This month I saw a post on the King Arthur blog about hard crusty rolls. I read about them in the King Arthur Baker's Companion as well. This recipe calls for a 'poolish', kind of a little starter the night before. I had never tried a slow rise and found it intriguing. I started mine Saturday evening and added to it Sunday morning and worked on it off and on most of the day. It was quite interesting, the slow rise, so far I have only made breads that I can complete in an afternoon. The book said the slow rise gives it a better taste and texture.
Upon completion of baking the rolls we were pleasantly surprised. They were tasty and crunchy. I felt that my batch was a bit heavy in the middle, so hopefully next time I can remedy that. I put the rolls to rise on a parchment paper lined stone, but was disappointed because the bottom of the rolls were a tad burnt. When baking directly on the stones (from The Pampered Chef) I haven't had burnt bottoms. I tend to think it was the parchment paper, but I can't be sure, yet. Next time I will try it with only the stones and see the difference.
Over all, we really enjoyed these rolls. We give them three thumbs up.
I love bread. I love it so much, my hubby says I love it TOO much. I'd eat bread with everything, if I could! Those rolls look really nice, lovely and crispy on the outside. Perfect hot from the oven, with some butter on. Mmm.
ReplyDeleteHi Louellen, You asked about the post I did about pruning the blackberries here is the link to the post http://rob-agardenersdiary.blogspot.com/2010/10/pruning-blackberries.html or if you prefer it was posted on the 25th October 2010.
ReplyDeleteThe rolls look really nice, I could eat them with just butter spread on them.
Those rolls look awesome! I have tried to start my own sourdough. I have failed every time. My grandma had recipes for it as well as salt-rising bread recipes--they failed for me too. Let us all know if you figure out the trick!
ReplyDeleteThey look wonderful! Brittany didn't get temps until she was nearly 17...she had them a year and then we renewed them. I just wanted that maturity stuff to kick in. I am not sorry we waited. It's a scary thing putting them in a car. At least it was for me...
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