Great Tips... one liners

Penelope_Penguin

Bronnie wrote: »

Can I ask why?

Is it the benefit from not wasting water or heat? What is the advantage of using starchy water for things? And for what sort of things, (apart from the breadmaker, as mentioned)?

I've heard of using potato water for making bread, as the vitamin C that's in the water helps the bread rise

No idea regarding pasta water

weezl74

I read that the starch in potato, rice and pasta water acts with the starchy proteins in the wheat (gluten and gliadin) to make them stronger and more elastic, giving a better rise and a more consistent crumb.

It means you can get away with using value flour rather than bread flour at a push, if you need to.

HTH x

Penelope_Penguin

weezl74 wrote: »

I read that the starch in potato, rice and pasta water acts with the starchy proteins in the wheat (gluten and gliadin) to make them stronger and more elastic, giving a better rise and a more consistent crumb.

It means you can get away with using value flour rather than bread flour at a push, if you need to.

HTH x

I've just learned this Thanks weezl :A

squeaky

Yep, that's the theory, and it seems to work. Certainly for bread. As for soups and stocks it seems to me to add just a little in the way of thickness and depth of flavour. I do save veg water for these too, but top up to required levels with potato/pasta/rice water when needed.

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squeaky

Another tip:- Haven't got a steamer?

I use a pan and a sieve that "just" fits inside it. Put yer taters in the pan, cover them just enough with water. Put yer veggies in the sieve, sit it in the pan above the water and then put the lid on. Depending on how well they fit together you might lose a little more water (as steam) round the edges - but it works a treat.

Plus you now have water that you can save that's tater and veggies combined ;-)

demented_2

squeaky wrote: »

Another tip:- Haven't got a steamer?

I use a pan and a sieve that "just" fits inside it. Put yer taters in the pan, cover them just enough with water. Put yer veggies in the sieve, sit it in the pan above the water and then put the lid on. Depending on how well they fit together you might lose a little more water (as steam) round the edges - but it works a treat.

Plus you now have water that you can save that's tater and veggies combined ;-)

Yep. I do that as well Squeaky, it saves money and also on the washing up. Just got to get my DH to do the same thing lol.

Lou76

squeaky wrote: »

Another tip:- Haven't got a steamer?

I use a pan and a sieve that "just" fits inside it. Put yer taters in the pan, cover them just enough with water. Put yer veggies in the sieve, sit it in the pan above the water and then put the lid on. Depending on how well they fit together you might lose a little more water (as steam) round the edges - but it works a treat.

Plus you now have water that you can save that's tater and veggies combined ;-)

That's fab, would never have thought of it. :T

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mi_jardin

Lou76 wrote: »

Honestly, this place is an education. :rotfl:

You're telling me!:T

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