Welcome to Day #1 of the inclusion bread concentration

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The East Valley AZ Sourdough Institute is pleased to introduce day one of the inclusion bread concentration. Section one delves into inclusion breads from the Mediterranean, showcasing a wild yeast biga type rustic country bread. The ingredients for the day one exercise comprise: A.P. flour, Sprouted Red Fife, Dark Rye, Pecorino Romano, Rosemary, Lemon, and EVOO.

Ingredients deconstructed

 

 

 

 

 

The wild yeast biga, is almost ready for phase two. The final dough mix.

Biga progress

Mediterranean inclusion rustic country bread 

The bulk fermentation process at room temperature is advancing at an unsatisfactorily slow rate. I am concluding my efforts for the night and proceeding to rest. After weighing two alternatives, Move the dough to the back porch where the overnight temperature is expected to drop to 60° F Leave the dough in the kitchen  I have opted for the second option. Even considering the exponential growth associated with wild yeast, I am confident that I can safely take a six-hour nap. I hope that my preference for a shorter process does not ultimately lead to unfavorable consequences.

Photo # 1 (Above) Beginning bulk ferment 

Photo # 2 After ten hrs. At room temperature.