There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Ooopsie Crackers - Testing

I sometimes make mistakes. This time I was making one of my Commons breads, and I forgot to add the yeast. I could tell because 24hrs later, still no bubbles. This is a potential save.

1 - This is really good! I need to even out my rolling, and a full recipe of the bread dough makes a lot!!! I made a half recipe but used the same amount of flour as for a full recipe, so there's that. The dough is still very sticky but putting down a lot of flour when rolling seems to work. I lightly brushed with olive oil and sprinkled on salt and it was good stuff!

Yeast-less dough base
120 (maybe 240?) g flour
30 g olive oil or melted butter
2–4 g salt (to taste)
  1. Mix everything until cohesive. You want a firmer dough than the flatbread — not sticky.
  2. Allow the dough to rest 20–30 minutes, which helps with rolling. 
  3. Divide into 2–3 pieces and roll each piece very thin, as thin as possible (1–2 mm), almost translucent.
  4. Prick all over with a fork.
  5. Optional toppings: flaky salt, sesame seeds, cracked pepper, herbs
  6. Bake 355°F for 12–18 minutes depending on thickness. Rotate tray halfway to ensure even baking.
  7. Cool fully - be patient, they crisp up as they cool.
What to expect:
Snappy, lightly sour crackers with a deep, almost cultured flavour.

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