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Levain parfait
Mélange
50%
50%
Liquide
Farine
Autres
Mike's Rye
Depuis 2009
I was using Peter Reinhardt books at the time and started experimenting.
Caractéristiques
This is a rye starter made from freshly milled whole rye flour.
Goût et saveur
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![Mike's Rye jar shot](https://questforsourdough.com/sites/default/files/styles/sourdough_detail_preview/public/sourdough/shots/sourdough_mikes_rye_jar.jpg?itok=lLkaiJjr)
![Mike's Rye front shot](https://questforsourdough.com/sites/default/files/styles/sourdough_detail_preview/public/sourdough/shots/sourdough_mikes_rye_top.jpg?itok=DvNEbLyW)
![Mike's Rye rising shot](https://questforsourdough.com/sites/default/files/styles/sourdough_detail_preview/public/sourdough/shots/sourdough_mikes_rye_rising.jpg?itok=0iZZSdKY)
Recette
Ingrédients de base
- 50% Rye flour
- 50% Spring water
- 50% Rye flour
- 50% Spring water
Ingrédients pour nourrir le levain
- 50% Fresh rye flour
- 50% Spring water
- 50% Fine Rye Flour
- 50% Spring water
1
I discard about 1/2 and then add two ounces each of flour and water.
50% Fresh rye flour
50% Spring water
2
Allow it an hour or so at room temperature before returning it to the refrigerator.
50% Fine Rye Flour
50% Spring water
Méthode de travail
1
I mill my own Rye flour from organic Rye berries. It is kept refrigerated until used or fed. I feed it at least once a week.
50% Rye flour
50% Spring water
2
A day or so before baking, remove it from the refrigerator, feed it and let it rise. Do this 2-3 times.
50% Rye flour
50% Spring water
Result
Various breads
Raisin and Walnut Sourdough Rye, deli Rye, Cinnamon raisin sourdough or any interesting rye recipe I come across.
![Mike's Rye Various breads first overview](https://questforsourdough.com/sites/default/files/styles/sourdough_detail_preview/public/sourdough/product/sourdough_mikes_rye_various_breads_entirely.jpg?itok=LzFzJB1G)
![Mike's Rye Various breads second overview](https://questforsourdough.com/sites/default/files/styles/sourdough_detail_preview/public/sourdough/product/sourdough_mikes_rye_various_breads_entirely_second.jpg?itok=vvZXXnPu)
![Mike's Rye Various breads first slice](https://questforsourdough.com/sites/default/files/styles/sourdough_detail_preview/public/sourdough/product/sourdough_mikes_rye_various_breads_slice.jpg?itok=s1fs1bcB)
![Mike's Rye Various breads second slice](https://questforsourdough.com/sites/default/files/styles/sourdough_detail_preview/public/sourdough/product/sourdough_mikes_rye_various_breads_slice_second.jpg?itok=ONHzETEX)
Commentaires
My culture does not produce a strong flavor but it is nice.