Wroclaw Trencher Bread

From  http://www.medievalists.net/2013/07/04/bread-in-the-middle-ages/
Makes 2 loaves.


2 loaves, gBaker’s %
Flour
  • Rye - 187g (47%)
  • Whole wheat - 213g (53%)
  • Starter 25g
425100%
Water22556.3%
Dark beer / ale10025%
Salt71.7%
Total782183%

preferment

Mix all flour and divide in half. Reserve one half.
Mix 50g of sourdough mother starter(100% hydration) with water and beer, add one half of flour mix. Let ferment for 12 hrs.

mixing

Mix the preferment with the second part or the flour, kneed some, let rest 20 min, add salt and knead some more.

fermentation

1.5 hrs or until double in size.

shaping

Divide and shape round or oval loaves, .

proofing

50-60 minutes

baking

Scoring: cross.
Bake in a steamed oven at 240°C for 15 minutes, then 190°C for 15-20 min

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