This turkey shaped sourdough bread is made with just flour, salt, water and starter. Naturally leavened carb rich Turkey can be centerpiece in your Thanksgiving Table.
It is fun to play with dough as play dough and make your artistic creations. Earlier I have tried yeasted turkey shaped bread. I have shaped dog, bird using sourdough bread dough.
Are you looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year? Look no further than baking a delicious turkey-shaped bread! This unique and eye-catching bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it’s surprisingly easy to make
In this guide, we’ll combine the best of two worlds the Vituperio Baking Studio’s Pumpkin Sourdough Bread and Zesty South Indian Kitchen’s Turkey-Shaped Sourdough Bread to create the ultimate Thanksgiving turkey bread recipe. We’ll also answer some frequently asked questions about shaped breads and sourdough starters.
Ingredients:
- 420g water (40% baker’s math)
- 190g leaven (20% baker’s math)
- 955g total flour (100% baker’s math)
- 859g white flour (90% of total flour)
- 95g whole wheat flour (10% of total flour)
- 334g pumpkin puree (35% of total flour)
- 19g salt (2% of total flour)
Instructions:
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the water, leaven, white flour, whole wheat flour, pumpkin puree, and salt. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined and there are no dry spots.
- Bulk fermentation: Perform folds every 30 minutes for the next 3-4 hours. Your dough should be elastic, extensible, and show signs of fermentation. It should also look airy.
- Divide and shape: Divide the dough into two equal halves. Shape each half into a turkey shape, using the video instructions from Vituperio Baking Studio as a guide.
- Proofing: Place the shaped dough in bannetons, seam side up, and flour them with rice flour. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours for the sourdough magic to happen.
- Baking: Preheat your oven to 480°F with the Dutch oven inside. Score the dough and bake for 20 minutes with the lid on. Take the lid off and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a ripe sourdough starter: A good trick to test if your starter is ready is to see if it floats in water.
- Use cold dough: This will make it easier to handle and shape.
- Be confident with the cuts: Don’t worry about deflating the loaf!
- Enjoy! This bread is best served warm with butter or your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is a shaped bread?
A shaped bread is any bread that is shaped into a specific form, such as a turkey, pumpkin, or animal. Shaped breads are often made with sourdough starter, which gives them a slightly tangy flavor and a chewy texture.
- What is a sourdough starter?
A sourdough starter is a mixture of flour and water that has been fermented with wild yeast and bacteria. It is used to leaven bread, giving it a unique flavor and texture.
- Can I use any bread dough to make a shaped bread?
Yes, you can use any bread dough to make a shaped bread. However, sourdough dough is a good choice because it is more extensible and easier to shape.
- How do I make a sourdough starter?
There are many different ways to make a sourdough starter. You can find instructions online or in cookbooks.
- Where can I find more information about shaped breads and sourdough starters?
There are many resources available online and in libraries about shaped breads and sourdough starters. You can also find information from baking blogs and websites.
Additional Resources:
- Vituperio Baking Studio: https://vituperio.com/turkey-shaped-bread/
- Zesty South Indian Kitchen: https://zestysouthindiankitchen.com/turkey-shaped-sourdough-bread/
- King Arthur Baking: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sourdough-starter-recipe
- The Perfect Loaf: https://www.theperfectloaf.com/sourdough-starter/
Baking a turkey-shaped bread for Thanksgiving is a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday. With a little practice, you can create a beautiful and delicious bread that will impress your family and friends. So get started today and enjoy the delicious rewards of your labor!
Tips to make perfect Turkey Shaped Sourdough bread
Always use 75% hydration of dough. If you use more, you won’t be able to score the dough.
After transferring from the banneton don’t brush the dough with rice flour. Then Turkey leg shape won’t attach to the body.
Combine paprika and coca powder and sprinkle over the dough to give it a distinctive color when baked.
While scoring make sure not to make a deep score in the dough.
Only two leg part of dough you need to cut it out. While making wings
Second, a phenomenon known as “oven spring” occurs when bread dough is first placed in the oven; this expansion is controlled by scoring. Bakers score their loaves to help the dough rise and determine where to open, as well as to keep them from cracking.
What is best way to engage kids in the baking?
Make the festival or holiday baking fun. You can also use sourdough just like other bread dough. But it requires extra time one. As sourdough doubles slowly. [feast_advanced_jump_to].