Sourdough French Baguettes, Naan and Popovers

[a_boleyn]

I know ... you're probably thinking I should rename this LJ/blog "The Sourdough Fanatic" with all the sourdough baking I've been doing. It's addictive even though, as I've said before, I don't actually like sourdough bread that much. At least not the 'artisanal' high hydration doughs with the big holes. However, feeding that jar of starter on the

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[spikesgirl58]

I always ran out of patience before starter. :P These look great, though, and what is better than fresh bread?

[a_boleyn]

You just have to realize it will take about 2 weeks before you can bake actual bread with your starter. After about 1 week you can use the discard to make crackers, tortillas, pancakes etc.

Yes, it's a lot more convenient to just use commercial yeast in your baking. And, I agree. Nothing like fresh bread. :)

[spikesgirl58]

I just didn't do well with starter. it's just easier to buy the yeast and go that route.

[a_boleyn]

I agree. And I don't usually make lean breads like you find in sourdough bakes ... I like enriched breads with milk instead of water, butter/olive oil and or eggs. Sometimes all 3. :)

[edgeofthewoods]

Or adventures in carbs - lol!

Those fajitas look fabu!

[a_boleyn]

LOL ... I'm not a carb hater like so many people. I just eat more proteins in comparison.

The fajitas were tasty. I make up my own mix from a recipe found on line to season them with.

[edgeofthewoods]

My body thrives on carbs - good heavens, I'd hate to live without them!

We make our own seasonings as well - the pre-packaged stuff is too chemically for our tastes.