The land of the eternal stripey list returns.

EssexHebridean

Mmmm...soda bread. Considering I'm a lazy moo when it comes to making any other sort of bread by hand, this one really ought to work for me, hey?!

Pssst - Pippi, you're counting the shoes under treats, which they're really not, they're clothing, PLUS they are essential, which means they can't be a treat, as such. So there you go - your weekend away was spot on budget! (How good am I to you for pointing this out?! :cool:) :kisses3:

Karmacat

Greying_Pilgrim wrote: »

Karmacat - I assume that it's buttermilk, because that is what the folk who originated soda farls would of had to hand from making butter - plus we all take fresh water for granted these days, it's not always been the case... But also, buttermilk is acidic, which causes the raising agent, bicarb in this case, but baking soda or cream of tartar appear in recipes of this nature, to work. I think I would like to experiment making the farls with water, but including a dash of vinegar or lemon juice to activate the bicarb. That way the dish would be even more MSE :money:

Greying

Oh I *really* like that! I have a problem with cows milk, though not a full blown allergy, but its definitely a case of the less, the better.

Greying_Pilgrim

Hail Pippi and the Stripey Gang :hello:

KC - the results are in. I have just made a pan of soda farls using water and vinegar. I have to say..... it worked! The taste of the soda farls was different, I would say they were, erm....' thin-tasting' in comparison to those made with buttermilk - however, don't see this as a negative. I mean 'thin' in, if you were to compare a slice of bread with a cracker, you would say that the bread taste was more 'rounded' than the cracker - the cracker would be 'thin tasting' in comparison. And yet, bread and crackers equally have their place at the table.

I have just force fed DP a split, buttered, farl with WI jam atop it and the verdict was, 'mmm, less chewy and I would definitely eat them again.' Somewhat unscientific, but there you have it - proof that at least they are edible - and see pic to see what you think - there are significantly less than 4 quarters now..........


And should the photo wreck anyone's loading up of Pippi's thread, then for goodness sake shout up and let me know and I'll take the photo down.





(Just to add I used 100g of wholemeal in this version.)


Edit: I think I actually *prefer* the water version. They would be especially useful if you are using them to dip into a well flavoured soup or stew, or if you are splitting them and slathering them with WI jam (other jams are available) or honey or if you are splitting and toasting them to add to a cooked breakfast plate. And definitely MSE :money:

If you are eating them alone or just buttered, then *maybe* the buttermilk version would give you a more 'rounded' snack/meal.

Greying

Karmacat

Sounds brill! As to thin-tasting ... I wonder if a slosh of olive oil might go down well? But it sounds excellent, it really does, Greying, well done you!

The pic looks a fine shape for an mse thread, hopefully it won't cause Pippi or anyone else any problems.

I might actually manage to cook these tomorrow - I'll let you know how it goes

Pippilongstocking

So exciting on here - great stuff chaps - I'll reply properly later DD's school presentation thingmy today and I'm still in a towel (which I'm sure is NOT cool to wear to a school thing)



Excuse my quietness I've been under a rock (which happens most months around about this time) so rather than be all ergh I thought I'd just sellotape my upside down chops closed.

But, I'm BACK!

Now, shoes as non treats - oh controversial and yes I do like your thinking

Greying I hope the sand was kind, it sounds like it was and that recipe looks ace - keep em coming

All but two of your bags rehomed so thank you very much

Waves to the gang.

LT - when does the canine stork arrive?

Waves to all - I'd best get dressed!

Karmacat

Hello! Glad to see you came out from under the rock :kisses3: and that you have a big thingmy event to go to for the cellist. Do bear in mind its *your* thread, and if you want to be ergh, and moan and groan, its fine, its yours

Not done the bread yet ... I sat at the computer too long so I was *starving* when I got up, had to do something quickish, or I'd have needed my mouth taped shut too :rotfl: also to stop the moaning and groaning about being hungry - so gluten free pasta, cashew nuts, frozen broccoli and a sploosh of pesto and chili sauce it was - all stuff that can be thrown together from stores while I'm running about making a space to eat

Hope the day's gone really well, Pippi :kisses3:

starnac

Hope DD's thingamy goes okay. Hope you decided against wearing the towel :eek:

Glad you are feeling better although like KC says we are all here when you want to moan.

EssexHebridean

*Sniggers at the thought of DD's face had you arrived in just a towel*.... errr....you DIDN'T, did you?!

There is a lot of excitement about here at the moment - puppies and shoes and frugal recipes and all sorts! :T

Greying_Pilgrim

Pippilongstocking wrote: »

So exciting on here - great stuff chaps

Greying I hope the sand was kind, it sounds like it was and that recipe looks ace - keep em coming

All but two of your bags rehomed so thank you very much

Yay! Glad you're back Pippi and I agree with the rest of the Stripey Gang - it's a boat we all sail in, so you're better off with us here for tea, sympathy, and er..... :grouphug: dodgy hugs.......

Unfortunately the sand was 'out' and the pebbles were in - possible only downside of a coastline derived from prehistoric forests and swamps Makes for very interesting beachcombing though Would you believe that I am now the proud possessor of a stone that has the image of the map of the world on one side and a squirrel on the other???:rotfl:

Cor! Your salesperson is a whizz with the bags. I ought to get our local environmental group to fly them in to sell the surplus they've got! Anyway, all that matters is that funds are raised for your charity - so :T and a big thank you to the seller

Hope your DD's school event went well. Do the summer hols officially start for her now?

Greying :hello:

starnac

EssexHebridean wrote: »

*Sniggers at the thought of DD's face had you arrived in just a towel*

*and me* :rotfl::rotfl: