This video introduces a unique natural yeast starter. Koji is a type of mold that has been used in making sake and other fermented foods in Japan since ancient time. You can find dried Koji online, in Asian grocery stores and health food stores. Koji works with wild yeast in Sakadane, resulting in a powerful non- acidic starter with mild lovely fragrance. I think Sakadane makes the softest bread. There are many different ways to make Sakadane, but I show you a very simple recipe - just mix the ingredients and shake once a day for 5 days. Hope this video helps bakers discover the special starter.
@shokoi.89412 ай бұрын
sourdough 食パンに続き、こちらも作ってみました。焼くとプーっと膨らむ、プリプリの可愛い生地!焼き上がりは、表面に透明感があり、外側はパリパリ。中はフワフワで、割ると糸を引く絶品!コクのあるお味で、何もつけず、そのままムシャムシャ食べてます。またまた素晴らしいレシピ、有難うございます。m_ _ m
Thank you for the lovely video May I ask how do I maintain or feed the Sakadane?
@umailab Жыл бұрын
The finished SAKADANE lasts in the fridge for a month. Once a day, open the lid to let air in, close the lid and shake. (Actually I often forget but it seems to be OK). Use it as yeast water. The typical ratio is to replace 20% of the water in the recipe. I keep using it without feeding. To make more, mix the koji, cooked rice and water as the recipe, and then add a little remaining SAKADANE. Let ferment at room temperature. Let air in and shake once a day. It bubbles much faster and stronger this time. The starter showed in the beginning of the video is the second generation. Completed only in 3 days. Let me know if you have any other questions. Enjoy!
@lt8900 Жыл бұрын
@@umailab Thanks a bunch for your detailed explanations … I will try look for koji soon! Thanks a million again ありがとうございます😊
@lt8900 Жыл бұрын
I finally got the dried koji ! Very excited to try make it but it stopped bubbling after Day 4 😢 I tried making bread with it and it didn’t proof at all… May I know if I need to hydrate the dried koji before using? So sorry for the inconvenience… Thank you for your patience
@umailab Жыл бұрын
You do not need to hydrate the Koji. Did you open the lid and shake well once a day?
@lt8900 Жыл бұрын
Yes I did I will try make a fresh one again Thank you so very much for your prompt reply
My sakadane is at day five and the smell is slightly sour and yeasty. Is this normal? It smells more similar to a regular sourdough starter than I expected. From your description "smells like sake" I was expecting something more sweet. I‘ve shaken it and opened the lid every day and it seems to be going well otherwise.
@umailab Жыл бұрын
I think the smell and acidity may be affected by temperature and how many acidophilus bacteria get in (that was in Koji or from the environment) . If it does not smell offensive it’s fine. It becomes stronger when you make the second batch by mixing the ingredients and add a spoonful of left over Sakadane.
@delicatebelle Жыл бұрын
@@umailab thank you so much for the reply. I noticed that since I last wrote you the sakadane has lost its visible activity. It no longer bubbles and there is no more gas when opening the lid. Does this mean it‘s time to refeed or has the starter "died"?
@umailab Жыл бұрын
In the fridge, Sakadane looks quiet but keeps its activity. You can use it to mix bread dough for 1 month or longer. It stays active longer if you open the lid to let fresh air in, close the lid and shake once a day. Replace 20% of the water with Sakadane.