Looks great. My first came out 10 minutes ago. It doesn't quite look like that but I'm sure it will taste OK. Refrigerated for 24 hours for 1st and 2nd lot. My 2nd batch should go in the oven in about an hour. Fingers crossed!
SPONGE 80g fresh starter at 100% hydration 100g pure water 60g spelt flour 40g whole wheat flour
(sponge rising: 5h at room temperature)
DOUGH 280g sponge from previous step 240g pure water 60g whole wheat flour 350g organic white flour (high protein) 10g salt
I used a short rising time (antolyse+3h30) and an 8h slow fermentation in the fridge.
I’ve made this recipe 5 or 6 times, with variations; it’s a safe and easy one. The texture is very soft with a crunchy crust. Spelt really softens the dough, which would be much more elastic otherwise due to the white flour. Whole wheat is heavy but adds some richness. This loaf is very balanced and everyone love its open crust, stunning "exploded" look, nice texture and subtle taste.
1) Do you know if whole wheat flour is the same as wholemeal flour ? I am in the UK and I have a feeling that our equivalent is "Wholemeal Flour". This may have been covered in previous forum entries ??
2) When you say Organic White Flour (High Protein) is this strong bread flour ?? Sorry if the questions seem a bit daft but I have yet to learn some of the subtle differences in flour. Thanks Chris
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Looks great! Congratulations!
That is a nice looking loaf!!!
Royster
Looks great. My first came out 10 minutes ago. It doesn't quite look like that but I'm sure it will taste OK. Refrigerated for 24 hours for 1st and 2nd lot. My 2nd batch should go in the oven in about an hour. Fingers crossed!
SPONGE
80g fresh starter at 100% hydration
100g pure water
60g spelt flour
40g whole wheat flour
(sponge rising: 5h at room temperature)
DOUGH
280g sponge from previous step
240g pure water
60g whole wheat flour
350g organic white flour (high protein)
10g salt
I used a short rising time (antolyse+3h30) and an 8h slow fermentation in the fridge.
I’ve made this recipe 5 or 6 times, with variations; it’s a safe and easy one. The texture is very soft with a crunchy crust. Spelt really softens the dough, which would be much more elastic otherwise due to the white flour. Whole wheat is heavy but adds some richness. This loaf is very balanced and everyone love its open crust, stunning "exploded" look, nice texture and subtle taste.
Hi Hugo,
Great looking loaf. Two questions :-
1) Do you know if whole wheat flour is the same as wholemeal flour ? I am in the UK and I have a feeling that our equivalent is "Wholemeal Flour". This may have been covered in previous forum entries ??
2) When you say Organic White Flour (High Protein) is this strong bread flour ?? Sorry if the questions seem a bit daft but I have yet to learn some of the subtle differences in flour. Thanks Chris
Looks and sounds the goods, might have to give it a go. Thanks for posting the recipe.