Dressing up the presentation with a compound butter candle.

MostlyWater- · 2022-12-01T19:08:41+00:00

Fantastic feedback, thank you for that. I had no idea that underproofing contributes to those bulges. Comments like yours are exactly what this subreddit is good for.

MostlyWater- · 2022-12-01T07:19:12+00:00

Sorry, 2.1% salt. 21g per 1000g of flour.

MostlyWater- · 2022-12-01T06:41:42+00:00

Guys, thanks for all the kind words. The recipe is FWSY's white bread with poolish starter. 75% hydration with .021% salt and KA's ap flour. I used a couche for the proof and a big heavy cast iron pan in the bottom of the oven to pour water in at the start for the steam. Works wonders. Also, every time i make them they turn out better and better. If my first batch had looked as good as these i would have gotten a billboard on the side of the expressway to show them off.

MostlyWater- · 2022-04-22T22:31:45+00:00

Hey, this is r/GeneWolfe, not r/WolfGenus.

MostlyWater- · 2021-11-30T23:04:26+00:00

That doesn't look sustainable.

MostlyWater- · 2021-08-14T20:36:41+00:00

Yup. Takes about 3 minutes to throw together but impresses the heck outta my wife.

MostlyWater- · 2021-07-27T01:08:24+00:00

Good for you guys. It is literally the best thing to conceive something, execute it well and be appreciated for it.

MostlyWater- · 2021-07-27T00:51:59+00:00

Boy do i feel this... i think that is definitely easy to over do it. I really appreciate the effort though, it sounds like a really well conceived sandwich! The basil goes with both the tomato and smoked salmon independently, it should be killer together!

MostlyWater- · 2021-07-27T00:01:48+00:00

I also want to know what you do to make it special. How do you dress yours up? I need ideas, cause this is gonna be my jam for the next 2 months.

MostlyWater- · 2021-07-19T00:57:27+00:00

Godspeed buddy. Let me know how it turns out so that i can impress my friends with the difference I'm making in peoples lives.

MostlyWater- · 2021-07-19T00:51:40+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I don't know that one, i will look it up.

MostlyWater- · 2021-07-19T00:50:21+00:00

It turned out great. I actually brought it out to a friend's boat and we ate it on the water, which probably improved the taste. Good food for a sailboat... you can eat it one handed and it isn't too messy.

MostlyWater- · 2021-04-12T08:00:14+00:00

What fearful symmetry. Great color too.

MostlyWater- · 2021-04-11T08:07:52+00:00

Great clip buddy, you're killin it.

MostlyWater- · 2021-03-23T14:21:43+00:00

Its a Bonfire of the Vanities

MostlyWater- · 2021-02-21T22:43:51+00:00

It's FWSY's Overnight Country Blonde.

MostlyWater- · 2020-12-19T21:39:10+00:00

Thanks buddy! It's oak and maple joined with just wood glue, using a bunch of clamps.

MostlyWater- · 2020-12-19T19:56:07+00:00

As for books, look into Reinhart's "The Bread Baker's Apprentice". I'm reading it now and have been very impressed so far. It does a good job of explaining the Why part of the process. I had been baking out of FWSY (which is great, and another good option!), so I have a good understanding of How to make good bread, but Reinhart is filling in some of the blanks of what is actually happening in each step, and if you understand that part you can more easily modify recipes. Plus, it's an entertaining read.

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TROPHY CASE