Main features: dense, brick-like bread Type of dough: rye, sticky dough Flours used: rye flour, red rye malt, wheat flourTips for a correct execution: Tips for a correct execution: proofing times can be very short, keep your eyes on the dough at all times; Rest the bread for at least 24 hours (ideally 48 hours) after baking before cutting; Working with this type of dough can be very difficult, having wet hands and utensils helps. Pairing: works best in association with fish, caviar, cured meats. […]
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Rye doughs
Rye doughs can be truly challenging even for seasoned many bakers. When we talk about rye doughs, we mean doughs where rye is predominant (so more than 70% rye out of the total flour amount). Whilst a small amount of rye flour (e.g. 10%) can have a desirable effect on a wheat dough (e.g. improves flavor and fermentation), a large amount of rye will make it behave in a completely different fashion. So if you don’t quite know what to expect and you’ve never worked […]
About us
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.
