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Hartog Volkoren with an Open Crumb

November 23, 2020

The crumb

The crust

Ingredient Quantity (g) Baker’s Percentage (%)
Water 350 70
Wholemeal flour 500 100
Dried active yeast 3 (half a sachet) 0.6
Salt (for dough) 7 1
Seed mix 75 15

Timings

Step Time
Bulk rise 1 30 mins
Bulk rise 2 60 mins
Proof 60 mins
Bake @ 210 ºC 45 mins

Notes

  1. One of the best crumbs from a Hartog break. Two bulk rises and longer proofing may be the key.
  2. Crust was a little bit burnt. I had just baked dinner in that oven beforehand, so likely that the oven was hotter than the thermostat said

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