I love that this was traditionally made using sourdough starter, and wonder if there are any tips for converting (back) to this from commercial ye...
...ast? Thanks
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Pantramvai (Milanese Italian Raisin Bread)
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Do as it says, except reduce yeast to 1/2 teaspoon, and if you need to proof it (I prefer instant yeast because it doesn't need this extra step) do so in 138 grams of the liquid. Mix 60 grams of starter into the 138 g water + yeast mixture until well blended. Proceed with the recipe except use only 220 grams of flour. If that works well, the next time you can try 80 grams of starter and reduce the liquid and flour each by 40 grams, not 30 (as I've just done). I like to start with a small percentage the first time I convert.
You'll have a much longer rise time, as you know, using less yeast. Let us know how it turns out!
Cheers,
AntoniaJames P.S. If you want to use no yeast at all, expect an even longer rise time, and make sure your starter has been well fed regularly for 3 or 4 days before trying this. I'd use the small bit of yeast here, given the near preponderance of raisins.
http://blog.giallozafferano.it/pastadimandorla/pan-tramvai-ricetta-milanese/