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Ah rite you bread makers.....teach me something....

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northGAcock
northGAcock Posts: 15,164
edited June 2018 in Off Topic
I have been purchasing this Charcole bread from a baker (out of Hilton Head) for a while now. He is a regular at Soda City, a farmers market / art and other stuff set up on Main in Columbia on Satdy’s. The bread is made with Charcole and comes in a beautiful loaf. 


It has exceptional flavor and is complimented by some Kerrygold like no other. 



Anyone make this and have the no-how? Also if you havn’t.....you should learn. Dis $hit is good. 
Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,314
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    Is it a Rye bread? Kinda looks like a dark rye which typically  gets its deep color from cocoa powder. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
    edited June 2018
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    No....it is charcole which I see now an important detail I left out.

    edit...I fixed that. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    they add this for the color (or lack of)

    https://www.amazon.com/Food-Grade-Activated-Charcoal-Powder/dp/B00LT296A8/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1529781803&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=activated+food+grade+charcoal&dpPl=1&dpID=51cY86c2pBL&ref=plSrch
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,768
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    https://bake-street.com/en/sourdough-charcoal-bread/


    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    nolaegghead said:
    they add this for the color (or lack of)

    https://www.amazon.com/Food-Grade-Activated-Charcoal-Powder/dp/B00LT296A8/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1529781803&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=activated+food+grade+charcoal&dpPl=1&dpID=51cY86c2pBL&ref=plSrch
    Thanks Nola......a bit of a bump here as I had an incredible Bacon Lettece Tomatoe on this bread for lunch. Dukes Mayo and earloom  maters. For any who have made this bread, do you include the Charcole in the bread mix and coat it before baking? 


    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

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    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Teefus
    Teefus Posts: 1,208
    edited June 2018
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    The loaf looks like the petrified head of a space alien, or a meteorite.  Just saying...
    Michiana, South of the border.
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 9,307
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    Teefus said:
    The loaf looks like the petrified head of a space alien, or a meteorite.  Just saying...
    Exactly what I thought when seeing it. I’m sure it’s good; just look like something I’d find in the bottom of my bag of lump (or in Area 51)! 
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    GrateEggspectations said:
    Teefus said:
    The loaf looks like the petrified head of a space alien, or a meteorite.  Just saying...
    Exactly what I thought when seeing it. I’m sure it’s good; just look like something I’d find in the bottom of my bag of lump (or in Area 51)! 
    If you guys only knew. This is an awesome bread. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

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    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    northGAcock said:


    I thought it looked like an overcooked chicken. Maybe one of the birds @Mickey's wings came from. :rofl:
    =)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Actually, I like very dark bread. Just don't seem right to eat charcoal! :)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,979
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    Teefus said:
    The loaf looks like the petrified head of a space alien, or a meteorite.  Just saying...

    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    Carolina Q said:
    Actually, I like very dark bread. Just don't seem right to eat charcoal! :)
    Actually there are health benifits.......but in bread is not one of them. Helps digestion, eliminate gas and whiten teeth are a few. I stand by the great flavor in bread though. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    Most of the claimed health benefits are questionable. Possible adverse health impacts. May actually prevent your body from accessing the nutrients in the bread made with charcoal. It is worth investigating for yourself and making your own decision on whether to use or not.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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    jtcBoynton said:
    Most of the claimed health benefits are questionable. Possible adverse health impacts. May actually prevent your body from accessing the nutrients in the bread made with charcoal. It is worth investigating for yourself and making your own decision on whether to use or not.
    Ground up Rockwood lump is the healthiest thing on the planet. Ground up Royal Oak and (gasp!) Cowboy will kill you quick. 
    Jefferson, GA
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  • Carolina Q
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    Apparently, since activated charcoal absorbs many things, eating it can negate the effects of certain prescription drugs. Including birth control (oops). I think there's a time element involved... i.e. don't eat charcoal within x hours of taking your med. Don't know if a slice of bread is gonna do it or if you'd have to eat the whole loaf for it to matter. If you're on anything, might wanna ask your doc before enjoying a nice lump of coal. =)
     
    https://www.eater.com/2017/6/7/15750526/activated-charcoal-black-food-trend-nyc-ban

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • HeavyG
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    northGAcock said:
    Carolina Q said:
    Actually, I like very dark bread. Just don't seem right to eat charcoal! :)
    Actually there are health benifits.......but in bread is not one of them. Helps digestion, eliminate gas and whiten teeth are a few. I stand by the great flavor in bread though. 
    From the article @lkapigian linked to:

    "Active charcoal enjoys a very bad reputation as to its taste and I do not deny that it is so (although I have not tried it in those proportions). But in today´s recipe you will not notice difference in taste at all unlike any other sourdough bread."

    I have no idea what recipe is used for the bread you bought but I'd be surprised if the addition of a few grams of charcoal has much impact on flavor.

    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    HeavyG said:
    northGAcock said:
    Carolina Q said:
    Actually, I like very dark bread. Just don't seem right to eat charcoal! :)
    Actually there are health benifits.......but in bread is not one of them. Helps digestion, eliminate gas and whiten teeth are a few. I stand by the great flavor in bread though. 
    From the article @lkapigian linked to:

    "Active charcoal enjoys a very bad reputation as to its taste and I do not deny that it is so (although I have not tried it in those proportions). But in today´s recipe you will not notice difference in taste at all unlike any other sourdough bread."

    I have no idea what recipe is used for the bread you bought but I'd be surprised if the addition of a few grams of charcoal has much impact on flavor.

    Sorry Heavy.....in this case it does. Adds just a little flavor and a lot of color.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

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    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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