tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859227664304693752.post5432954193396506941..comments2023-07-01T05:39:29.658-06:00Comments on Food Storage...A Necessary Adventure: Flour + water + salt, etc. ...Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08264276199843769399noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859227664304693752.post-74597135656405434462009-02-02T07:26:00.000-07:002009-02-02T07:26:00.000-07:00HSJacobus--I'll definitely use the shortening next...HSJacobus--I'll definitely use the shortening next time, then--I need the best results possible! :)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264276199843769399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859227664304693752.post-7024440618840320352009-01-31T19:26:00.000-07:002009-01-31T19:26:00.000-07:00Shortening really has seemed to be the better resu...Shortening really has seemed to be the better results choice for me. And yeah I agree about it being like watching water boil. It's better just to get side tracked and then come back and be pleasantly surprised that it rose:)SJacobushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403735913397481663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859227664304693752.post-65543544926324092872009-01-31T12:01:00.000-07:002009-01-31T12:01:00.000-07:00Carla--I will have to look that one up--it sounds ...Carla--I will have to look that one up--it sounds like the kind of recipe that I would love to have! Thanks for letting me know about it--I really appreciate it!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264276199843769399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859227664304693752.post-77738800093569304872009-01-30T10:36:00.000-07:002009-01-30T10:36:00.000-07:00Marie -You might give Sadge's bread a try http...Marie -<BR/>You might give Sadge's bread a try http://firesignfarm.blogspot.com/2008/03/one-hour-french-bread.html<BR/>I've never had a problem with it - except the time I tried to bake it in a regular bread pan - & it's so fast & easy, I can actually make it in the evening when I get home from work! I usually change out some of the flour (about 2 cups) with whole wheat.<BR/>I also have this linked on my website someplace... let me know if your can't find it.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200562050056015577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859227664304693752.post-55458469730370358652009-01-29T07:33:00.000-07:002009-01-29T07:33:00.000-07:00Carl--I am definitely glad that this particular lo...Carl--I am definitely glad that this particular loaf did turn out edible---might have given me way too much opportunity to rationalize not trying again for a looooooong time... :) But if it happens like that next time, at least I know that I won't be alone in the experience, which no doubt will make me feel a little better as I pave the driveway. :)<BR/><BR/>Chris--Just working my way up the proverbial ladder--if I get proficient at this who knows? Maybe I'll try some of that sourdough starter... :)This loaf was basically demolished while still warm, so that was encouraging.<BR/><BR/>Kristen--I am glad to hear that I am not alone! It really took me too long to work up the courage to just do it, but once I did, at least I have had encouraging results--so far, anyway. :) That's good to hear about the home ground flour-- it's just another step for me to whip out the wheat and figure out just how much time/effort it takes for me to put my hand grinder to work.<BR/><BR/>HSJacobus--I used oil, which may have been my biggest mistake--it didn't stick on the sides, though, just the bottom. I'll have to try shortening or butter next time, I guess.<BR/>That is encouraging about having some slack in bread-making and still having it work out anyway. I've noticed that I would keep checking it to see if it had doubled--maybe it's like water boiling, and you're not supposed to watch it... :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you all for your comments and encouragement--I always learn a lot, and I really appreciate it.<BR/><BR/>MarieMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264276199843769399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859227664304693752.post-83906698852137171862009-01-28T23:52:00.000-07:002009-01-28T23:52:00.000-07:00Did you use a cooking spray or shortening? Shorte...Did you use a cooking spray or shortening? Shortening seems to work a little better for me in this instance. <BR/><BR/>On bad days when a loaf goes wrong I either make it into croutons, bread crumbs for chicken or bread pudding. It all works out in the end right.<BR/><BR/>I tried to find this one recipe I once read on www.flylady.com for bread. I liked how it read because it really gave me perspective. She would do a part of the bread making and then go do some chore in the house and then come back to the bread. Each chore was about the amount of time for each step. It really helped me relax about bread making. Also my neighbor really is a guru in this department and she said her Ward used to make it the night before and let it rise in the cooler over night. That too gave me perspective. It really told me just how much flexibility I had and that I could relax. It would come out as bread in the end. Your point about the temperature was right on. Better to be cooler then too hot. Too hot will kill the yeast, too cold and it will just take longer to rise.SJacobushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403735913397481663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859227664304693752.post-14456307669672816722009-01-28T21:45:00.000-07:002009-01-28T21:45:00.000-07:00I have decided that there is an inherent mental bl...I have decided that there is an inherent mental block when it comes to bread making. It took me almost 20 years to get over mine. I use a recipe similar to Hillbilly Housewife. It does work with home ground flour, so if you don't want to try it again, you can just take my word.:-)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679600158510598106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859227664304693752.post-76236389882459779802009-01-28T18:50:00.000-07:002009-01-28T18:50:00.000-07:00LOL, you know that I love bread, even the crumbs. ...LOL, you know that I love bread, even the crumbs. lol Great post, keep 'em coming.<BR/><BR/>ChrisThe Scavengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285656622244814026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859227664304693752.post-10967148756771573122009-01-28T09:03:00.000-07:002009-01-28T09:03:00.000-07:00well sometimes you cannot eat your mistakes and th...well sometimes you cannot eat your mistakes and they become pavers for the driveway...LOL<BR/><BR/>CarlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859227664304693752.post-61155763986626857792009-01-28T08:05:00.000-07:002009-01-28T08:05:00.000-07:00HermitJim--Yes, I'm glad it came out edible... :) ...HermitJim--Yes, I'm glad it came out edible... :) With that recipe, I didn't really need all the extra instruction, but it would be helpful for those who are nervous or have never done any cooking before, so I liked it. Thanks for your comment!!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264276199843769399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859227664304693752.post-25780289267182606192009-01-28T07:51:00.000-07:002009-01-28T07:51:00.000-07:00At times bread making is an adventure! Good thing ...At times bread making is an adventure! Good thing is that you can eat your mistakes!!<BR/><BR/>Nice post!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.com