @@ 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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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{tables/table-bakers-math-example.tex}
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\caption[Baker's math example]{An example table demonstrating how to
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properly calculate using baker's math}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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Note how each of the ingredients is calculated as a percentage
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we have \qty{1.4}{\kg} at hand (\qty{1400}{\gram}).
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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{tables/table-recipe-bakers-math.tex}
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\caption[Another baker's math example]{An example recipe that uses
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\qty{1400}{\gram} as its baseline and is then calculated using
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baker's math.}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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For each ingredient we calculate the percentage
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inverted one on top.
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-starter-process.tex}
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\caption[The full sourdough starter process]{The process of making a sourdough
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starter from scratch.}%
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\label{fig:sourdough-starter-process}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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Now an epic battle begins. In one study~\cite{yeasts+biocontrol+agent}
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starters.
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-starter-readiness.tex}
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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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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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\label{fig:sourdough-starter-readiness}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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The key sign to look at is bubbles that you see in your starter
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\section{Maintenance}
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-starter-maintenance.tex}
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\caption[Sourdough starter maintenance flowchart]{A full flowchart showing
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you how to conduct proper sourdough starter maintenance. You can use a
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\qty{100}{\percent} hydration level. Adjust the water content
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accordingly when you use a stiff starter.}%
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\label{fig:sourdough-maintenance-process}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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You have made your sourdough starter and your first bread. How do you perform
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@@ -9,12 +9,11 @@ later time.
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A summary can be found in Table~\ref{table:bread-storage}, with details and
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explanation in th rest of this chapter.
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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{tables/table-storing-bread-overview.tex}
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\caption[Options to store bread]{A table visualizing the advantages
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and disadvantages of different bread storing options.}%
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\label{table:bread-storage}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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\section{Room temperature}
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@@ -188,12 +188,11 @@ protecting your sourdough starter from aerobic mold entering through
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the top.
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\includegraphics[width=0.5\textwidth]{sourdough-starter-hooch}
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\caption[Hooch] {Hooch building on top of a sourdough
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starter~\cite{liquid+on+starter}.}%
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\label{fig:hooch}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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Simply stir your sourdough starter to homogenize the hooch back
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@@ -321,12 +320,11 @@ When tasting acetic acid, the flavor of your bread is often perceived
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as quite strong.
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-ethanol-oxidation.tex}
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\caption[Acetic acid creation]{Oxygen is required to create acetic
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acid~\cite{acetic+acid+production}.}%
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\label{fig:ethanol-oxidation}
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\end{center}
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\end{figure}
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This is nothing bad. But if you would like to change
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@@ -45,11 +45,10 @@ that tastes much better than any store-bought bread.
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\section{The process}
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-wheat-sourdough-process.tex}
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\caption{The typical process of making a wheat-based sourdough bread.}%
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\label{fig:wheat-sourdough-process}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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The whole process of making great sourdough bread starts with
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@@ -99,7 +98,7 @@ doesn't have a good balance of yeast to bacteria, so will your
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main dough.
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-starter-readiness.tex}
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\caption[Process to prepare your starter before baking]{The process to check
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your sourdough starter when making wheat-based doughs. In practice
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@@ -110,7 +109,6 @@ main dough.
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shown water quantities, i.e., if the chart shows \qty{100}{\gram} of
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water, use \qtyrange{50}{60}{\gram} of water for your stiff starter.}%
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\label{fig:process-starter-wheat-sourdough}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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Generally, think of the dough you are mixing as a big starter with salt.
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@@ -520,12 +518,11 @@ value to \qtyrange{5}{10}{\percent}. The other option could be to place the doug
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environment and thus reduce the speed at which your microorganisms replicate.
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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{tables/table-starter-usage-activity.tex}
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\caption[Quantity of sourdough]{A table visualizing how much sourdough
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starter to use depending on temperature and the starter's activity
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level.}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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Based on my experience and my sourdough, my ideal bread always takes around 8
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@@ -561,11 +558,10 @@ all the gases during the fermentation process. Without the gluten network,
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the gases would just diffuse out of your dough.
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{figures/fig-kneading-process.tex}
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\caption{The gluten development process for a wheat-based dough.}%
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\label{fig:wheat-sourdough-kneading-process}
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\end{center}
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\end{flowchart}
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It might sound odd, but the most important part of kneading is waiting. By
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@@ -751,12 +747,11 @@ flavor of the resulting bread is better compared to a pale
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underfermented dough.
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\begin{table}[!htb]
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\begin{center}
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\centering
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\input{tables/table-fermentation-effects.tex}
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\caption[Stages of sourdough fermentation]{The different stages of
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sourdough fermentation and the effects on crumb, alveoli, texture,
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and overall taste.}
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\end{center}
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\end{table}
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The worst thing you can do when fermenting sourdough
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@@ -777,7 +772,7 @@ is much larger. The doughs are perfect to be made in a
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machine.
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|
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\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
|
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\begin{center}
|
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\centering
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||||
\input{figures/fig-bulk-fermentation.tex}
|
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\caption[Process to check the bulk fermentation]{During the bulk
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fermentation, multiple doughs are fermented together in bulk. A
|
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@@ -785,7 +780,6 @@ machine.
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||||
stage of fermentation is completed. This chart shows multiple available
|
||||
options to check on the bulk fermentation progress.}%
|
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\label{fig:bulk-fermentation}
|
||||
\end{center}
|
||||
\end{flowchart}
|
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|
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Experienced bakers will tell you to go by the look and feel of
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||||
@@ -814,12 +808,11 @@ up to \qty{100}{\percent} with subsequent bakes. Then identify a value
|
||||
that you are happy with.
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|
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\begin{table}[!htb]
|
||||
\begin{center}
|
||||
\centering
|
||||
\input{tables/table-dough-size-increase.tex}
|
||||
\caption[Increase of size versus protein content]{Reference values for
|
||||
how much size increase to aim for with an aliquot jar depending on
|
||||
the dough's protein content.}
|
||||
\end{center}
|
||||
\end{table}
|
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|
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The beauty of the aliquot is that no matter the surrounding
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||||
@@ -896,12 +889,11 @@ bread didn't turn out the way you like, either shorten
|
||||
the fermentation or extend it a little bit.
|
||||
|
||||
\begin{table}[!htb]
|
||||
\begin{center}
|
||||
\centering
|
||||
\input{tables/table-ph-values-dough.tex}%
|
||||
\caption[Dough's pH during bread preparation]{Example pH values for
|
||||
the different breakpoints of my own sourdough process.}%
|
||||
\label{table:sample-ph-values}
|
||||
\end{center}
|
||||
\end{table}
|
||||
|
||||
The beauty of this method is its reliability. Once you have found
|
||||
@@ -1120,12 +1112,11 @@ The step is required if you are making multiple loaves in one
|
||||
batch. It is optional if you are making a single loaf.
|
||||
|
||||
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
|
||||
\begin{center}
|
||||
\centering
|
||||
\input{figures/fig-dividing-preshaping.tex}
|
||||
\caption[Is dividing your dough required check]{Dividing is only required when you are
|
||||
making multiple loaves in a single dough batch.}%
|
||||
\label{fig:dividing-decision-tree}
|
||||
\end{center}
|
||||
\end{flowchart}
|
||||
|
||||
The goal of dividing your dough into smaller pieces is to portion
|
||||
@@ -1235,12 +1226,11 @@ your environment.
|
||||
\section{Shaping}
|
||||
|
||||
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
|
||||
\begin{center}
|
||||
\centering
|
||||
\input{figures/fig-shaping-process.tex}
|
||||
\caption[Sourdough shaping process]{A schematic visualization of the shaping process
|
||||
including checks for an overfermented dough.}%
|
||||
\label{fig:shaping-decision-tree}
|
||||
\end{center}
|
||||
\end{flowchart}
|
||||
|
||||
Shaping will give your dough the final shape before baking. After
|
||||
@@ -1460,13 +1450,12 @@ their biochemical processes. More research is needed on the topic
|
||||
of retarding and flavor development.
|
||||
|
||||
\begin{flowchart}[!htb]
|
||||
\begin{center}
|
||||
\centering
|
||||
\input{figures/fig-proofing-process.tex}
|
||||
\caption[Sourdough proofing process]{A schematic overview of the different steps of
|
||||
the sourdough proofing process. The proofing technique to choose depends
|
||||
on your availability and schedule.}%
|
||||
\label{fig:proofing-process}
|
||||
\end{center}
|
||||
\end{flowchart}
|
||||
|
||||
To me, the sole purpose of cold-proofing is its ability to allow you
|
||||
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user