Basic Levain recipe

Basic Levain

Hartbeespoort, South Africa

Mixture

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Basic Levain

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Since 1990

I come from a family of bakers. Breadbaking to me is basic instinct! When baking at home I dont weigh, I go by feel. In my classes it is the exact science. How can you explain the feel of the dough to a new comer and tell them you bake by feel? The will think I am crazy.

Characteristics

When very young the smell is of cream and butter. When more mature for beads like rye it smells fruity and sweet.

Taste & flavour

Basic Levain top shot

Recipe

Starting ingredients

Feeding ingredients

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Working method

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Result

All about Flour

Croissants, danish pastry, brioche,waffles, pancakes, English muffins, Naan, cookies, rusks, challah,
Basic Levain All about Flour first overview
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Basic Levain All about Flour first slice
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