On 20 Jan 2006 00:03:12 -0800, "chembake" > wrote:

>>you're right, of course. I'm just not thinking straight these days. I've
>got to stay away from groups until I get myself straightened around.
>
>Janet your method is also legitimate and you were able to provide a
>valid reason for such technique....
>In fact I have used that system you mentioned occasionally ....


I vary my technique according to the bread I am making, whether I am
using yeast, sourdough, biga, poolish, etc, the hydration I am trying
to achieve.

Besides I like to provide excitement and entertainment for the bread
fairies.

I confess that lately, I use no recipes at all for lean breads. I
start something the night before with yeast & flour(s) or sourdough &
flour(s) & in the morning toss in some water & whatever type or types
of flour I want to play with that day. I have found it quite an
interesting exercise.

I got teased by the lab guys at the place my husband works for once in
awhile....they say I am now "in the zone" and he needs to beware.

Boron