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Farm Kitchen:  Boy do I like to bake bread!  |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
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Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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 Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 09:08:38 AM
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Jami! I'm with you on that one! I LOVE eating what I bake...and home-baked bread is just too good to resist  The pounds add up when I bake!!
Chelsey
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 11:34:25 AM
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Thank you Linda. I will try that and let you know how it turns out. :)
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 10:24:26 AM
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Chelsey, aren't you the one I told about " The Complete Bread Book" ? Did you find a copy? Right now I am waiting for dough to rise to make soda crackers! I think one of the best things in life is kneading dough. I don't know what it is about it, but I just love to do it! I do have a bread machine, but I mostly use it to mix dough for French bread. I am going to make mini danishes later this week!
Linda, I am going to have to try your starter!! I love sourdough bread, but I have no luck with starter so far. My first attempt failed because I didn't know you were not supposed to use metal utensils and I did. The second attempt came out like a rock. I will have to write your recipe down and try again!
Monica Farmgirls Rule!
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 2:12:46 PM
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Hi Monica! Yes you told me about the book and I followed your directions to the website and found it no problem! It looks great! I can't wait to chek it out and see what great recipes it has!! I love kneading dough too! It's actually kind of relaxing. The mini danishes sound delicious!!!
Chelsey
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 8:33:11 PM
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Chelsey, The danish recipe is from " The complete Bread Book" and they come out so absolutely delicious!!!
Monica
Farmgirls Rule!
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LindaMAlbert
Farmgirl in Training
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Linda
Belgrade
Montana
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2008 : 5:24:02 PM
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Monica,
The rule about metal utensils actually refers to no aluminum or carbon steel utensils since sourdough starter is more acidic than regular bread doughs due to the fermentation and acid reacts with those metals. Stainless steel whisks and spoons are fine. Pay attention to the water you use. Chlorinated water is the death knell. At very least, let city tap water sit out in a wide bowl covered with a gauzy cloth or non-folded kitchen towel for 24 hours. Think of goldfish water, chlorinated water kills fish.
Whey drained from active cultured yogurt or, even better, homemade kefir is good to help get a sourdough culture going too. about 2 tablespoons per cup water.
Linda
There is no faith which has never yet been broken except that of a truly faithful dog.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 8:39:44 PM
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I recently tried to bake bread. However, it came out looking like a gourd. This is the truth. My husband suggest carving out the inside and staining the loaf itself, then hang it to dry. He said it would make a perfect bird house. No more bread baking for me or him. I am trying this new things. I guess I'm not trying hard enough, or I should continue trying and just learn from my mistakes. Could someone post a recipe on the ingredients it takes to make a bread, then the directions. I would so appreciate your time. Thank you.
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 07:38:56 AM
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I just got that book at a garage sale a few weeks ago (the complete bread book) I can't wait to try out some recipes after move.
Blessings, Debra
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 07:46:15 AM
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Marly I am like you. I have tried several times and I cannot bake bread to save my life! I have seen other people's homemade bread and I am certainly not doing something right. Hmmm... I have read about dough enhancer before. Does anyone here use that in their recipe? Maybe that is what I am missing.
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AuntPammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Pamila
williamstown
wv
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 07:58:15 AM
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My aunt taught me how to make bread about a hundred years ago. It is very important that you measure everything quite accurately. The utencils must also be clean, and dry. My aunt told me to always use the best ingredients that I could find (meaning the freshest).I make bread about every two days in the summer, but in the fall it goes so much quicker I often make it every day! As for the gourd smell...hmmmmm I have never encountered that. Maybe your yeast was bad. Wierd. Like they've always said, don't give up, try, try again. It is a very satisfying and relaxing thing to do.
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 08:03:01 AM
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Okay... I'll admit... I cheat... just gotta bread machine! Love it! Tho I will probably gain 20 lbs in the process!!!!!
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 08:50:40 AM
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I grind my own flour for my bread- and the family is all anxious for me to get started baking bread again.. I used to make everything bagels, tortillas, calzones, pizza, and bread..
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net
http://modernmanna.org
The best Christian health and nutrition site on the internet. Keep checking because we are updating the site over the next couple of months.. Major changes will be happening. |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 2:32:02 PM
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I baked 3 loaves of bread again on Monday! I actually taught my younger sister to bake it. We were working together and she saw how much work (although fun) it takes to make the delicious bread she likes to eat so much! We both wore aprons (she wore one of mine...I let her pick the one she wanted to wear) and had such a fun time! I put half wheat flour and half white flour because I like the way it turns out that way. This time I also added wheat germ and oat bran to the dough and it is great! It has a fabulous texture and flavor! I sprinkled oat bran on the top of each loaf and they look so nice!!!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
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Boy do I like to bake bread!
