Quick questions on ANYTHING (see first post for Freezing, Reheating, Slow Cooker, +)

lil_me

Breadmaker Quicky I've read members say they use fresh yeast instead of dry, I know the instructions sy to use dry, but was considering trying fresh. I have a MR fastbake.

Need advice - do you use same amount as would dried yeast ?
Can you freeze it ?

Any help appreciated

squeaky

lil_me wrote:

Breadmaker Quicky I've read members say they use fresh yeast instead of dry, I know the instructions sy to use dry, but was considering trying fresh. I have a MR fastbake.

Need advice - do you use same amount as would dried yeast ?
Can you freeze it ?

Any help appreciated

Yes sure.

For a large (2lb) loaf I use an ice cube's worth of fresh yeast, and it works well. Note that I only ever use value plain white flour which is low in gluten - so if you're using proper strong bread flour you can get away with less.

Yes, you can freeze it. I normally freeze my fresh yeast as soon as I get it. I just gently press it into an ice cube tray so that I have several cubes to hand.

When ready to make bread, warm the water for 40 - 50 secs in the microwave (or luke warm by hand) then add your yeast and a teaspoon to a tablespoon of sugar and stir very well until all is dissolved. Wait 'til it all gets nice and frothy, then start adding ingredients to your bread pan, not forgetting to add any remaining sugar for the recipe concerned.

lil_me

So I put it in the water rather than in at the end when using dry, right. Thanks for that squeaky.

kscour

Anyone know where I can buy pectin powder from?

debtworrier

belfastgirl23 wrote:

I'm trying to be more OS but am finding that I'm using up my supply of tupperware pretty fast now that I'm freezing things. I know some of you OS folks use old margerine cartons etc but DH would think I had finally looped the loop if I did this (he's coming along, but slowly!) so I was wondering if anyone can suggest where you get tupperware type containers, around 0.5/0.75l capacity, reasonably cheap. ideally microwave, dishwasher and (of course) freezer safe? Cheers.

My local Poundshop sells those plastic containers that I, uh used to get chinese takeaways in, 10 for £1. You can use them over and over again.

Linda32

So are margarine containers freezer save then, we generally use Vitalite? I realise it would be easier to use the rectange one's but we have vitalite because of the "no dairy"

bizzylizzy

My question is about limescale....I know that it is bad news for washing machines and DWs, but is it also bad for the outside of taps, draining boards etc - apart from being v. unattractive?
I have been waging a war on it on my draining board by putting vinegar soaked kit. roll on different parts of it each night. It is working and the board is becoming nice and shiny. But are there any other benefits?

TKP_3

TKP wrote:

Another one - a bit differrent I think... I bought a small bag of rice pudding rice to make rice pudding. Made some, and don't like it... what can I do with my rice pudding rice now?

Just to let you know, I made risotto with it tonight, and it worked great

Pink.

Linda32 wrote:

So are margarine containers freezer save then, we generally use Vitalite? I realise it would be easier to use the rectange one's but we have vitalite because of the "no dairy"

Hi Linda,

Yes margarine containers are great for saving small portions in the freezer. I use mine for individual portions of soup.

Pink

Penelope_Penguin

Linda32 wrote:

So are margarine containers freezer save then, we generally use Vitalite? I realise it would be easier to use the rectange one's but we have vitalite because of the "no dairy"

They are freezer safe, but not necessarily microwave safe, as my sister found to her cost when defrosting bolognaise sauce in a Flora tub.

Penny. x