Sourdough2021

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey

A day in London today with a visit to Westminster Abbey and the Bloomsbury Theatre to see Johnny Vegas in Ideal. #westminsterabbey #ideal #bloomsburytheatre

Dark golden ginger scones on a cooking rack.

Scone recipe

Ginger and black treacle scones. I’m always pleased with these and they taste so good! The recipe makes 8, when rolled out quite thickly and I only used 4 tbs milk plus baked @ 200°C. #baking #scones #vegetarian

New ear stud!

Growing old disgracefully!

Scarborough Seascape

Scarborough Seascape

Scarborough Seascape

Scarborough Seascape

I just love the seaside - Scarborough, North Yorkshire. #scarborough

Crab pots

Tramway on cliff top

Victorian tramway 1881

View of Scarborough

A visit to Scarborough, North Yorkshire to watch our friend’s son in a play called Earth Angel by Alan Ayckbourn and to take in the sights. Fascinating to ride on the UK’s oldest tramway (1881 funicular railway). #scarbotough

Multi-seeded sourdough crumb shot showing the open texture, seeds and sage. I was especially pleased with the oven spring on this loaf. Heating my cast iron bread pan up for the full hour at 240°C certainly made a lot of difference to the final loaf. Looking forward to a tasting at tonight’s tea!

Crumb shot - multi-seeded sourdough using a Tartine levain, 15% scalded home milled Spelt grain, 5% scalded cracked Emmer wheat, sage, lemon zest, 80% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil & 65g mixed seeds. Well pleased with the oven spring!
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian #spelt

Black wheat risotto showing celery, tomato, black wheat and celery, topped with oregano.

My take on Speltotto (risotto but using wheat). For my version I used black wheat, red pepper, celery, garlic, red onion, tomato, tomato purée, vegetable stock, chestnut and morel mushrooms plus oregano. This is delicious and a great alternative to using rice. #cooking #vegetarian #vegan

Golden brown multi-seeded sourdough displaying a crusty exterior, seeds and gluten strands.

2 golden brown multi-seeded sourdough loaves displaying a crusty exterior, seeds and gluten strands.

Golden brown multi-seeded sourdough displaying a crusty exterior, seeds and gluten strands.

Out of the oven and smelling good! Multi-seeded sourdough using a Tartine levain, 15% scalded home milled Spelt grain, 5% scalded cracked Emmer wheat, sage, lemon zest, 80% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil plus 65g mixed seeds.
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian #spelt

Sourdough discard crackers. Sesame seeds, mixed herbs, salt and black pepper showing on the surface.

Sourdough discard crackers. Sesame seeds, mixed herbs, salt and black pepper showing on the surface.

More sourdough discard crackers! Added ingredients this time: one tablespoon nutritional yeast, tomato purée, fresh mixed herbs, chilli powder, sesame seeds and brushed with chilli oil. I used very strong Canadian white flour. #sourdough #crackers #baking #canadian

Sourdough in a banneton showing mixed seeds and sage.

Multi-seeded sourdough using a Tartine levain after 5.5hrs in proofer @ 26°C. 15% scalded home milled Spelt grain, 5% scalded cracked Emmer wheat, sage, lemon zest, 80% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil plus 65g mixed seeds.
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian #spelt

Pasta sauce made with courgettes, Kalamata olives, red peppers, fresh tomatoes, red onions, garlic, basil leaves, spinach, capers, sun-dried tomatoes and tomato purée.

Easy Peasy Pasta from the ‘Bosh’ recipe book. One of our favourites and as the name suggests, dead easy to make. If you like courgettes, you will love this! Choose your favourite pasta and add this fabulous sauce. #vegan #vegetarian #bosh

Deer resting at Belton Estate.

Deer on the move at Belton.

View across the pond to the boat house showing the reflections of trees.

Belton House in the sunshine.

A half day at the Belton Estate walking around the grounds watching the wildlife. What a joy to have this facility so close to home (5 mins drive away). www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottin... #belton #photography

Red miso sourdough discard crackers showing herbs, pepper and salt on the surface.

Red miso sourdough discard crackers showing herbs, pepper and salt on the surface.

Red miso sourdough discard cracker recipe.

I have adapted my regular recipe to create some Japanese red miso sourdough discard crackers. I have attached the recipe for you to try. Use white miso if you can’t get the red. These taste really nice! I may be tempted to have another. #sourdough #crackers #baking #canadian #japan #japanese #miso

Lock gates at Woolsthorpe by Belvoir.

A swan and it’s cygnets on the Grantham canal.

Cygnets on the Grantham canal.

A swan and it’s cygnets on the Grantham canal.

A stunning 8 mile walk this afternoon along the Grantham canal. #swans #cygnets #grantham #canal #photography

Thanks! I preheated the oven with the cast iron bread pan in it for 45 minutes. I had cut the time to 30 minutes but it really needs an hour so that the sourdough achieves more oven spring. 1 hour next bake. Still learning after 12 years of sourdough making and 45 years of bread baking!

Crumb shot showing the open texture, seeds and sage.

Crumb shot of my multi-seeded sourdough using a San Francisco levain, 15% scalded home milled Spelt grain, 5% scalded cracked black wheat, sage, lemon zest, 80% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil plus 65g mixed seeds.
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian #spelt

Seeded sourdough showing gluten strands, seeds and sage.

Seeded sourdough showing gluten strands, seeds and sage.

Seeded sourdough showing gluten strands, seeds and sage.

Out of the oven - multi-seeded sourdough using a San Francisco levain, 15% scalded home milled Spelt grain, 5% scalded cracked black wheat, sage, lemon zest, 80% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil plus 65g mixed seeds.
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian #spelt

Sourdough in a banneton showing seeds, sage and gluten strands.

Multi-seeded sourdough using a San Francisco levain after 5.5hrs in proofer @ 26°C. 15% scalded home milled Spelt grain, 5% scalded cracked black wheat, sage, lemon zest, 80% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil plus 65g mixed seeds.
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian #spelt

Sourdough discard crackers showing a golden surface with mixed herbs, salt and black pepper.

Sourdough discard crackers showing a golden surface with mixed herbs, salt and black pepper.

More sourdough discard crackers! Added ingredients this time: one tablespoon nutritional yeast, fresh mixed herbs, chilli powder and brushed with chilli oil. I used half very strong Canadian white flour plus home milled Spelt grains. #sourdough #crackers #baking #canadian

Crumb shot showing the open texture, seeds and sage.

Crumb shot of my multi-seeded sourdough using a rye levain, 15% scalded home milled Spelt grain, 5% scalded cracked rye, sage, lemon zest, 80% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil plus 65g mixed seeds.
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian #spelt #rye

Sourdough showing gluten strands, sage and seeds.

Sourdough showing gluten strands, sage and seeds.

Sourdough showing gluten strands, sage and seeds.

Out of the oven - multi-seeded sourdough using a rye levain, 15% scalded home milled Spelt grain, 5% scalded cracked rye, sage, lemon zest, 80% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil plus 65g mixed seeds.
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian #spelt #rye

Multi seeded sourdough in a banneton showing seeds and sage.

Multi-seeded sourdough using a rye levain after 5.5hrs in proofer @ 26°C. 15% scalded home milled Spelt grain, 5% scalded cracked rye, sage, lemon zest, 80% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil plus 65g mixed seeds.
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian #spelt #rye

Golden brown sourdough discard crackers topped with chilli oil, salt and black pepper.

Golden brown sourdough discard crackers topped with chilli oil, salt and black pepper.

Sourdough discard crackers! Added ingredients this time: one tablespoon nutritional yeast, fresh mixed herbs, chilli powder and brushed with chilli oil. I used half very strong Canadian white flour plus home milled Spelt and rye grains. #sourdough #crackers #baking #canadian

It looks magical!

It was rather nice! I think I still prefer my 80% very strong white flour and 20% wholemeal but the taste was stunning!

Crumb shot showing denser texture.

Crumb shot of my multi-seeded sourdough using a Colorado levain, 15% scalded home milled YQ grain (5% cracked), 50% scalded home milled Atle grain, sage, 30% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil plus 65g mixed seeds. Less rise but more flavour!!!
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian

Dark brown sourdough showing gluten strands, sage and seeds. Still experimenting. I knew this would have less rise with 70% home milled grains and more liquid but the bread will have so much more depth of flavour.

Dark brown sourdough showing gluten strands, sage and seeds. Still experimenting. I knew this would have less rise with 70% home milled grains and more liquid but the bread will have so much more depth of flavour.

Dark brown sourdough showing gluten strands, sage and seeds. Still experimenting. I knew this would have less rise with 70% home milled grains and more liquid but the bread will have so much more depth of flavour.

Out of the oven - multi-seeded sourdough using a Colorado levain, 15% scalded home milled YQ grain (5% cracked), 50% scalded home milled Atle grain, sage, 30% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil plus 65g mixed seeds. Less rise but more flavour!!!
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian

Atle Wheat

Atle grain information (500g used in this bake).

Multi-seeded sourdough in a banneton showing gluten strands, sage and mixed seeds. First time using 70% home-milled flour.

Multi-seeded sourdough using a Colorado levain after 5.5hrs in proofer @ 26°C. 15% scalded home milled YQ grain (5% cracked), 50% scalded home milled Atle grain, sage, 30% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil plus 65g mixed seeds.
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian #spelt #emmer

60% home-milled wholemeal flour showing a darker colour, seeds and sage.

Crumb shot of my multi-seeded sourdough using an Alaskan levain, 15% scalded home milled Emmer grain, 5% cracked rye, 40% scalded home milled Spelt grain, sage, 40% very strong white Canadian flour, 60g olive oil plus 65g mixed seeds.
#sourdough #bread #breadsky #canadian #spelt #emmer #rye