One and Only recipe

One and Only

Ashland, United States
Perfect sourdough

Mixture

33%
66%
Liquid Flour Other
One and Only

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Since 2015

I had done it many years ago with little success. Then when I watched the series Cooked by Michael Pollan, I got motivated again

Characteristics

It has a great balance of acetic and lactic acid flavors. It rises exceptionally well and have to use small inoculation amounts to keep it from rising too fast.

Taste & flavour

One and Only top shot
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One and Only rising shot

Recipe

Starting ingredients

  • 100% Rye
  • 200% Pineapple juice

Feeding ingredients

  • 20% Rye
  • 80% Bread flour
  • 100% Water
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I generally store my starter in the fridge, but will take it out the day before I bake to start building levain
20% Rye 80% Bread flour 100% Water

Working method

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I used rye and pineapple juice when I built my starter
100% Rye 200% Pineapple juice

Result

Bread, Tortillas, Crackers

I love baking a basic loaf of bread. I don't do a lot of variations on that. I also like tortillas and crackers.
One and Only Bread, Tortillas, Crackers first overview
One and Only Bread, Tortillas, Crackers second overview
One and Only Bread, Tortillas, Crackers first slice
One and Only Bread, Tortillas, Crackers second slice

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Comments

I just love working with sourdough...the science and artistry of the process are fascinating to me!

I was also motivated to try my hand at sourdough after watching Cooked. It's been fun experimenting to find that loaf my family enjoys.