On the Bread Front


 
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Bill Schultz

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Thought I'd share some sourdough heaven with you peeps. Starting to get the hang of when it's right, what it is supposed to feel like and that kind of stuff and enjoying some good meals.

Last week I made Pain de Compagne (French Country Bread) and paired it with Jac Pepins Potato Leek Soup. It was a huge hit here.

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Then I made Forkish's Field Blend #2. Superb bread with a stronger Rye flavor and I have been using it as toast in the morning with my eggs and for sandwich's

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Then today I made Field Blend #1 which has been my personal favorite to date.

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I paired it up with old school Italian Pasta Fagioli, which started with Cannelli Beans soaking overnight with a garlic head cut in half and some sprigs of our Rosemary

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Which looked like this this morning, removed the herbs and garlic, kept the soaking water, sauteed my venison sweet Italian sausage and panchetta, then one onion and some fine diced garlic. When all cooked down added some soaking water, some of our vegetable stock S&P and chopped Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
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Added the Pasta towards the end and done a dente, came out like this

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Added some grated Parmesan and some bread and was good to go

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Have a great night all
 
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Your bread looks better and better, Bill. And to be dipping that bread in those tasty looking soups? Heavenly. I'd definitely be a regular customer at Boulangerie Schultz.
 
Magnificent Bill. What a meal on a cold, sort of rainy night. Had to take a break from my bread for now. Will be back at it in a few days.
 
Holy cow, Bill! Those meals are great enough, but the loaves look incredible.
 
Bill you are a inspiration! I just want a tub of butter and a toaster and 5 minutes alone with those loafs
 
You're killing me Bill! I was so impressed with myself making the "artisan bread in 5 minutes" and the "Bittman no knead bread"
and now you're making these wonderful loaves. Keep up the great work.

jon
 
BILL, everything is absolutely incredible and I'll take a cup, plate or bowl of everything. You are a incredible cook.;) My hat is off to you my friend.
 
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Al Silverman said:
Breads look amazing. Are the recipes available to share?
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Al they are pretty instruction and recipe imperative and involved so it is hard for me to post them, they come out of Ken Forkish's book Flour, Water, Salt and Yeast and I highly recommend the book. Pretty cheap on Amazon, which is where I got it. Thanks for the compliment
 
Fantastic looking bread!!! Potato leak is favorite around our house.
We are lucky to live near Ken's bakery, and dining establishments. We have bought bread and food from both his places in Portland.
Flour Water Salt Yeast is a great book for anyone wanting to get into making bread.
 
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