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Gunslinger · #1 10-31-2009, 02:35 PM

We've been out, cut about 1 and a half cords of firewood, scouted a bit for deer, and now I'm experimenting with the sourdough.

I got the inspiration for this from here. The Foppish Baker Some good stuff there. While you're there check out his/her (really I have no idea) pumpkin and cinnamon frosted muffins.

Anyway, he/she used commercial yeast and I just had to try this using sourdough.
It's like Neapolitan ice cream. I will post my recipe after a pic of the baked loaf is posted. So be patient, it's in the oven now.

You can see already that the strands are not uniform in thickness, so it will probably be lop-sided. That's OK, it's just an experiment right now.
I suppose this would be considered a desert bread.

RowdyRay · #2 10-31-2009, 03:04 PM

I think you missed your calling. Take that commercial building you own, and open a bakery. I'd like to apply for the "official taste tester" position.

thepoolguy · #3 10-31-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRay

I think you missed your calling. Take that commercial building you own, and open a bakery. I'd like to apply for the "official taste tester" position.

I agree............ you can always use your 9 yard mixer for flour and water!!!!!!

That looks good Tom ,, can't wait to see the results.

RowdyRay · #4 10-31-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thepoolguy

I agree............ you can always use your 9 yard mixer for flour and water!!!!!!

That looks good Tom ,, can't wait to see the results.

Lol. Didn't think of that. Better than a Hobart.

stickan · #5 10-31-2009, 03:42 PM

looks great, can hardly wait for the recipe

Stickan

Gunslinger · #6 10-31-2009, 03:44 PM

Finished product here. It did just what I thought it would do, it rose and baked a bit lop-sided. But WOW, it's very good. The flavors are very light, so not at all like eating cake. I was afraid of it being cake-like, but it's is excellent with butter, just like bread should be.

As you can see, no real uniformity to it at all. Not pleased with the appearance, but......... The vanilla actually rose better than the chocolate and strawberry. No idea why, but I will most definitely investigate it. Maybe I could have let it proof for a longer time and the chocolate and strawberry would have "caught up" I don't know.

One thing is for sure, even if it tastes like crap, it looks awesome.

Ain't it pretty?

Richtee · #7 10-31-2009, 03:50 PM

Now THAT'S cool! Hmm a honey butter schmear- WOW! Impressive as usually, Gunny!

SmokinLee · #8 10-31-2009, 04:02 PM

Appearence is not flavor. Who cares what it looks like, as long as your happy with the taste. Thats why I like to make my rustic breads. Not too fancy.

DDave · #9 10-31-2009, 04:08 PM

That is freakin' awesome, Tom!!

Dave

ALX · #10 10-31-2009, 04:20 PM

Man,you are an inspiration to get back into baking my own

Uncle-Honky · #11 10-31-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thepoolguy

I agree............ you can always use your 9 yard mixer for flour and water!!!!!!

That looks good Tom ,, can't wait to see the results.

I agree! WOW!

I'm gonna enjoy watchin' this happen! Go Gunny...Go Gunny... !!

Gunslinger · #12 10-31-2009, 04:53 PM

Thanks everyone.

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Originally Posted by thepoolguy

I agree............ you can always use your 9 yard mixer for flour and water!!!!!!

That looks good Tom ,, can't wait to see the results.

Thanks man, but mine is 10 1/2 yards, so I can make 1000 more loaves.

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I agree! WOW!

I'm gonna enjoy watchin' this happen! Go Gunny...Go Gunny... !!

Ryan, look up^^. No, a little farther up^^^^^. It's finished bud.

roadrunr · #13 10-31-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunslinger

Thanks everyone.

Thanks man, but mine is 10 1/2 yards, so I can make 1000 more loaves.

Ryan, look up^^. No, a little farther up^^^^^. It's finished bud.

You guys got front or rear discharge?

Kingudaroad · #14 10-31-2009, 05:16 PM

That thing is a work of art!!

Slanted88 · #15 10-31-2009, 05:20 PM

Man....Tom! Louie said that is just beautiful! I agree!

RowdyRay · #16 10-31-2009, 05:40 PM

Who cares if it's a little lopsided. A little honey, butter mix and I'd have half that loaf gone before you set the knife down.

thepoolguy · #17 10-31-2009, 05:40 PM

You done good. Need to get that recipe...............

Gunslinger · #18 10-31-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Richtee

Now THAT'S cool! Hmm a honey butter schmear- WOW! Impressive as usually, Gunny!

That's what I'm talking about. I hate being diabetic. DAMN!!!!

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Originally Posted by SmokinLee

Appearence is not flavor. Who cares what it looks like, as long as your happy with the taste. Thats why I like to make my rustic breads. Not too fancy.

Thanks Sir. I agree.

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Originally Posted by roadrunr

You guys got front or rear discharge?

Rear. Couldn't get around this place in a front discharge mixer. Mine is a Sterling cab, London mixer (junk) with a sweet Cat motor and an Allison auto trans.

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Originally Posted by Kingudaroad

That thing is a work of art!!

Thank you Sir.

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Originally Posted by RowdyRay

Who cares if it's a little lopsided. A little honey, butter mix and I'd have half that loaf gone before you set the knife down.

I'm there, but it has to be in the morning. Already had enough carbs to choke a horse today.

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Originally Posted by thepoolguy

You done good. Need to get that recipe...............

Thanks. Recipe coming as soon as I get home. Gotta take the girls to get more rotted teeth.