Mixture

50%
50%
Liquid Flour Other
Brahma

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Since 2018

The challenging and dynamic nature sourdough drew me to it, the joy of good bread, whole grains and the experimental nature of the process kept me addicted. It also makes the perfect slow-paced weekend activity.

Characteristics

Brahma was initially started as a whole white flour starter but was soon adapted to a healthier lifestyle with locally grown, freshly milled whole grain flours. A south Indian cereal- Ragi provides a wonderful earthy flavour which develops a nice tanginess as it ferments.

Taste & flavour

Brahma rising shot

Recipe

Starting ingredients

  • 50% Water
  • 50% Flour

Feeding ingredients

  • 5g White flour
  • 1.5g Ragi flour
  • 3.5g Whole wheat flour
  • 10g Water
  • 5g Brahma
1
Before I start to bake in the week-end I refresh Brahma 3 times to have him at full activity. Feed 1 at 8:00 AM
5g White flour 1.5g Ragi flour 3.5g Whole wheat flour 10g Water 5g Brahma
2
Feed 2 at 4 PM 1:2:2
3
Feed 3 at 10 PM: 1:6:6

Working method

1
Store in fridge, feed once or twice a week depending on activity and usage. Feed with equals parts of water and flour and immediately store in the refrigerator.
50% Water 50% Flour
2
Feed with a mix of flours of which the whole grains are freshly milled.

Result

Sourdough bread

Everyday loaf with whole wheat and fleur de sel
Brahma Sourdough bread first overview
Brahma Sourdough bread second overview

Milk Buns

Soft, fluffy buttery milk buns with a stiff all-white levain.
Brahma Milk Buns first overview

Cookies

Chewy chocolate chunk cookies with discard levain.
Brahma Cookies first overview

Basil Water

Fermented yeasted water flavoured with basil and sweetened wth organic jaggery.
Brahma Basil Water first overview

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