Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Sourdough, Shu's method

 I do two loaves by 1000g flour (70% strong white bread, 30%wheat) and 70% water (i.e 700g)

[variation: 60% white, 10% wheat, 30% malt]


Mix and leave for 1 hour in not too hot room. Then add 200g levain (starter plus 50/50 white/wheat at 100% hydration). Mix and leave for 40mins

[variation: add 150-200g sesame seeds] 


Then add 20g salt and 20g water. Mix. And leave for 40


Then do your stretch and folds every 30-40. [total of 6 times]


For about 3ish hours although just give it a shake if it looks poofy that’s good.


Sometimes I forget and do 4 hours.


Then floured surface (I use rice flour) - dump dough on surface. Cut in half and shape each. Let bench rest for 30mins.


Then shape and put in banneton or well floured bowl w towel.


Leave out for 1 hour or so and then in fridge overnight.


Next day bake at 220 with lid on cast iron Dutch oven. I usually do 50 and then lid off for 15.

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