First sourdough loaf

Here it is, finally after a couple of weeks of sourdough starter preparation I have baked my first sourdough loaf. Lets hope It tastes as good as it looks. If I'm honest I have skipped along a bit and so if the flavour is not there I'll adjust my method next time, here's hoping.

Addendum; it turned out nicely, lovely crumb and that subtle sourdough flavour.  I shall consider that a success and move on to the next loaf. I now need to work on the timings as this is a loaf that should not be rushed. Maybe I'll look at some other form as well, such as rolls. :-)

Sourghdough starter

I've only gone and cracked it :-) can't wait to make my first loaf on Wednesday. 

More fun with yarn.

It am me finished Rasta hat man :)

Oat, Ale and Rye bread

Here is my Oat, Ale and Rye loaf. A little flat but it sounds ok and smells great. You can see the sourdough starter in the background, it appears I have finally cracked it and I have an active starter. I just need to keep feeding it twice a day for a month and then I can put it in the fridge for a rest. 😃

Fun with bread.

Here we have a perfectly formed Guiness soda bread, (if i say so myself 😆) took 45mins from start to finish. It needed a little bit if improvisation in the form of a few more handfuls of flour as the mixture was very wet and as more flour was added I put a little more bicarbonate of soda in. Hey presto a lovely soda loaf. Yummy. 

Edinburgh marathon

This is the moment when our eldest son set off on his very first marathon. He had completed no training whatsoever and was relying on his youth to carry him through. He made it to the end, although he had to call on every ounce of reserve that he had in him. A fantastic achievement showing his true personality and grit and determination to succeed. 

A gorgeous day

The sun has been splitting the pavements today in south west Scotland and we finish the day in the garden on the sun loungers, however the Memsahib got up for one minute and a cheeky dog took instant advantage 😄