Cobb Loaf - With photo

[JulieO]

Yes I hand wash too only takes a sec.  I've already ordered the 23cm sized one as I think that will be a better fit for this loaf and your photo proves that so thanks. 

[judydawn]

Posting Hally's cob loaf for her.

[Bedlam]

CP63 just saw your wonderful Cobb loafs and proofing bowl.  Can you use any up turned bowl? Does it just keep the heat in, and of course leave a decorative finish?  Love it, have you seen them in Perth or only on the net?

[JulieO]

Wow Hally that looks so crusty and good, well done, you're really coming along in leaps and bounds now with your bread making aren't you. 

Hi Bedlam, I originally thought of using an upturned glass bowl, firstly to help keep the shape rounded as it rose and secondly being glass I could see how it was rising without having to lift it up to check.  It's totally not necessary to use any bowl if you don't want to, you could just shape it into a round as best you can.  It is a rustic loaf so it doesn't have to be perfect.  I've been using the proofing basket but to be honest I seem to like the finish of the cob better when doing the original way for some reason.  Can't explain it really just my thoughts. 

[CreamPuff63]

I agree JO. it does give it a more spherical look, but a cobb loaf is rustic anyway so it doesn't really need to be perfectly round. Just shape the dough manually to be as small as you can (to about a 20cm diameter or thereabouts) and it still works a treat. It  was just one of those things you buy when you want to have a little experiment. I do think a pizza stone is worth it tho... I bought a slasher (which I can't remember the name of) and I poke my finger in the middle of the dough and then slash an "X" (saw this on U-tube)

PS. I don't think you even need a pizza stone, you could try using a travertine tile or something rustic like that. Think Italian -- they are very good at improvising 

[Halex]

Thanks JulieO
We ate half with our home made minestrone soup and now having some for breakfast as toast. The crust is really crispy and as toast it's really delish, now has made me question, should I ever buy bread again. NO. Not unless I have too.
Hally

[virgo9]

Hi Julie, I've been making your Cobb loaf for a while now and it always turns out really well. The kids love it for toast, although there normally isn't too much (if any) left over after a weekend lunch etc. I have one question though, and it is probably a bit silly! Every time I make the bread I crack an egg for the egg wash, and then it normally goes down the sink, with me always wondering if I could use it for something else. Can I keep it for the next loaf, or put it into something else?

Thanks!

[CreamPuff63]

I do either of 2 things normally:

a) mix it in with the dog food as its good for his coat
b) use it for another loaf glazing, within 1-2 days. (I can probably say that after having brushed a loaf that contains yeast that this may not be highly recommended  )

[fundj&e]

I Freeze it or Stir through a pasta dish or any dish you are making. i never throw it out

[judydawn]

I add more eggs to it and have scrambled eggs.

[achookwoman]

Add more milk and flour and make piklets

[virgo9]

Thanks for all of these ideas everyone! So there are a few things that I can use it for, the very least being giving it to the dog. I don't know why I didn't think of it. That will be a nice regular treat for her (and she might even get some pikelets from the kids too )

[JulieO]

Hi Virgo, sorry I missed your post I've been in and out of town the last couple of days for jury duty, today is the first chance I've had to be on-line.  

What everyone has suggested is fine, or you can just spray it with water instead of coating with the egg.  I've done that when I've not had many eggs left.  The appearance of it won't be as golden but if that's not a concern then you can do that.  Thanks for reporting back.  

[Halex]

Hi virgo9

Thank you for asking  that question, as I have always thought what a waste as I tip it down the sink.

Does anyone  know can cats eat raw egg?

Hally

[judydawn]

Here's an interesting piece on what not to feed cats Hally - top right hand corner will give you 20 foods. Pity Thermomixer isn't on regularly these days as he is a vet and could answer all our pet questions.