With only 2 breads left to go in this challenge, I have been dragging my heels somewhat. I sort of feel a bit sad that the end has come. I have come to love hearing from my fellow Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challengers and feel like they have become my new friends. It will be a bit lonely around here without their feedback and support. Aggh!! I’ve become my own worst nightmare, “A group person!!” In school, I always hated group projects. I’m a bit of a loner and prefer to work in isolation. However, having cyber friends is the perfect solution for me. They are around when I want them and then gone when I click my heels! (well, not quite my heels but my computer mouse).
This week’s bread is Potato, Cheddar and Chive Torpedos. The dough is made with a bit of my wild yeast starter as well as some commercial yeast. The addition of boiled potatoes and some potato cooking water make a silky dough. When I first started adding the chives I thought I’d never get them all incorporated into the dough, but after a few minutes of hand kneading, mission accomplished.
Once the dough rises, it’s time to add the cheese and shape the loaf into torpedos.
The dough is left to rise a second time and then it’s scored right through to the cheese layer. Into a hot oven to bake.
Once we sliced into this loaf, it disappeared very quickly. A little chewy and crusty on the outside and soft and gooey inside. A perfect loaf. Damn these caloric little torpedos.
Beautiful!! And don’t worry about the end of the Challenge. You’ll find a new one to keep you occupied and in touch!
Can you believe you only have one more bread left?!? Your torpedoes are gorgeous . . . I loved this one, too . . . your photos make me want to make it again NOW! =)
Ha! Speaking of wanting it NOW….
Saw this early in the morning – quickly threw a dough into my bread machine – went out for my run – got back, kneaded in the chives – rolled the cheese into it – showered – did laundry – was risen and baked in time for brunch with the family. They LOVED it!
What a beautiful picture story. I wish that there was a way to add smells to the story.
I could eat the entire thing…great job!
Please know that I am more than willing to be a taste tester for ANY and all of your baking!! Having had the sumptueous pleasure of enjoying your cookies, I can only imagine how flavourful the breads must be – even if they start with “w”.
Thanks for stopping by Karl!! I am happy to continue baking for you although you have a budding baker under your very own roof. Your daughter is very skilled.
Oh yum! This is my next bread, and after looking at your beautiful cheese filled breads I want to start on them right now.
Mmmmm this bread looks fantastic!