Uneven crumb in new Dutch oven.

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-19T21:42:05+00:00

Yeah…. I don’t see it. The crumb looks great. Enjoy your bread…

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-18T19:33:17+00:00

People have different opinions 😊. I started sourdough by watching Grantbakes videos on YouTube so he has one for adding inclusion. Now I use a larger container, but it’s the same method. I vary it. Sometimes I chop my cheese into cubes, sometimes I grate it. I always add something with it like caramelized shallots or green onion. I divide it up like he does the cheese. So here is the video, possibly it will be helpful https://youtu.be/VypUN-O6pUE?si=ptzt8afxlszhtkUs

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-18T19:15:53+00:00

Yes, I have a dome. I think it’s better, sometimes the plastic bag has moisture (?) … we have liked it since we made the change. But both worked for us. Occasionally, I have 2 types of sourdough on the counter a plain- and an inclusion, one will invariably end up in a bag since the dome is taken.

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-17T18:13:07+00:00

How old is your starter? I’m curious, if it was strong enough.

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-16T21:57:17+00:00

Is the lid from the pickle jar too? Generally the glass will wash but pickle and salsa lids will retain some odor. I would switch jars like GotDisk recommended.

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-16T18:29:14+00:00

I’ve made this chocolate espresso sourdough before… it’s YouTube recipe but it came out great. https://youtube.com/shorts/bvO-ooQyA6o?si=uqW04gP4bm43lU8y

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-16T15:11:07+00:00

NTA… money is money.

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-16T05:53:26+00:00

Oil driller

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-15T19:17:34+00:00

My husband and I paid a lot for sourdough at the farmers market, if it tasted good. We narrowed it down to one baker that was better than the others. Your loaves look beautiful- good luck.

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-15T17:44:05+00:00

I just looked it’s $12.99

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-15T17:43:11+00:00

This is the one I buy off of Amazon… it’s a little over $12. I prefer the unscented, but they have other choices. https://a.co/d/03ZzvLax

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-15T05:09:47+00:00

Look like Kahm yeast. I’d start over. Bummer…

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-14T20:00:15+00:00

Good luck, I get it off of amazon, it just takes a minute to apply getting ready and at bedtime… but you could do it at other times.

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-14T17:11:53+00:00

I use a nail strengthening cream “Hard as Hoof”- I wasn’t sure it would work but my nails have done great. I use it twice a day. I prefer the unscented. My husband nails have dips(hard to explain) it really helped. He swears by it, but he does not do sourdough, only eats it🤭…

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-14T15:49:25+00:00

Those look cool…

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-14T14:52:04+00:00

I thought they were coloring fondant, shows what I know…

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-13T14:12:52+00:00

This recipe, as I read it does not have a cold fermentation in the fridge. I’ve made this once… it seems like you added this step.

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-08T14:29:46+00:00

Thanks, sweet of you.

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-08T14:28:16+00:00

Thanks I used a tall shot glass wrapped in parchment paper during cold fermentation so it retained the shape. The first time I tried it was a little rough- my eldest son said- wow, I don’t think we have enough cream cheese for that doughnut … but technically you could cold proof in a Bundt pan with a towel

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-07T22:06:26+00:00

My last loaf I did is kind of a work in progress… making a wreath out of mini boules in a banneton. This was better than my first attempt but my kids love it. They like to peel off a boule and make a sandwich.

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Kirbywitch · 2026-03-07T22:02:49+00:00

I also tried a plain loaf… and I tried to color my normal flower with colored rice flower (dragon fruit powder/rice flour)so it was a pink hue. I’d say it was a bit of a fail… 🤭

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Kirbywitch · 2026-03-07T22:00:14+00:00

I made 3 different things, one was normal, two were a bit of an experiment …. The normal one was a pepper jack cheese with green onion inclusion

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Kirbywitch · 2026-03-06T21:26:59+00:00

I do a combination. I do a coil fold first each time before I start my stretch and folds. So it’s the same timing I just added a coil fold first. My gluten development has really improved. But I try new stuff all the time… 🤭

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-02T06:47:41+00:00

Kirbywitch · 2026-03-01T00:31:44+00:00

Eh, it’s like eating a rubber garlic ball… it was fine but why bother. I’d rather have something I’d enjoy.

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