The baking thread.~ Bread, pies, cookies , cake and more

[Lady Jane]

Baguette dough for bread and pizza.

[chassis]

Originally Posted by antgenn

Can you please post the recipe or link?

600g unbleached white all purpose flour (I use King Arthur in the red bag)
300g whole rye flour (I use Breadtopia, order online)
1 envelope yeast (I use Fleischmann in the red envelope)
18g salt
600g water
Optional: 20g German bread spices: equal parts by weight ground coriander, fennel, anise and caraway seeds.

Weigh and mix dry ingredients with a whisk in a bowl. Add water. Mix with wooden spoon or by hand, then transfer to work surface (counter top).

Knead dough for ~10-15 minutes. I use 50-75 French folds, also known as slap-folds. DO NOT ADD FLOUR WHILE WORKING THE DOUGH. The dough will be sticky in the beginning, use a scraper to keep your hands somewhat clean. Watch videos on YouTube to learn kneading technique.

Form dough into a ball, place in bowl, cover with plastic and transfer to fridge.

Next morning or next evening, de-gas (flatten) dough and shape into a boule (ball). I form the dough into a football-shape, which is simply an elongated boule. Light bench flour is allowed in this step. Pre-heat oven to 475F.

Place on a perforated silicone mat on a baking sheet and transfer to a warm moist location. I use the microwave with a cup of very hot water. Let proof for 30-60 minutes.

Remove from microwave, score and place in preheated oven. Lower temperature to 430F. Bake for approximately 40 minutes. I prefer a darker color, so baking time could be 45-50 minutes depending on your oven.

Remove after baking and set on a rack to cool a minimum of 4 hours. Cooling is important because bread from the oven has considerable residual moisture, and the center crumb will be gummy, immediately after baking. Cooling and resting time allows water to be driven off and to redistribute through the loaf.

This bread has been described as "the best bread I have ever had" by more than one person.

[Lady Jane]

Lemon meringue pie. Not as sweet as the last one.

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=45

[chassis]

Looks good! All from scratch?

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by chassis

Looks good! All from scratch?

Except the crust. I buy the Tendeflakes one.

[chassis]

Given the amount of baking you do, a shortcrust pie crust should be a breeze! The dough can be made ahead of time and kept in the freezer until needed.

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by chassis

Given the amount of baking you do, a shortcrust pie crust should be a breeze! The dough can be made ahead of time and kept in the freezer until needed.

During the Holiday Season when I bake several different pies, I make my own but for one pie, I don't mind cheating.

[tcphoto]

A berry crumble, perhaps the easiest dessert recipe.

[Lady Jane]

Made a French baguette and extra dough for Friday pizza tomorrow.

[Lady Jane]

I was making pizza dough and had enough left over for two small baguettes. Perfect for Subs.

[chassis]

Today’s bake

1/2 whole rye
1/2 unbleached white all purpose
salt
yeast
water

This is my daily breakfast (toast) bread. German Brotkultur-inspired.

[Lady Jane]

Lil' Susy Homemaker mode.

[JJ 911SC]

Monsieur Hibou...

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Monsieur Hibou...

You would do well on the Rorschach test.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

You would do well on the Rorschach test.

Je suis 135 dans un autre test...

[Lady Jane]

Bake beans ready for the oven for seven hours.




Much better than the can stuff JJ.

[Lady Jane]

Done! Enough for four tubs. I'll take two at work tomorrow for the girls.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

... Much better than the can stuff JJ.[/SIZE][/B]

Laisse moi y penser...

Désolée, pas vraiment

P.S.: I never like my mom one's or any of the 100's of pot luck versions I've tried but I'm willing to try yours

[chassis]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Done! Enough for four tubs. I'll take two at work tomorrow for the girls.


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Looks good. Nothing like beans, the musical fruit!

[Lady Jane]

Miche de blé entier avec flocons d'avoine.

1... Deuxième levée.
2... After 40 minutes @ 375°.
3... Et voilà.

[chassis]

Nice bake! What does the crumb look like?

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by chassis

Nice bake! What does the crumb look like?

I use the water dish method for a nice rise and crispy crust.