March 2008 Grocery Challenge

findingmyfeet

i'm only just taking control, not got to that wonderful stage just yet, but still not in debt etc. i just never got around to saving for that rainy day and unexpected event. Hopefully this year... My mission to be better organised all round and not waste a penny.

weezl74

getting-sorted-sarah wrote: »

Weezl - ta for the bread recipe - you know when something sounds too good to be true.....? Well can you explain why it doesn't need kneading, and also how it is ok to use ordinary rather then strong flour (probably because of the no-kneading...?) and also, finally, what size tins are we talking here - 2lb (800g) or 1lb?
Thank you muchly!

Hi,

I was pretty sceptical too, all the kneading, knocking back, proving etc... was what made me buy a breadmaker, but now I'm a convert to this stuff.:D

Sorry, don't know about 1lb or 2lb tins but i've just measured mine if that helps::o
length 22cm x width 11 cm and height 7 cm all measured on the inside of the tin.

Not sure why it doesn't need kneading, but I've made nearly 30 of 'em now and none have spoiled for the lack of it! It's adapted from 'Grant' loaf, and is an old family recipe of my work pal who grew up in Northumbria.

Again, not sure why it works with plain wholemeal, but once again, it really does!

All I can say is try it, it'll be a 60p experiment you'll not regret!;)

Weezl x

weezl74

p.s more about grant loaf here

Kaz2904

Just made some hot cross bun dough. I'll stick them in the oven in the morning. Maybe do some hobnobs too?
I'm off to bed leaving DH to mash spuds and cook frozen veg.
See you later on tonight or tomorrow!

getting-sorted-sarah

Sounds brilliant - thanks again, will definitely try it! Those sound like large (2lb, in the old money) loaves. I've been making some lovely white bread, but it does need a lot of upper arm strength, which is fine if you have loads of time and are in the mood, but as a working single mum with an MSE habit to keep up it would be great to have a fast alternative - will let you know how I get on.
I assume you freeze these loaves ok too?
I've just make humous and frozen some of that too - need a bigger freezer!:o

weezl74 wrote: »

Hi,

I was pretty sceptical too, all the kneading, knocking back, proving etc... was what made me buy a breadmaker, but now I'm a convert to this stuff.:D

Sorry, don't know about 1lb or 2lb tins but i've just measured mine if that helps::o
length 22cm x width 11 cm and height 7 cm all measured on the inside of the tin.

Not sure why it doesn't need kneading, but I've made nearly 30 of 'em now and none have spoiled for the lack of it! It's adapted from 'Grant' loaf, and is an old family recipe of my work pal who grew up in Northumbria.

Again, not sure why it works with plain wholemeal, but once again, it really does!

All I can say is try it, it'll be a 60p experiment you'll not regret!;)

Weezl x

weezl74

getting-sorted-sarah wrote: »

Sounds brilliant - thanks again, will definitely try it! Those sound like large (2lb, in the old money) loaves. I've been making some lovely white bread, but it does need a lot of upper arm strength, which is fine if you have loads of time and are in the mood, but as a working single mum with an MSE habit to keep up it would be great to have a fast alternative - will let you know how I get on.
I assume you freeze these loaves ok too?
I've just make humous and frozen some of that too - need a bigger freezer!:o

I do freeze it, usually as 3 weeks worth of hummus sandwiches, spooky eh?

Please do report back on how you like it!

Weezl x

mumzyof2

weezl74 wrote: »

1.5 kg bag of wholemeal plain flour- 55p
fresh yeast for free from the bakers!:D
3 tsp salt - .013p (got 500g of salt from lidl for 13p!)
about 2 1/4 pts warm water, add gradually til you get a not too slippy dough.

Mix by hand. No need to knead.(!)

put into 4 greased or lined loaf tins.

Leave in a warm place to rise for 40 ish mins til dough peeks above the top of the tin.

Bake for 25 mins on gas mark 6, or until browned on top and sounds hollow when tapped with a knuckle.

14p a loaf! 77 cals per slice, if you cut 15 slices per loaf.

Enjoy...;)

I have photos of all the stages, but no idea how to insert them! Anyone help?:o

Weezl x

How much yeast do you put in? I dont have fresh

candygirl

Just spent £13.76 at Tescos n got 24 loo rolls, apples, cheese and dog biscuits.God knows why I bought that many loo rolls but they were quite cheap really;)
Had pizza, salad n new potatoes for tea, and have a veggie stew thingy in the slow cooker for tomorrow:j :j

weezl74

mumzyof2 wrote: »

How much yeast do you put in? I dont have fresh

one 5 gram sachet of fast acting dried yeast. (asdas is 50p, but this makes 30 loaves worth from that packet!)

HTH,

Weezl x

mumzyof2

I have spent a big fat 0 lol. My oh hasnt asked me for the money for the leek (its huge) and butter yet so not added that, but also with my milk/veg/fruit tokens i get every 4 weeks my local shop lets me buy anything except cigs and beer...so bought some crisps etc but havent added that as they are free for me. Need to go get some veg this week sometime maybe tomorrow as im away in 2weeks on sunday for 2weeks so my tokens will be no good when im on holiday and when i get back as new ones would of come through my door