Pretty pumped about the latest sourdough. Started out at around 76% hydration, I think but had to add flour to make it less soupy. Need to find a better cloth to create baguette shapes but very happy with the result so far.

#sourdough
#bread
#mmmmmcarbs

Second attempt. Tastes good but not sure why I can never get the holes throughout. Halved the recipe but feel like I kneaded it too long. Tastes good with the hamburger soup we had.

#sourdough
#baking

Second attempt at sourdough in many a year. Not terrible. Not great. Tastes good.

This weekend will be another attempt at the croissants

#sourdough
#bakinh

I've set a goal for myself for making croissants every weekend. I mostly follow "Crust" by Bertinet. It's been a process!

Thisweek, the third, I mixed the yeast and water before adding it to the rest except I fell asleep while they were proofing!

Behold my flat croissants!

#croissants
#baking

Second book down for the year. Enjoyed this book as it focuses on secondary histories and people rather than the usual

#nonfiction
#france
#books

Third time making croissants in three weeks. Slowly improving but enjoying the process

#baking
#pastry

Decided to start painting after a very long hiatus on a recent trip.

The Spit Gold Coast, QLD, 2025

I was just thinking about this one today and how I need to re-read it.

Just finished Bank Under Siege and really enjoyed it. If anyone has suggestions for books (in English....sorry, I don't speak Spanish) from post WWII until the mid 80s about Spain, I'd love to hear them

#BookSky
#tbr
#history

So happy I stumbled upon Berry in university. Haven't read much of his stuff but it's always good to read him.