August 23, 2009 - 2:23pm
The levain mystery
Hi after having made several straight dough bread, I would like to try a levain based recipe.
I am looking for a method (recipe) on how to prepare levain. I am also looking for some readings on the subject.
Thank you,
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would give you tons of results on "starter recipe" but this is one that you might find helpful:
http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/10359/discouraged-southeast#comment-54426
For "Reading on the subject":
http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/10856/pineapple-juice-solution-part-1
http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/10901/pineapple-juice-solution-part-2
To see a photo-essay of this process in action, comparing the pineapple version vs plain water:
http://yumarama.com/blog/2009/08/starter-from-scratch-intro/
And if you want to check out lots more, try using the SEARCH box on the top left, maybe using "Starter recipe".
Hope this helps you out.
Thank you Rainbowz and Mini Oven.
Very stimulating readings. A trial will follow shortly.
Shiao-Ping just posted a method with pictures on her blog
http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/13284/artisan-ii-course-day-one-freedom-day-five-miche
This is with alternating 8 and 16 hour feedings.