The Premise
Over the course of 6 weeks we will experience the difference that the percentage of whole grain makes in real bread. With large miche-style boules beginning at 50% whole grain, we will taper downward to 0%. From more closed-crumb, fiber rich breads, to lighter, open crumb boules that showcase flavors brought to bear by the wild yeast. More details in the schedule below!
The Perks
In addition to 6 weeks of organic artisan bread . . .
Basic Math Series: [6 Weeks - $65]
Boules made with 100% organic flour, the whole grain wheat berries fresh-milled in house. No unpronounceable ingredients.
Week of 3/7: 50%
Fiber and flavor packed with a tighter crumb.
Week of 3/14: 40%
Lighting up just a tad . . .
Week of 3/21: 30%
This is the baseline level of whole grain that I use for almost all of my breads, from the Spudmuffin to Rock Island Rounds!
Week of 3/28: 20%
I'm really looking forward to this sweet-spot ratio!
Week of 4/4: 10%
Chad Robertson of Tartine's famous "Country Loaf" rings in at 10% whole wheat. Maybe we'll even try batards this week instead of boules!
Week of 4/11: 100% Central Milling Artisan Baker +TBD Bonus item!
At this point we should have an open, light crumb and be able to get a good sense of the flavors brought to bear by wild yeast. I'm excited to try a simple boule with nothing but Central Milling it's been such a wonderful base for all my breads to-date, it will be great to see what it can do on its own!
(To the Short List Bouletin)