My first loaf of sourdough…
…was not a success.
In fact, it was a duck-killer if ever I’ve baked one!
I’m not entirely sure just which part of the process went wrong, or even which parts went right! Although when I re-read the recipe this afternoon I did think that it’s entirely possible that I forgot to add any salt to the mix, which the book does highlight as being essential… I do remember adding the olive oil though, but the book said that was optional. Oh well.
So I’ll try again, starting the rather long process again tonight. And I’ll try to pay more attention to the size of the dough to make sure it’s actually doubled in size etc. If it goes horribly wrong again I think I’ll try making a new starter just on general principles. Why I think that will help I have no idea!