John's Barrel/vault build

[Greenman]

Re: John's Barrel/vault build

And that is what it is all about! Enjoy.

[JohnR]

Re: John's Barrel/vault build

Week two of oven use: So far all is well, a few cracks in the oven but nothing major. I haven't been able to paint the stucco or finish the chimney cap because the weather turned bitter cold. I've baked pizza four times now (about 50 pies total). There is more black/burn than I would like on the crust so I may have to cook at a lower temp. I've been trying to cook at 750 F hearth temp with flame half-way across the vault. I ordered Caputo 00 and follow the FB recipe, but still had some charring last night. The pizza is still very good, I just need more practice. I am very please with the heat retention and heat up time of the oven... More on that once I use the oven a little more.

Today I tried a second bread bake (the first attempt was poor to mediocre). Today was much better... The dark loafs are a "pain rustique" with half whole wheat and half bread flour (French bread?) and the lighter boules are a similar recipe (I think high hydration) with AP flour. I made to focaccia loaves, english muffins, and scones. I think the crust and crumb are close to what they ought to be... steaming the oven made a huge difference in the crust.

[gummz]

Re: John's Barrel/vault build

Nice Work~!!

I also find it hard to bake pies at 750DegF.. i find it works better between 650~700DegF (floor temp). Try that range.


also... try beer can chicken... 350degF for 2 hours .. comes out very soft and juicy.. so good ~~