Sourdough fermentation was most likely discovered by accident, when someone forgot about a mix of flour and water and noticed that, days later, this mix started coming to life. When science advanced, we started understating exactly what goes on in sourdough cultures, which are basically a mix of wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, which pre-digest the carbohydrates in flour, making nutrients readily available to the human digestive system. In the 20th century, as demand for bread had risen dramatically, people isolated yeast cultures and […]
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How to build your sourdough starter from scratch
Ciabatta
Main features: crunchy crust, very open crumb Type of dough: high hydration, very wet dough Flours: white wheat flour, strong flours (this recipe also uses kamut for extra flavor) Key pointers for a correct execution: Folding the dough during bulk ferment (S&F, lamination, coil folds) Long cold fermentation for deep flavor High temperature baking, powerful steam injection during the first few minutes of baking Pairing: olive oil & balsamic, ideal for sandwiches. Ciabatta is a loaf that originates in sunny Italy and, contrary to popular […]
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The story behind ‘Homebakers by Grain Trip’ cannot start without first mentioning our “big brother”. With Grain Trip, we dreamed of taking everyone who visited our bakery on an exciting journey around the world, where they could discover the tastes and treats of new destinations on each visit. We were homebakers for a very long time until we could make Grain Trip Bakery a reality. We opened its doors in April 2018, bringing 100% sourdough breads and tasty pastries, filled with love and character, to our hometown of Bucharest in Romania.
