At school I hear "David, have you fed the levain?" "Sarah, have you fed the levain?" everyday the beast requires feeding. Then you rip a portion off add it to your bread and Bam - instant sour goodness!
I'm using a book that one of my teachers recommended called: "Bread: A Bakers Book of Techniques and Recipes: by a crazy obsessed bread man called Jeffrey Hamelman. Heaps of recipes, lots of great advice. The books geared to both the home bakers as well as professional bakeries, and the portions show it (for instance 23 loaves of roasted garlic levain vs. 2 loaves).
Anyway, everyone meet the beast.
3 comments:
Ha don t starve the levain then. :) I m hopeless with bread making.
Heh, same here Snooky Doodle! Its awesome that you've nick-named it. Makes it seem all cute and cuddly. And delicious.
What school are you going to?
Me also... I'm growing 2 starters now according 2 different methods. I'm curious to see which method is more efficient.
My creatures have only several days of life but I can't wait for putting them into practice and to make my first bread or at least pizza or focaccia.
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