One of the joys of 2020 has been my success with sourdough. I love the fact that Homer (my starter) is unique to me, because how he has grown has depended entirely on the micro-organisms available here Chez Snail and in the ingredients that I use. I also love the fact that Homer’s offspring (Bart) is leading a happy and healthy life round the corner with a friend who we have got to know (rather than just saying hello) during this time of restrictions (we chat when we meet during our dog walks).
Recently, at the recommendation of Kim (The Material Lady), I bought a copy of Emilie Raffa’s book and have had great success with some of her recipes, including some really lovely chocolate chip bread. So, thank you, Kim.
Next experiment is going to be brioche – drool.
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cedar51
/ December 13, 20202020 has certainly created some new friendships – from crossing paths – and nice that one of Homers’ offspring, Bart now is growing nicely elsewhere… I’ve not been walking for the last 6 weeks and therefore haven’t chatted with some locals on the ‘hood trips I was making… I’m nearly at the point of doing some more walking, which will be nice – not just the people but the flowers etc along the way…
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The Snail of Happiness
/ December 13, 2020Getting to know people in our neighbourhood has certainly been a pleasurable outcome. Hope you are walking and talking and enjoying the flowers very soon.
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katechiconi
/ December 14, 2020Emilie’s focaccia is my go-to if I need a quick pizza base. Very, very tasty.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ December 14, 2020There are so many lovely recipes in the book – I’m trying to limit myself otherwise I’ll be the size of a house!
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Kim
/ December 14, 2020The weekend toasting bread with fruit and seeds is delicious – actually I’ve not tried any of Emilies recipes I didn’t like 😋
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The Snail of Happiness
/ December 14, 2020Thank you so much for the recommendation – I really love the book.
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Going Batty in Wales
/ December 14, 2020I have promised myself I will get out of my bread rut and try some new flavour combinations. Choc chip sounds rather decadent!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ December 14, 2020Funny, you should say that because the recipe is for Decadent Chocolate Chip Bread
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Going Batty in Wales
/ December 15, 2020Oooh! I like a bit of decadence!
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DawnGillDesigns
/ December 14, 2020That looks AMAZING. I was terrible at sourdough, so gave up – just couldn’t bear the waste of the flour.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ December 14, 2020No disasters so far and the loaves produced from the new book have all turned out fine.
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Rainbow Junkie
/ December 14, 2020I only use instant yeast but I have made Brioche and it is delicious.
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/ December 14, 2020I’m quite surprised how good the sourdough is… but I still have a packet of yeast to resort to, just in case
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tialys
/ December 14, 2020This is something I want to start once we’ve settled in a bit more. We had one in France a few years ago but it went all black in the end and we gave up but I refuse to be defeated.
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/ December 14, 2020I can send you some of Homer if you like… either fresh or dried.
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