A healthier alternative to a slice of cake? Well that’s what I tell myself. Cut a slice and just spread on a little butter when your are having a mid morning cuppa.

Bread, BakesAdrian Austin25 May 2020sourdough, bread, whiteComment

Sourdough for the home baker

This is my updated method of baking sourdough. I now use a dutch oven, have reduced the amount of kneading and added in some folding. You need to be more attentive to the dough when it is proving but I think it produces a better loaf and reduces the risk of the dough over proving.

Bread, BakesAdrian Austin16 July 2017sourdough, bread, white Comment

Basic Bread Recipe

By request, here is my basic bread recipe that will create 1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves. With a much shorter preparation time this can be made on a Saturday morning ready for brunch if you start early. You can make this recipe from any number of combinations of bread flour as long as it makes up 500g. The picture above was a combination of strong white bread flour, white spelt flour and semolina flour.

Bread, BakesAdrian Austin1 June 2016bread, dry yeastComment

Easy White Sourdough for the home baker

This is is my basic sourdough recipe. It can be modified with different types of flour and the addition of nuts, seeds and dried fruit if you are adventurous. I have split it up into sections so it can easily be fitted around a busy working week. I recommend starting on a Friday morning so the bread is ready for baking on a Saturday morning.

Bread, BakesAdrian Austin20 February 2016sourdough, bread, white Comment

Sourdough Starter

I'll let you in on a secret. I have never created my own sourdough starter. We inherited ours from a friend. Once you have one it can last you a lifetime as long as you keep it fed.

It is very easy to make your own. Some add yogurt or milk to get the live cultures going. But you can get going with just flour and water.

BreadAdrian Austin19 February 2016sourdough, starter, bread Comment