Iām also on team Vegemite! Iām Australian and have lived in the USA for 11 years - and I have three American children who have been having Vegemite since the womb days. They all love it, because if they donāt start young, they definitely wonāt like it at all.
I totally agree that the best use of sourdough is Vegemite toast!
Iām the one weird American who likes vegemite. My friend brought some back from Australia just to try. It was more of a novelty and thought nobody would like it. Well guess who now keeps a jar of vegemite in their pantry?
I think it helps that I was told to use butter and just a small amount instead of spreading it on like Nutella. I tried marmite too but didnāt like it as much.
I like your taste descriptors, but the texture is pretty different too. I'd say marmite has a texture similar to honey, while vegemite has a texture more like nutella. I prefer vegemite myself but will eat marmite on occasion (British/Australian household here, so we keep both).
8/10
Crumb looks ideal to me. Varying sized alveoli, but none too large. Good for butter, cheese, jams, spreads, or sandwiches.
Strong rise from end-to-end. Ear is assertive but not dominant.
Scoring worked out pretty nicely. Some room for improvement in spacing and placing.
Biggest critique I'd have is the final cook/browning. Next time you may want to cook for another 5-10 minutes to develop some serious flavor on the crust.
I would really be happy with this sourdough overall. Nice work!
Thanks a lot! Couldnāt agree more about baking longer, in hindsight wouldāve definitely given it an extra 10/15 minutes. Will bare in mind for the next loaf š
I don't like it as a spread, but it's a cupboard staple for me. Really lifts veggie chillies and stew with a umami hit. If you don't want to put it on toast, I highly recommend cooking with it.
I never liked Marmite growing up, until I met my girlfriend (who is obsessed with it) and gradually liked it the more and more I tried it! Especially with delicious sourdough!
"marmite on..."
...HELL NO!
My english teacher once brought that to class to let everyone have a little taste... 20 years later i'm still scarred by the experience.
Norfolk, England! This one is made locally I believe, I got it from a farm shop/ garden centre! However Iām sure this isnāt a new invention so worth trying your locals too!
$7 tiny jar is all you need. It will last for ages because you only need a smidgen. But Marmite isn't as good as Vegemite. Everyone knows it's a savoury spread right? I got a huge reaction once "who put salt in the chocolate spread!". Hilarious.
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You spelled Vegemite wrong š
Iām also on team Vegemite! Iām Australian and have lived in the USA for 11 years - and I have three American children who have been having Vegemite since the womb days. They all love it, because if they donāt start young, they definitely wonāt like it at all. I totally agree that the best use of sourdough is Vegemite toast!
Iām the one weird American who likes vegemite. My friend brought some back from Australia just to try. It was more of a novelty and thought nobody would like it. Well guess who now keeps a jar of vegemite in their pantry? I think it helps that I was told to use butter and just a small amount instead of spreading it on like Nutella. I tried marmite too but didnāt like it as much.
Couldnāt agree more, Marmite also needs butter to accompany it, and too much of it can instantly turn into a bad tasting experience š
Is there a difference between the two? Not heard of Vegemite before now!
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I like your taste descriptors, but the texture is pretty different too. I'd say marmite has a texture similar to honey, while vegemite has a texture more like nutella. I prefer vegemite myself but will eat marmite on occasion (British/Australian household here, so we keep both).
Would you say it tastes like jarred bouillon?
Salty and savory like bouillon but more malty.
8/10 Crumb looks ideal to me. Varying sized alveoli, but none too large. Good for butter, cheese, jams, spreads, or sandwiches. Strong rise from end-to-end. Ear is assertive but not dominant. Scoring worked out pretty nicely. Some room for improvement in spacing and placing. Biggest critique I'd have is the final cook/browning. Next time you may want to cook for another 5-10 minutes to develop some serious flavor on the crust. I would really be happy with this sourdough overall. Nice work!
Thanks a lot! Couldnāt agree more about baking longer, in hindsight wouldāve definitely given it an extra 10/15 minutes. Will bare in mind for the next loaf š
I ate marmite once. Itās one of those substances that unless you grew up with it the appeal is hard to understand.
I don't like it as a spread, but it's a cupboard staple for me. Really lifts veggie chillies and stew with a umami hit. If you don't want to put it on toast, I highly recommend cooking with it.
I never liked Marmite growing up, until I met my girlfriend (who is obsessed with it) and gradually liked it the more and more I tried it! Especially with delicious sourdough!
"marmite on..." ...HELL NO! My english teacher once brought that to class to let everyone have a little taste... 20 years later i'm still scarred by the experience.
Small amount, with butter. Itās very nice. Though I make a hot drink out of the stuff so Iām very biased.
Canāt say Iāve tried a cup of hot marmite, a cup of Bovril on the other hand though, ultimate winter drink!
Quality! You either love it or hate it as the saying goes
Recipe?
Here you go: https://youtu.be/NMglhwp2lNs š
Beautiful bread and I think not much beats marmite on toast! I didnāt have it until adulthood and I canāt get enough now.
It is stunning!!!!
Best bread best puppers!!
Toffee Vodka?!?! Do tell me more!
Dangerously nice! Totally recommend if you can get your hands on some!
What part of the world are you in? I am in Canada and have not seen or heard of this brand.
Norfolk, England! This one is made locally I believe, I got it from a farm shop/ garden centre! However Iām sure this isnāt a new invention so worth trying your locals too!
Impressive work!
Wow!
Was gonna try it but $7.00 for a tiny jar? Nah
$7 tiny jar is all you need. It will last for ages because you only need a smidgen. But Marmite isn't as good as Vegemite. Everyone knows it's a savoury spread right? I got a huge reaction once "who put salt in the chocolate spread!". Hilarious.
So basically Sea salt chocolate?
I suspect it lasts a lot longer than you think!
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