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Key Lime & Poppyseed Sourdough - Timothy McQuaid
362g bread flour
45g wholewheat flour
294g water
9g salt
5g - 1 lime zest
115g - 1 Tbsp Key Lime Oil
23g - 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
19g - 1 Tbsp honey
91g starter (100% hydration)
- Build levain overnight (1:5:5), mix everything except poppy seeds n let it fermentolyze 45 mins.
- Bulk fermentation included 3 stretch and folds at 45-mins intervals, add poppy seeds during second fold. Proof to a 60% increase in volume.
- After shaping, it went into an 8-inch oval banneton for an overnight (19 hr.) cold retard.
-Baked in a preheated Dutch oven at 500°F (covered 20 mins, then uncovered at 450°F for 10 mins).
Kudos goes to Timothy McQuaid
This was an amazing dough to work with. It was so creamy, soft like a marshmallow and what an awesome feeling in my hands. The dough was as soft as a baby's bum. I have never added inclusions before and this was the first time. It was not easy to get it distributed evenly and need some tips. It was a very wet dough to work with and I added a couple of slap and folds and trusted the process. It came together beautifully. I had a tough time shaping and scoring it as so wet. It is extremely hot and humid here.
I did not dare to do the initial scoring as it was so wet. I baked it for 7 mins and then scored it. I took great precautions as did not want to damage my loaf after putting in so much effort into it.
Overall, I was happy with it. I tried scoring fancy and a little ear did appear and I was taken by surprised. This was my second time scoring a bread. The zest of the lime adding another dimension to it. The bread smelled awesome, limey, refreshing and citrusy in the kitchen. I had half a slice and it was very moist, tasty and no butter needed. It was absolutely heaven in a slice to me. Eating it plain was very rewarding and this recipe is a definitely a keeper.
The next time, I bake this I will cut the slices thicker to make French toast for breakfast. This was open bake as I don't have a Dutch oven. I was surprised the scoring worked on my second attempt.
Thank-you so much to Timothy McQuaid for assisting me in this awesome recipe. It turned out perfect and there was no need to tweak it at all. I more than appreciate you for being there for me. You are a rock star, my Friend. 💯 🏆 🪨
Here is the website to order the Keylime Oil. Highly recommended and a little taste and slice of heaven in it as well.
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Key Lime & Poppyseed Sourdough - Timothy McQuaid
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