Sourdough Bread Baking 102 - Exploration

🍞 Sourdough Bread Baking 102 - Exploration: Dive Deeper into the Art of Sourdough

Hear from the Expert - Teresa L Greenway

Course Headline:

📚 Sourdough 102: Unraveling the Mysteries Behind Exceptional Bread Baking

Course Updated: 5/10/2021

Introduction: I've always been fascinated by the "why" behind sourdough baking, and it's this curiosity that I want to share with you. This course is an extension of my previous Sourdough Bread Baking 101 course and is perfect for both beginning and intermediate sourdough bakers who are eager to understand more about the craft. If you're just starting out and don't have a sourdough starter yet, fear not! I'll guide you through the process with easy-to-follow videos and provide a free downloadable e-book on creating your own starter.

Course Overview:

This course is packed with hands-on experiments and insightful explorations into various aspects of sourdough baking. Here's what you can expect to learn:

• 🧪 Exploring Protein Quality in Flour: Learn an easy test to determine if your flour is suitable for bread baking, and then put your findings to the test with a real loaf of bread. Each participant will end up with a unique result based on their flour selection.

• 🧽 Gluten Washing: Discover how to extract gluten from flour and see what it looks like in its pure form, as well as how the starch behaves. This technique will also help you understand how different flours affect your bread.

• ✍️ Recovering from a Mistake: I'll share a real-life example of a significant error I made during an experiment and demonstrate how to salvage the situation to make beautiful Ciabatta bread instead.

• 🛠️ All Purpose Flour VS Bread Flour: We'll conduct three experiments comparing all-purpose flour and bread flour, pushing the boundaries with higher hydration levels. You might be surprised by what we uncover!

• ⚫️ High Hydration Loaf: In our final experiment, we'll use high-quality bread flour and double hydration to create an intriguing 88% hydration loaf.

• 🌱 Life Cycle of a Sourdough Starter: From feeding to its eventual 'death', we'll explore the entire life cycle of your sourdough starter, and even make delicious pancakes from the discard!

• Freezing Dough & Protecting Gluten: We'll delve into the world of freezing dough, what happens to gluten in weak doughs, and strategies to slow down fermentation (refer to the bonus section for additional resources).

What You'll Experience:

This course is more than just learning; it's an immersive journey into the complexities of sourdough baking. We'll experiment, make mistakes, and turn them into successes. You'll come away with a deeper understanding of sourdough, practical skills to improve your baking, and the confidence to try new techniques.

Join the Sourdough Adventure:

🌟 Let's get started on this tasty journey! With each experiment and every loaf you bake, you'll gain knowledge and skill that will elevate your sourdough baking to new heights. Teresa is here to guide you through every step, ensuring you have a fun and rewarding experience. So, don your apron, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the world of Sourdough Bread Baking 102! 🌟

Teresa L Greenway looks forward to welcoming you into her online kitchen for a course that will satisfy both your hunger for knowledge and your love for baking. Enroll today and transform your sourdough baking with the wisdom of Sourdough Bread Baking 102!