Monday, January 9, 2006 - Sourdough Update #6469 (Seems That Way, Anyway) |
I made the sourdough pancakes again this morning, using only 1/2 tsp.
baking soda. Everything else was pretty much the same. They didn't have
any baking soda taste to them, but they somehow seemed a little
rubbery. Maybe it's just because mine weren't fresh when I ate them. Or
maybe I didn't use enough baking soda this time. Maybe I'll try 3/4 tsp. baking soda next time. Any advice from anyone?
I also tried sourdough bread for the first time over the weekend, and
it did rise without yeast, but I let it sit for too long, and the
flavor was so strong it burned the roof of my mouth! I like the
sourdough taste, so the taste wasn't a problem for me (I liked it!),
but my husband didn't like it. Here's the recipe I used (obtained from
the same person I got the starter from):
3/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. potato water (the water left over after you boil potatoes)
1 Tbsp. butter (melted)
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. honey
Mix these ingredients together with 1-1/2 c. starter. Then mix in 3 c.
whole grain flour until all is incorporated. Knead not more than 25
times. Set in an oiled bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 24-48 hours.
Set out dough and let it come to room temperature, and punch down.
Shape into loaves, buns, or pizza dough and place in desired cooking
pans. Allow to rise to desired height. Bake bread at 375 for 40-60
minutes; buns at 375 for about 25 minutes; and pizza dough with
toppings at 400 for about 15-20 minutes.
What I didn't realize about this recipe was that it will take a l-o-n-g
time for the dough to rise once you bring it out of the fridge. I let
it sit in the fridge for about 36 hours, then let it rise for about 12
hours, then it rose again in the bread pan for about 8 hours. I think
that's why it was so strong. I'm trying it again today, and will only
let it sit in the fridge 24 hours at the most. We'll see how that turns
out. I'll let you know!
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Monday, January 9, 2006 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by HillmanAcres |
I have enjoyed reading Sourdough: The Saga in your blog LOL I am like that, too, can't stop until I get it right :) Good luck on your journey. I'm sure with that kind of determination you will conquor sourdough!!
Leah |
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Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - Wow! |
| Posted by rosehillranch |
| You have been one busy lady since the last time I hopped over here! Wish I could visit more often!! Good job getting busy with your projects. I've never done anything with sourdough..not even sure I know what it is!! Can you email me? |
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