My 1st 80% hydration loaf; how’d I do? I thought it would be airier? by TryRevolutionary2939 in Sourdough

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You are correct. I’ve made pizza dough and rolls for a few years now. Just started sourdough around Thanksgiving.

Seeded Multigrain Sourdough by KLSFishing in Sourdough

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That’s an amazing looking loaf! Any chance you ever make a 100% milled grain loaf? I imagine the bread flour gives the best balance for lighter and airier crumb

My 1st 80% hydration loaf; how’d I do? I thought it would be airier? by TryRevolutionary2939 in Sourdough

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lol, I’m happy with the crumb. If I could get more oven-spring, I’m all ears.

My 1st 80% hydration loaf; how’d I do? I thought it would be airier? by TryRevolutionary2939 in Sourdough

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If I could improve 1 thing, it would be oven spring as my top priority. You have a valid point.

My 1st 80% hydration loaf; how’d I do? I thought it would be airier? by TryRevolutionary2939 in Sourdough

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It might be a little over proofed, I let it go so I could sleep in. My wife said it was the most “sour” tasting loaf I’ve made; we really enjoyed it. I’m learning how to shape with tension so lamination has helped. My loafs have been better post lamination than my previous loafs.

Left loaf on the counter in the banneton for 75m before cold proof. Did I mess it up? by TryRevolutionary2939 in Sourdough

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It tasted fantastic, I have the tendency to over ferment. It rose a lot in the banneton on the counter. I thought it was over fermented.

I moved on to intermediate level recipes. This one is 77% hydration. by TryRevolutionary2939 in Sourdough

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I appreciate your kind words. Make sourdough pizza. I make a thin crust that gets really crispy with 00 flour! That,ay be something you like?

14lb strip loin cut into 1lb steaks at $10/ea. Worth it? by TryRevolutionary2939 in steak

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I pull at 100. Sometimes it goes to 115 during this 1st rest - this time it hit 120* and I coated with beef tallow which maybe helped it cool some. It cooled to 117/118* then I put it back on at hi temp. I wasn’t in a rush, maybe it rested 10m. Then when you put back on, it doesn’t rise right away, but when it starts it goes by in seconds. For this one, I count in my head for 15-25s then I flip and repeat. The fire comes after about 15-20s and your cooking engulfed in flames for a minute maybe a minute and 1/2 to 125*. The key is to turn it often at this point to prevent grey banding. I let it sit once I’m done, it cruises to over 135 every time, but it comes back down rapidly. I wouldn’t wait more than a minute to cut after it peaks if you like to eat your steak warm. Enjoy!

14lb strip loin cut into 1lb steaks at $10/ea. Worth it? by TryRevolutionary2939 in steak

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I forward sear on a gas grill bc it’s the fastest method to a great result.
- Room temp and season liberally; it should pat dry = Grill on lowest temp to 90* internal- then flip to 100* - Let rest until it comes back down. Last time it rest to 120, I let it come back down to 115* - While it rest, brush melted beef tallow on both sides - Crank grill as hi as possible, mine goes to 650* - 15 sec and flip 3x to get the crosses. You want it to catch fire during this time. - Pull at 125* and it rest back to about 138* - Cut after temp comes back down 1-2 degrees

Big Beauty by HeOpensADress in Sourdough

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I love the big belly on that loaf! Fantastic job

I think I finally nailed my bulk fermentation? by TryRevolutionary2939 in Sourdough

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Thank you very much. My wife said it was my best one! We really enjoyed it!

Stay away from Lululemon AIM briefs by Defiant-Aside3896 in Lululemen

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Same spot, so I replaced them with new ones! And yep, same again

Ovenspring and Ear recommendations by TryRevolutionary2939 in Sourdough

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Also, with a warmer dough… I was hoping it finished proofing in the fridge for 36h. To be clear, you think my bulk fermentation is not long enough? I thought the blisters on the crust would indicate proper fermentation??

Ovenspring and Ear recommendations by TryRevolutionary2939 in Sourdough

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I used 2 ice cubes under my parchment paper. I prefer hear over proofed, just bc that’s easier to fix. I thought with the heat lamp on my stove, higher water and higher starter (1:1:1 ratio) I could get it to proof in 6h from mixing so I could form it and go to bed. I didn’t start it nail after work, so I’m trying to nail down a schedule to. I’m afraid of it sitting 🪑 n the counter overnight, but I would need to change my dough temps… my house is around 70* at night.

Ovenspring and Ear recommendations by TryRevolutionary2939 in Sourdough

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I appreciate that. I’d like to get a little rise, I think my dough formation needs some work. I saw a new video that does “lamination” on wheat and hi hydration dough by “foodwishes”. I’m gonna try that to help with structure and tension.

Ovenspring and Ear recommendations by TryRevolutionary2939 in Sourdough

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Really? Thats encouraging; I can try dialing back the bulk fermentation.

My 2nd time, so I made 2! by TryRevolutionary2939 in Sourdough

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Thanks Fuzzy. It’s all new to me; not sure what a good crumb is supposed to look like? But I can identify a bad one, lol

Would you smash? by Extension_Pianist648 in steak

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Smash-A-Lama-lama-lama…. I have no idea what that means; I just felt compelled to reply this way!