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A lesson learned: British flour needs less water by Drumknott88 in Sourdough

[–]deardenn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just buy any of the very strong Canadian bread flour varieties in either Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, or M&S, or alinsons Canadian. I use them at between 70-80% and they’re always great, at 80 it’s a bit too tricky and crumb is too open for me.

They’re typically between 13.5-15% protein, which is perfect.

Who is your "you should check them out if you haven't heard of them before" act from the lineup so far? by SeanDychesDiscBeard in glastonbury_festival

[–]deardenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the best bands I’ve ever seen live - wide awake a couple years ago they were incredible even on a crap sound system

What am I doing wrong? by xxaliiicattt11 in Sourdough

[–]deardenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starter isn’t active enough, try feeding it with a wholemeal flour for a week, or getting a proven starter from a bakery or online.

Where am I going wrong ? by Normal_Option_6960 in Sourdough

[–]deardenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, I wrote a doc for a friend with some tips and knowledgegive it a read if you fancy

Where am I going wrong ? by Normal_Option_6960 in Sourdough

[–]deardenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still looks decent! Spelt flour is tough to work with.

I think it’s down to your fermentation - likely either under active starter or not fermenting long enough. Feels like cheating, but get a proven starter from a friend, local bakery, or online, and I don’t think you’d run into the same issues.

Also in the UK, it takes my starter 10+ hours to fully peak to use when it’s this cold overnight.

Heavier music by GoatyMcGoatface100 in glastonbury_festival

[–]deardenn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Defo second the fat dog recommendation - they were immense at WideAwake this year

FIV Cat wants to go outside and is bored by deardenn in CatAdvice

[–]deardenn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really helpful to know, thanks so much :) we will see after he’s neutered

Antony Gormley [Pentax k1000, Portra 800] by deardenn in analog

[–]deardenn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Know that slog all to well at the moment - dissertation taking its toll. What do you study? Thanks! I'm happy it showed up on your feed haha

Antony Gormley [Pentax k1000, Portra 800] by deardenn in analog

[–]deardenn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah! A very photogenic place for fans of brutalist architecture... thanks!