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Farm Kitchen:  Bread the MaryJane Way  |
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Gaelic Gardener
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
Kelly
Providence
Rhode Island
USA
61 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 10:11:59 AM
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HOUSTON WE HAVE BUBBLES!!!!
Thanks Julie, the double water trick seems to have worked! I'll let you know what happens Saturday when I make my first attempt at bread. Keep your fingers crossed!
--Kelly
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns,
or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 10:22:47 AM
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Martie - how old is your starter? It sounds like thenatural yeasts haven't developed yet.
Kelly- so glad to hear it!
Farmgirl Sister #17
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GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Gail
Hutchinson
Minnesota
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 1:45:57 PM
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My Mother is on day 5, 2 more days and I make bread! Woo Hoo! The article indicated the choice of flour was key, I was unable to locate King Arthur in my area, but am using Hodgson Mill unbleached organic white flour with success. The starter (mother) is beginning to have a slightly sour smell and is a beautiful creamy color. Can't wait to make bread. My membership to this site was activated today, and I "applied" for Farmgirl Sister, so will join your ranks soon. I love what I have seen so far.
GailMN
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 2:40:21 PM
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Welcome Gail! I'm a week ahead of you with my "Lizzie" and made the pancakes last week...YUMMO! I moved here from Iowa so we used to be neighbors sort of....I used to go to Canada and loved driving through your beautiful state. I also used the Hodgson Mills organic flour and "so far so good"! I wish you the best on your Mother too. Keep in touch!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
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amberjsquirrel
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Amber
Norfolk
VA
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2009 : 10:37:22 AM
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Hello! I just joined yesterday and discovered MaryJanesFarm two weeks ago, started a mother and she died of mold and started a new one a week ago using all the tips I gleaned from reading all 54 pages in a week. Whew! I feel like I crossed a finish line with my arms waving wooden spoons in the air!
I have two questions: I accidently fed my mother a cup of water instead of 1/4 cup, so I quadrupled the flour feeding that day to keep the same ratio. Does this mean I had better remove more on baking day? Is there a minimum and maximum amount to leave in the bowl? I will probably want to start baking more than once a week once I actually get something in my mouth (judging by the beautiful pictures y'all have posted.) I know it has been said that it is simple math, but simple math is hard for the sleep-deprived mother of a toddler. :) Can I leave the extra in the bowl until I am ready to bake more or should I remove it and leave the amount I would have if I had not accidently put in a whole cup?
Second question: Has anyone played around with beer yeast in breadmaking? My husband is a home-brewer and he now has mixed flour and water and taken some yeast out of a huge white bucket that smells funky and is making his own "starter" or bowl of bubbling yeasty flour, if not exactly a starter. It's nice our interests have converged. Yeast has brought us closer--LOL.
Nice to be here and thanks for everyone's help, pictures and good humor!
And hello to "boone" (sorry I don't remember your real name). I grew up in Mt. Vernon, OH, so I am happy to see someone from my old farmgirlland. |
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ParisKnight
Farmgirl in Training
12 Posts
Kathy
Boston
MA
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Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 11:23:21 AM
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Hi All,
I'm new to the forum. I came across MaryJane's magazine a few weeks back here in Boston, MA. I immediately bought it (and subscribed) and that weekend started up a mother. Last week I baked my first loaf - the basic sourdough - and it turned out great. Today I thought I would be a little more adventurous so Julie's pecan date bread is rising right now. Hopefully, I will have luck because it sounds delicious! I'll let you know how it turns out.
Looking forward to being part of the MaryJane family! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 11:50:54 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Kathy! It sounds like your starter is doing very well!
I neglected my starter for two weeks!! I then fed her and made bread. Our house was very cold so I let it rise overnight and baked it yesterday! It turned out really great! It's sourness was very developed which is not my personal taste preference. However Doug really liked it and we have already gone through a loaf and a quarter!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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pearlgirl
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Lydia
Holland
MI
USA
14 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 1:07:03 PM
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I had brown bananas, excess sourdough starter, and needed a dessert for tomorrow for a friend who is allergic to milk; so I combined a few recipes and this is what I came up with:
Sourdough Banana Cake
1 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. flour
1 1/4 t. baking powder
1 1/4 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
3 eggs
1 1/4 c. mashed bananas (3-4 bananas)
1 c. mother
1 t. vanilla
2/3 c. chopped walnuts (opt)
2/3 c. chocolate chips (opt)
Chocolate or Vanilla Frosting (opt)
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour two 9" round cake pans or a 13"X9" pan.
Stir together in small bowl sugar, flour, b. powder, b. soda, and salt. In large mixing bowl combine eggs, bananas, mother and vanilla. Stir in dry mixture. Beat with electric mixer on high for 3 minutes. Stir in nuts and chips. Pour into pan(s) and bake for 35-40 minutes for round cake pans or 45-50 minutes for 13"X9" or until toothpick when inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool and frost with chocolate or vanilla frosting.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Pro 31:30,31
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Deni
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Deni
Columbia
MO
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 1:15:12 PM
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Welcome to the new members! I was one of you just a few weeks ago. I've looked forward to bread-baking day and delighted in taking care of Mom every day. I've been semi-successful - a little more rise in my bread each week. This week Mom was looking and smelling better than ever. There was no hooch - very little crusting over - and maximum bubbling every day when I fed her. So I'm in the middle of my next experiment - adding more ingredients to the Farm House White (Wheat) recipe and treating it more like yeast bread.
Here's what I did: To one cup milk I added 4 T butter and 2 T honey. I melted that together in the microwave. The butter wasn't quite liquid so I poured off the milk and reheated the butter. That all went into a big ceramic mixing bowl with a teaspoon of salt, and was allowed to cool (an old habit from making yeast bread - LOL). To that I added 2 cups of Mom and stirred until mixed with a wooden spoon. Then, one cup at a time I added whole wheat pastry flour (unsifted), unbleached flour, and one cup whole wheat pastry flour - in that order. The dough was pulling off the sides of the bowl at this point. I poured 1/3 cup ww pastry flour on my butcher block, poured the dough onto it, and spread another 1/3 cup flour on top. I incorporated the flour, kneading sort of, adding more flour to keep it from sticking to my hands and the board until I incorporated a total of 1 and 1/3 cups. At this point the dough was not sticky anymore and I could just knead it - which I did for another couple of minutes. I placed it in a buttered bowl, turned it once, covered it with a dry towel and left it on top of the stove with the range light on over it for 2 and 1/2 hours. I didn't punch it down as I would have with a yeast dough - just divided it, reshaped it and put it into two loaf pans coated with butter and cornmeal. I made a long cut down the center. At last look, 30 minutes later, it was already starting to rise a little. I put it into the oven with the light on and a dry towel covering this time. Needless to say, I'm very excited - so much that I didn't wait for the results before sharing with you. Will let you know how this works.
Are y'all getting snow? We were supposed to get a bunch, but it is missing us here in Central MO.
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 4:34:28 PM
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Well, I have a road ahead of me to get where you all are. The second week yielded another tasty yet doughy and no-rise loaf. It did not rise at all hardly. Maybe the mother will be better if I try some of your recipes, but just baking it as bread....no luck yet.
And your photos look so yummy! I know this can work! And my mother looks perfect.....????
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Feb 28 2009 4:37:04 PM |
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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 5:14:23 PM
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Julie-What do you think about a thread with just sourdough recipes using our starters? There are so many amazing recipes in this thread!
Erin
Farmgirl #190
www.concrete-and-grace.blogspot.com |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 5:21:22 PM
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Shirley, My sourdough bread dough that is MJ recipe does not raise much.. I made 1 1/2 recipe and put it ina 2 qt pan. I think the older the starter the higher it raises, at least mine did.. I posted a picture on another thread.. Across the fence. of todays bread. Don't give up
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 5:24:53 PM
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WE got some this afternoon and just heard we're supposed to get more tonight....I'm lovin' it! What a great day to make bread and this is LOTS nicer than that ice storm! I made the San FRancisco sourdough recipe from Ronna and BOY did it RISE!!! I got inot trouble with that one...I think my "Lizzie" could have done it all by herself! I made a few mistakes but it turned out and tasted yummy! I'll have pics tomorrow but I'm just too tired tonight.
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 7:03:51 PM
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| Wow!! Three hours later and I have read through all the posts on bread making. Julie thanks for all the info and if I need and help may I contact you? My starter is three weeks old now and the first two loaves of bread were okay. I plan on trying the other recipes though, that is the reason I went through all the posts because I knew someone had posted recipes, I have the pages written down so I won't have to go back through so if anyone needs to know what page give me a holler I think I can help. Antoinette |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 7:08:40 PM
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Amber - the added flour and water will yield you more starter but wont cause any problems. You can use the extra in a recipe (It should make about a cup or so extra) or you can leave it in or you can toss it. It is up to you but it wont hurt anything!
Farmgirl Sister #17
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www.willowtreecreek.wordpress.com
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 7:12:24 PM
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Erin I will check with MaryJane on starting a seperate recipe thread. The only problem with that is people will tend to start posting in response to recipes and asking questions there and I know the goal is to keep it all in one thread. I am indexing the recipes and should have that posted tomorrow.
Toni - you are welcome to email me but don't be afraid to post questions here that way EVERYONE can benefit from the responses! Glad you are joining us.
Also a special welcome to all the new girls who have posted today!
Farmgirl Sister #17
Blog
www.willowtreecreek.wordpress.com
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GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Gail
Hutchinson
Minnesota
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 04:55:22 AM
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Please forgive me if this question has already been asked, I don't have time to read through 55 pages. Yesterday I removed two cups of the starter for my bread. After a day of rest for Mother, I will feed today (Sunday). I am so pleased with my first loaf of sourdough - I will post more about that later. I would like to increase the amount of my starter. So, if I follow the plan, today I would add 1/3 cup flour and 1/4 cup water - my question is, can I double those amounts to increase the amount of starter, or do I have to start another batch, or just not use next week? My starter is doing so well, I don't want to risk ruining it - appreciate any and all help.
Thanks,
Gail
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
631 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 06:19:22 AM
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Hey, when you gals get "Mother" perfected. Please let us know how you did it.
Deni, I live in NC, and they are calling for a Big Snowfall tonight. WHERE IS SPRING!!!
BE HAPPY!!! |
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Deni
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Deni
Columbia
MO
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 08:25:54 AM
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Good Sunday, Farm Girls! I'm sitting with my first cup of coffee munching down on fresh bread. It turned out great. I had plans last night so cut the rise a little short, but the crumb is excellent and flavor great. Super Toast! So, if you have the time, adding milk and butter, and working in more dough, and dare I say it, kneading, worked well for my month old Mom.
Gail, I've had enough of winter, too. But it really is only March 1. We're due for a warm-up mid week. I remember winters lasting all the way through March when I was a kid. BTW - I love North Carolina. I would probably move there if I could.
My experience with adding to Mom -- I just did the usual for a couple of days after her rest, then added twice a day - morning and evening - to give her a chance to keep up. That worked fine.
Happy Sunday to all!
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Gail
Hutchinson
Minnesota
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 09:05:17 AM
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I baked my first loaf of Sourdough bread today. I exceeded my expectations. My husband said it was VERY GOOD. Saturday, I mixed the dough and put in a removable crock liner from my smaller slow cooker (I didn't want to spend the money on a cast iron saucepan). This was at 4 p.m., I thought I would be able to bake between 10 and 12 p.m. When I checked at midnight, it had risen very little, so I was a little disappointed and decided to let it rise until morning - I checked at 5 a.m. and it had doubled in size - hooray! I baked it until the desired internal temp - took about 40 minutes and ended up with a beautiful loaf of bread. I haven't figured out how to add pics to this message, when I do I will post.
Gail
A Smile a Day . . . |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 09:26:13 AM
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Gail- it will be FINE to double the amount of flour and water. You can do it all at once or in two feeding as someone else mentioned. I'm glad your first loaf turned out so well!
Girls - I have been working on a croissant recipe this week. I need to tweak a few things and retest the recipe but will share it with you in the next day or two. I will also post pics of the dog treats.
Farmgirl Sister #17
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GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Gail
Hutchinson
Minnesota
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 09:45:00 AM
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Julie - can you tell me the secret to posting pics, I've seen it done in this forum and I thought I saw using Photobucket referenced, but I was not successful in getting my pic posted. I've uploaded the photo to Photobucket, but an stuck there.
Thanks,
Gail
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 10:39:17 AM
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Gail.....look in the forum technical at the very bottom of the list of forums and there is one in there that has the instructs for using Photo Bucket. Also, thanks for the email...I'll get back to you later today!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
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ParisKnight
Farmgirl in Training
12 Posts
Kathy
Boston
MA
12 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 11:03:21 AM
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Baked Julie's pecan date bread yesterday. I use a 2qt calphalon pot to bake in. For my first loaf last week I used parchment paper to line the pot and it fell right out but the paper kind of stuck to the bread. So I tried it without the parchment yesterday but I didn't use any kind of spray or butter on the pot and it was a bit of a chore getting the loaf out. Was not a thing of beauty but tasted great!
Next week I will grease the pot one way or another and see what that does. I have to try a free form loaf as well. |
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