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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Hole-y cow

We enjoy New Seasons bread, but not when we get this, which is a little too often:

Posted at 6:45 AM | Permalink

Comments (15)

So go buy some wonder bread. It never has this problem.

Jesus. Artisan Bread will have some variation. Tough it out. I know you can do it.

Posted by Roger | August 28, 2010 7:07 AM

Aw, Roger, that's outside the range of acceptable -- the baker let it rise too much, or else the loaf was too small/light to start with. I'm sure they'd swap it out for you, Jack. If not, they have more air in theirs heads than in the ciabatta.

Posted by Mojo | August 28, 2010 7:44 AM

Might I suggest picking up a loaf from Nostrana occasionally. $4.00 a loaf out the door and there is no finer ciabatta available in Oregon.

Posted by Stu B | August 28, 2010 7:48 AM

Jack, How much bread did it cost you for that bread? My guess $5.99
In South Jersey, Cape May County, the going rate for Ciabatta at the Acme Market is $5.99 ON SALE!
Without craters!

Posted by Jeff | August 28, 2010 7:52 AM

That organic yeast packs a punch.

Posted by Bark Munster | August 28, 2010 8:16 AM

New Seasons breads vary with the store. Happy Valley is mediocre to dull. Their french batard samples last Wednesday made cardboard taste wonderful. OTOH, the Division St. store is exceptional.

Bottom like: How much did the bread weigh?

Posted by Lawrence | August 28, 2010 8:28 AM

Yea, but look at that crust!

Posted by Abe | August 28, 2010 8:48 AM

Trader Joe's has good Ciabatta too.
Or try making your own. It's pretty easy, and the kids love to make bread!

Posted by portland native | August 28, 2010 9:01 AM

All I'm saying is this: if you don't like a bakers bread, stop buying it. Or tap the loaf- it is easy to tell which loaves are airy.

Don't be such a curmudgeon.

Posted by Roger | August 28, 2010 9:45 AM

Roger..lighten up...pun intended. The last thing I want is to have you tapping/handling my bread with your unwashed fingers. The bread does not meet QA no matter who is baking it. It shouldn't be on the shelf in the first place.

Posted by Gary R. | August 28, 2010 10:21 AM

Pocket Bread wannabee. This must be a feature, and just needs to be renamed and premium priced. Can you say Corn Fungus?

Posted by dhughes609 | August 28, 2010 10:28 AM

I would tend to agree with Lawrence. I shop at New Seasons on Interstate and have never seen a loaf of Ciabatta like that shown in the photo. Just picked up a loaf yesterday and it is perfect.

Posted by Bankerman | August 28, 2010 3:21 PM

Take it back. They'll make good on it.

Posted by Doris | August 28, 2010 3:29 PM

Well, bankerman, I'm with Jack; I've found those holes a number of times over a period of years. Grand Central used to produce one every once in a while, too.

But I like Jack's creative solution in his more recent post.

Posted by talea | August 29, 2010 5:47 AM

That's simply laziness on the part of the baker, or rather having inexperienced/untrained staff baking breads.

De-gassing is an important part of the baking process, and this is why.

Jack, if you're up for it, I'll take an investment to get my bakery going and you'll have all the properly-baked ciabattas, ryes, sourdoughs, etc. that you could want.

Posted by Andrew | September 1, 2010 3:29 PM

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Garda Chiaretto Rose
Columbia Crest, Two Vines Vineyard 10 White
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley 2009
L'Hortus, Rose de Saignee 2010
Maculan, Pino & Toi 2008
McKinley Springs, Bombing Range Red 2008
Trader Joe's Pinot Gris 2009
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Garda, Classico Chiaretto Rose
Beaulieu, Cabernet, Rutherford 1999
Picos del Montgo, Tempranillo 2008
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La Granja 360, Syrah 2009
Montgras, Carmenere Reserva 2009
Lange, Pinot Gris 2009
Columbia Crest, Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet 2008
Kirkland, Pinot Grigio 2010
Trader Joe's Coastal Syrah 2009
Columbia Crest, Horse Heaven Hills Merlot 2008
Trader Joe's Coastal Chardonnay 2009
Vieux Papes Red
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Santa Rita, Cabernet, Medalla Real 2007
Penfold's, Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2008
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Laforet, Burgogne Chardonnay 2009
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Bonterra, Cabernet 2008
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Maquis Lien 2006
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Palo Alto, Reserve Red 2008
Menguante, Garnacha 2008
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Felsina Berardenga, Vin Santo 1997
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Haden Fig, Pinot Noir 2009
Vega Montan, Mencia 2008
Chateau la Vernede, Coteaux du Languedoc 2007
Mount Defiance, Hellfire (White) 2008
Root: 1, Cabernet 2008
Columbia Crest, Two Vines Pinot Grigio 2009
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Jigsaw, Pinot Noir 2007
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Charles Shaw, Chardonnay 2008
Edmunds St. John, Bone-Jolly, Gamay Rosé 2009
Cameron, Willamette Valley Chardonnay
Il Valore, Sangiovese, Giovane, Puglia 2008
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Kim Crawford, Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008
Domaine du Pesquier, Cotes du Rhone 2005
Cantina Zaccagnini, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2006
Domaine Matrot, Chardonnay, Bourgogne 2007
David Hill, Oregon Sparkling Wine, Brut
Chandler Reach, Monte Regalo 2006
Elk Cove, Pinot Gris 2008
Kirkland, Columbia Valley Merlot 2008
D'Aragon, Old Vine Garnacha 2008
Columbia Crest, Walter Clore Private Reserve 2005
Pavin & Riley, Merlot 2006
David Hill, Estate Pinot Noir, Barrel Select 2006
Castle Rock, Paso Robles Cabernet 2006
Magnificent, Cabernet, Steak House 2008
Conundrum 2008
Beaulieu, Cabernet, Rutherford 1998
Saint Cosme, Cotes-du-Rhone 2007
La Granja, Tempranillo 360, 2008
Santa Rita, Mendalla Real Cabernet 2006
Columbia Crest, Grand Estates Merlot 2006
Andezon, Cotes-du-Rhone 2007
Collegiata, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Troon, Druid's Fluid 2008
La Granja, Tempranillo 2008
Monte Antico, Toscana 2006
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