Desem Bread - The Fresh Loaf

Jan 8, 2013 · Desem is essentially a 100% whole grain pain au levain, done in the old French way for customers who did not like their bread sour. To keep the acid notes to a minimum, bakers …

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Jan 8, 2013 · Desem is essentially a 100% whole grain pain au levain, done in the old French way for customers who did not like their bread sour. To keep the acid notes to a minimum, bakers …

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Inspired Bread: Phil's 100% Whole Wheat Desem - The Fresh Loaf

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Mar 31, 2012 · I have been meaning to make a Flemish Desem for years. I actually started making a Desem starter once from scratch, but lacked the persistance to follow through. Phil's …

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What does Desem bread taste like?

Desem bread made from a mature desem is characterized by a strong rise, and a light texture, with a nutty taste. When made properly desem bread is less sour than German or San Francisco sourdough breads. The loaf is similar in process to the French "pain au levain", but made with whole wheat flour and starter instead of white flour. ...

How do you make Desem bread?

Ingredients: Directions: combined flour with salt and water. Add desem starter, roughly measured out. Knead the two together until well combined and bread dough is sticky and shiny. Set in a bowl that allows for a wee bit of expansion and place in a slightly warmed oven for 3 hrs. When time is up, tip dough out of bowl and gently deflate. ...

What is Desem bread?

Desem bread is considered to be a "naturally leavened" bread, rather than a "yeasted" bread. It keeps well and digests comfortably. Desem bread has a strong following in the natural foods community, where it was largely popularized by vegetarian cookbook author Laurel Robertson. ...

Is Desem bread sourdough?

Desem bread is a very mild sourdough bread. So mild in fact, that most folks won’t label it as such. Perhaps referring to it as a natural yeast bread would be a more accurate term! There is a special, 2 week process to cultivate the proper yeasts, after which the starter must be fed 1-2x per week. The bread is delicious, absolutely delicious! ...

Is Desem bread healthy?

Yes, desem bread is considered healthy due to its natural fermentation process, which breaks down gluten and enhances nutrient bioavailability. The slow fermentation also produces beneficial bacteria and acids that improve digestibility and flavor. ...

Is Desem a sourdough starter?

While desem is a type of sourdough starter, it stands apart in several key ways. Traditional sourdough starters often use a mix of flours, such as rye or all-purpose, and tend to have a higher hydration level. This results in a more liquid, bubbling starter that requires frequent feedings. ...