tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post114540518463497456..comments2024-02-29T00:56:45.315-08:00Comments on Bryanna Clark Grogan’s Vegan Feast Kitchen/ 23rd Century Table: THE 1906 EARTHQUAKE IN SAN FRANCISCO, MY GRANDFATHER, & SOURDOUGHBryanna Clark Groganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13235333928055873948noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-36216611436973605092012-09-30T15:41:35.066-07:002012-09-30T15:41:35.066-07:00i make a very successful sourdough starter using o...i make a very successful sourdough starter using organic raisins, water, flour...takes about a week to ten days...mix 'em up in a clean canning jar...i love the evolution(s)of the wild yeast(s)...<br />dan essmandaniel essmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-50299914590440369222010-11-13T17:07:54.342-08:002010-11-13T17:07:54.342-08:00No problem, William! You can freeze excess starte...No problem, William! You can freeze excess starter to make new starter with. Or, yes, bake with it. You can add seeds, etc. to many bread recipes, but you'll just have to experiment with the amounts, because it depends on your taste. Start with 1/4 cup per loaf, perhaps. happy baking!Bryanna Clark Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235333928055873948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-62042505781962314152010-11-13T16:59:00.365-08:002010-11-13T16:59:00.365-08:00Dear Bryanna.
Apologies for asking one comment aft...Dear Bryanna.<br />Apologies for asking one comment after another! I have 2 more questions:<br />1. When you have an excess of starter, can it be used (baked and eaten) as is, rather than throwing it away?<br />2. Can sunflower seeds and other kinds of seeds (pumpkin, flax, poppy) be added to any bread recipe? If so, should it be at any particular point in the baking cycle?<br />Williamtokyoveganhttp://vegandietguy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-45375426196022778612010-10-26T19:21:47.684-07:002010-10-26T19:21:47.684-07:00Hi, Bryanna. I have really been enjoying experimen...Hi, Bryanna. I have really been enjoying experimenting with your starter. My neighborhood bakery makes apple puffs by rolling the sourdough thin and putting a 1/4 piece of baked apple inside with maple syrup and slitting the top so it looks so beautiful like a leaf after baking. May I use your starter as is to try to make my own apple puffs, or would you recommend another recipe?<br />Thanks always,<br />Williamtokyoveganhttp://vegandietguy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-17605281222623171782010-09-14T07:28:58.003-07:002010-09-14T07:28:58.003-07:00Thanks, tokyovegan! You could try adding a couple ...Thanks, tokyovegan! You could try adding a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice.<br /><br />I just lay a piece of foil over the top of the pan, as you say-- sorry I wasn't clear about that!<br /><br />I haven't made pumpernickel in a bread machine-- I usually make the very compact sourdough, slow-rise, slow-bake type, like Dutch pumpernickel-- the recipe is here;<br />http://veganfeastkitchen.blogspot.com/2006/11/creamy-pea-soup-dutch-pumpernickel.html<br /><br />Cheers~!Bryanna Clark Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235333928055873948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-54455519975811639472010-09-13T23:25:56.382-07:002010-09-13T23:25:56.382-07:00Hi, Bryanna.
First, let me say I really appreciate...Hi, Bryanna.<br />First, let me say I really appreciate your site! I made your Levantine Sanieh last week, and it was out of this world.<br />After wanting to try sourdough for months, I've finally found the time and energy. The starter (whole wheat bread flour with added rye) looks like it's supposed to, and I've now got the sponge going in the bread machine. Only problem is no vitamin c in the house. May I substitute lemon juice or something else?<br />2 more questions: Is it possible to make pumpernickel bread with this, too?<br />How do you cover the window on the inside of the bread maker without the foil falling into the dough? Can I just place the foil on top of the pan?<br />Thanks,<br />Williamtokyoveganhttp://vegandietguy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1145584625008500312006-04-20T18:57:00.000-07:002006-04-20T18:57:00.000-07:00Hi Bryanna!I just found your blog. I miss you. H...Hi Bryanna!<BR/>I just found your blog. I miss you. Hope you're doing great. The sourdough starter looks awesome.<BR/><BR/>xoxo<BR/>kitteeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1145566414645353302006-04-20T13:53:00.000-07:002006-04-20T13:53:00.000-07:00Bryanna,You have interesting stories and histories...Bryanna,<BR/><BR/>You have interesting stories and histories in your family. I will look it up (the mural, I mean) if I ever go to San Francisco again.<BR/><BR/>I met your mother and didn't know that she is an artist but we had nice conversations.<BR/><BR/>So far, I experienced earthquakes in California but 've never been close to the epicenter. I cross my finger that I would not ever experience it. :-)<BR/><BR/>SIVspiceislandveganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993360181907389563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1145504585828776152006-04-19T20:43:00.000-07:002006-04-19T20:43:00.000-07:00Yes, he was quite the dandy until he died, in his ...Yes, he was quite the dandy until he died, in his late 80's-- always the dapper suit, tie, and hat. He was a muralist, painter and silkscreen artist. He painted murals in theaters from Mexico to Alaska, and some of the backgrounds in the Museum of Natural History in San Francisco. He painted in oil, too-- his California redwoods were quite well known. He also was a co-inventor of a particular type of silkscreening. A fellow in Switzerland is writing a book about the history of silkscreening, and has been corresponding with us about this. My mother is also an artist, though she specialized in portraits. My grandfather taught her the art of painting on gold leaf, which gives a very special effect. She has done some beautiful gold leaf paintings.Bryanna Clark Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235333928055873948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1145494132597006962006-04-19T17:48:00.000-07:002006-04-19T17:48:00.000-07:00At the risk of appearing entirely superficial, I m...At the risk of appearing entirely superficial, I must say that your grandfather is so handsome and quite dashing! Can you tell us about his artwork?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1145483981334879972006-04-19T14:59:00.000-07:002006-04-19T14:59:00.000-07:00Nothing special-- I just crush a 500 mg tablet bet...Nothing special-- I just crush a 500 mg tablet between two spoons!Bryanna Clark Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235333928055873948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1145482719583380602006-04-19T14:38:00.000-07:002006-04-19T14:38:00.000-07:00Bryanna,Do you use 500 mg vitamin C from your vita...Bryanna,<BR/><BR/>Do you use 500 mg vitamin C from your vitamin tablet or do you buy a powder form? <BR/><BR/>Or, maybe there is a special vitamin C for baking purposes?<BR/><BR/>It is interesting that I have never heard about it. Thanks so much for sharing your valuable information. Obviously, I am not familiar with baking bread. The staple of my diet is rice. I am learning something new everyday.<BR/><BR/>SIVspiceislandveganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993360181907389563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1145482263724003612006-04-19T14:31:00.000-07:002006-04-19T14:31:00.000-07:00Anonymous: you can certainly make this in the ove...Anonymous: you can certainly make this in the oven! Just rise your sponge overnight, then add the rest of the ingredients and knead at least 10 minutes. Let it rise until double in a warm place. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9 x 5" loaf pan. Let rise until just over the top of the pan. Slash with a razor blade and squirt the top with a spray of water. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes, or til nicely browned. You can make a braided bread out of this, too.Bryanna Clark Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235333928055873948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1145478367811594132006-04-19T13:26:00.000-07:002006-04-19T13:26:00.000-07:00Do you have instructions for making this by hand? ...Do you have instructions for making this by hand? I would love that as I don't have or want a bread maker.<BR/>thank you so much for the detailed info.<BR/>I can't wait to make this !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1145474542619001462006-04-19T12:22:00.000-07:002006-04-19T12:22:00.000-07:00SIV, the vitamin C is a bakers' way of adding acid...SIV, the vitamin C is a bakers' way of adding acid to dough. Acid (including sourdough and lemon juice) is a "dough conditioner", which makes bread light, which this bread is supposed to be.Bryanna Clark Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235333928055873948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1145462419720774852006-04-19T09:00:00.000-07:002006-04-19T09:00:00.000-07:00Bryanna,You are inspiring me! Did you add 500 mg ...Bryanna,<BR/><BR/>You are inspiring me! Did you add 500 mg vitamin C? Why and what is it for? That's odd. I have never heard of adding vitamin to bread.<BR/><BR/>SIVspiceislandveganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993360181907389563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1145441580669411072006-04-19T03:13:00.000-07:002006-04-19T03:13:00.000-07:00I love baking breads. Thanks for sharing the tips ...I love baking breads. Thanks for sharing the tips for making sourdough.Isil Simsekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848918410956563032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1145419887371180892006-04-18T21:11:00.000-07:002006-04-18T21:11:00.000-07:00I've made the sourdough before and I think I'll tr...I've made the sourdough before and I think I'll try it again. I got tired of playing with mine and let it go bad. It is nice to hear your earth shaking memories connected with them.Dorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001818777096357255noreply@blogger.com