My latest questions...
I am getting a reasonable dough consistency after first fermentation I think. In terms of shaping I thought this video seemed a good guide, nice and clear and shows both batards and boules. It looks similar to other shaping vids I've seen. How does this technique look?
Secondly, at the moment I am not retarding. First rise I do in the bowl with glad wrap on the top. Second rise is in a floured tea towel in a colander and with a another tea towel on top. How does this sound?
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Hello redrich,
The link doesn't seem to work for me - page unavailable - not sure what the problem is.
I think that you should choose the technique that suits you. Pretty much everything out there works for somebody.
I have routinely used the bulk ferment and proving technique that you have outlined and it works a treat. I also use a simple long narrow cane basket lined with a flour dredged towel if I am doing a batard (which is most common these days)
Hang in there.
Farinam
That's weird, it works in youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45z18TtFijU
Hi redrich -
Just post the url of the video and then we can view it on Youtube directly.
Try looking at Teresa's videos from Northwest Sourdough - there are several good ones there. http://www.youtube.com/user/NorthwestSourdough and look for the shaping videos.