Bec's Table/Easy Overnight Sourdough

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Easy Overnight Sourdough

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  • 72 Lessons

Making sourdough bread at home doesn't have to be complicated. I've taken the commercial method and adapted it for home use.  My students love this easy method; I can guarantee you will too.   These are the only recipes you'll need.

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The basics of sourdough and a bit of geeky stuff

If you're like me, knowing some of the geeky stuff helps cement what is going on, so I can make my own decisions along the way.  Although this method is so simple, you don't really have to know a lot. 

There is a lot of information on the net that isn't necessary for making great Sourdough.  

I make bread every couple of days with this method.  I find this simple routine easier than making bread with commercial yeast. 
What you will Learn.....
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Before we start
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Why I don't use my Thermomix or standmixer to make sourdough
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Are there really benefits to making and eating Sour Dough Bread?
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Sourdough Pre-ferments and Commercial Yeast What are they?
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Bec’s Notes on Flour:
Geeky stuff: Things that may help you along the way for making a starter from scratch.
Geeky Stuff: Fermentation
Geeky Stuff: What are yeasts?
Geeky Stuff: What Sourdough Needs To Be Successful

About Starters and Three Different Starter Recipes To Choose From

A mature starter is a beautiful thing. It takes a month or so to have one unstoppable.  LOL, Once you have a mature starter up and running, they're pretty hard to kill. 

My method means you don't have to feed your starter every day.  In fact, you only have to feed it once you've used some.  Less mess, discard and stress.  Too easy  
Before you start building your Sourdough Starter:
Basic Sourdough Starters Explained In This Course
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Making a Traditional Sourdough Starter from Scratch Water/flour
Mad Millie Sourdough Culture:
Bec's Quick Yoghurt Sourdough Starter:
Can't get your starter working? Want some of mine?
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How to reconstitute Bec's dried starter
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Oh no I think my starter is dead?
Preserving your Starter for later use
What should your starter look like for my method?

Replenishing, Refreshing And Feeding Your Starter:

Put back what you took out! It's that simple.
When do I feed my sourdough starter once it's made?
Video: Feeding your starter to store in the fridge

Ingredients and Equipment

Here's a list of the basic ingredients I use.  There are also some tips on basic equipment that you most likely already have. 

How I make really easy proving chambers.  So simple.


Ingredients: Basic ingredients are all you need
Equipment I use: you don't need much
Proving chambers: how to make one at home
Seeds and Grains
Video: How to season a Banneton to prevent sticking
When not to put your dough straight into your banneton
No banneton, No problem

Making and Baking Day

What do I have to do to my starter before I can use it?:
Making Sourdough bread
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Deferring the baking with refrigeration:
Baking know how: How long, How brown, How Hot

Start here if you really can't wait: The Overnight Loaf

I know many of you that follow me are Thermomix owners, and I've given you some recipes to use, but I'd really love it if you'd try this method first.  

This method is so simple you don't have to dirty your bowl and blades.  I think you'll love it!

The hardest thing about this recipe is to forget what you may have learned in the past.  Don't over complicate; the wild starter is not like commercial yeast.  Once you've got this, it's so easy.  Your friends and family will love everything you produce.
Overnight loaf basics
Before you start, have a read or watch the video
Video: Easy Overnight Sourdough Process
My method from start to finish for easy overnight loaves
Video: Adding inclusions to your overnight sourdough
Video: Baking off your loaf in a stainless pot
Want to see me do that again
Downloadable: Method chart, from start to finish
Downloadable: Sourdough recipe templates
Overnight Sourdough Coffee Scrolls
Sourdough Cinnamon Scrolls With Images
How to stretch and fold your dough
Downloadable: My Sourdough temperature chart
Downloadable: Sourdough Starter Crackers
Downloadable: Sourdough Hot Cross Buns.pdf
Downloadable: Fillings for a Savoury Twist Loaf .pdf
What about Pizza?
Easy Overnight Sourdough Focaccia

Faults, Tips and More Geeky Stuff

Faults and Tips: 

Stuff that happens that you can't explain, here are the answers. 

We want steam
Why is my sourdough heavy and not quite right?
Ovens
What can I do with my sourdough starter if I need to go away?
Why has my loaf split wide open?
Why is my bread still doughy inside?
You want to make a loaf today but your Starter isn't ready?
Myth Busters
Even more geeky stuff: Links to other websites that have great information
Why don't I have big bubbles?
How sticky should your dough be?
Video: What your Sticky dough should look like and how to handle it.
If you're having trouble with this method download and give it a shot
Drying out a viable starter for later. How to dry and reconstitute your dried starter

Glossary of Baking Terms

With more books being written by pastry chefs and the like I often find myself explaining what terms mean to my students.  I hope this list helps.


Glossary of Terms:

Congratulations: You're at the end of our Sourdough Basics Course

Download this eBook and have fun with the recipes.  Remember, you can always log back in and check out any content you may need a refresher on, and I'm here to help if you need me. 

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