As you all know, I’m a mad keen fossil collector, with a particular passion for ammonites…
So I was a bit excited to discover that my bread stamp which I’ve had for years cuts perfect ammonite spirals…
I made up a large batch of my version of Em’s sourdough focaccia, using a 50:50 mix of bakers flour and plain flour, and let it prove overnight.
The following morning, I dipped my cutter into a bowl of water…
…and stamped away! I re-dipped in the water after every press…
I was a little over-enthusiastic and ran our of space for the final row…
Fossil focaccia! I was so chuffed with how the slab baked…
This was huge fun to make and I’m going to experiment with cookie cutters next. If you try it with other shapes, please let me know how you go!
That’s a fun idea. Your ammonite fossils are beautiful. We have one we found at Lyme Regis in Dorset. It’s tiny though and not as pretty as yours.
Going on a fossil hunt in Lyme Regis is on my wishlist! :)
Celia, I hope you do get there one day. You might enjoy reading about our day in the meantime. https://theeternaltraveller.wordpress.com/2016/11/27/buried-treasure/
Your fossil focaccia looks so cool! What a neat idea.
LOVE IT!
Brilliant!
It’s almost begging for individual ammonite focaccias… geology on a plate :-)
How lovely that you can combine your passions into one tasty dish. Woman may live by fossil focaccia bread alone (although wine and water can help.)
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!!
Dear Celia, what an absolutely fantastic idea! I’ve been a breadbaker for four years and you know what, I own such a spiral bread press for making rolls. Next week I’m going to try your fossil bread – be sure! Thank you very much for the inspiration. Bye
What about the heat wave? Hope you’re feeling fine and everything is ok with your family.
Thanks for asking Tina – hot but not nearly as bad in Sydney as it is in other parts of Australia! It IS making baking a bit tricky though! :) Have fun with your fossil bread! :)
Love it, Celia…I am at last on my first sourdough starter…Reading your friends instructions it is a lovely book…Day 3 and it is lively and re-reading your Singapore post I am thinking I should let it start to move and then put in the fridge until tomorrow morning then repeat ..Am I on the right lines???
Carol, that makes sense if it’s really hot and humid, but be aware that a new starter might not instantly be as resilient as a mature one. I’m so glad you enjoyed Em’s book!
I am Celia am loving Em’s book also keeping a close eye on this starter as it is very hot and humid here thank you, Celia :)
So very you….fabulous!!
Looks great Celia
Nice!