I have bread. Look:
[Shown here, two loaves on a black cooling rack on a black cooktop. One is in front of the other. The foremost loaf is golden-brown and smaller than the hindmost loaf, which is slightly burned on top]
Once again, my ability to make even halves of the dough have bitten me on the butt. I have PLNs to do better the next time.
Adjustments this time: Soaked the chia in the water for the dough creation. The result was a stickier experience in the dough making, and a stiffer dough. Even with 78% hydration.
The technique for incorporating chia'd water into flour has to be different, lest you wind up with the immovable gunk over your hands. I advise pushing the flour onto the chia mix, then pressing it into the chia mix, until the immovable gunk is defeated.
I'll be seeing if that works the next time I make some. If that doesn't work, I'll try half a cup of chia instead of a whole one.
By this process of experimentation, I shall make better bread.
Chapter count: Halfway done with Chapter 365.
ONE DAY REMAINS
{internal screaming}
We got the rates notice and -oof. Ow. Not looking forward to paying that. Did derive a PLN to be able to pay for the next lot.
I haven't been trying for bonus points this week. This is taking it easy. I might stir myself to do some bonus points today. Depends entirely on my mood.
I also gotta figure out my hashtags for the thing I am about to commence.
W00ts.
[Shown here: one large "cob" style loaf with huge splits in its floured surface. Some little seeds are visible in the splits. It rests on some parchment paper]