handmade bread

tomterm8

Has anyone got any experience of the sour dough method of getting a yeast starter? I.e. using natural yeast, rather than dried yeast? Does it work well?

zippychick

Hi Tomterm,. Funny you ask, I was reading about sourdough yesterday - whole thread about it and different methods discussed in there. I read the whole thing! I read about different types of yeast, using grapes etc

Woofles

northwest1965 wrote: »

Heres my 1st go today, really pleased with the rolls!:j
Wished I'd made loaf in a tin tho, I think the rolls could pass as shop bought. I used fresh yeast and I cant believe how quickly it proved, its a nice sunny day here in the North West

Well done you that's amazing, everyone should have a go its so easy, fifteen minutes tops preparation and 10 of that is kneading, gets rid of all the angst kneading. Although I confess I don't have the stamina these days and bung the dough in the Magimix. The texture may not be as open but I defy anyone to find anything more sinful than a slightly warm slice of granary bread spread with butter and a smidgen of pate. (Well ok there maybe a few things are more sinful.:rotfl:)

northwest1965

Well I've tried it, I cut it last night when OH came home.
Its lovely, sitting here eating 2 slices toasted. My only criticism is that there may be a bit too much yeast.
Up till yesterday was going to get a breadmaker, dont think I'll bother now

zippychick

Great news! Did it taste a bit "yeasty"?

I have a BM i got off freecycle - i must admit i found the idea of handbaking it terrifying! Now though, i will hold onto it - in case i need it when sick etc (throw ingredients in, loaf 4 hours later)

the taste of handmade - in my small experience so far -is definitely superior. I've not used the BM since i properly attempted handmade!

northwest1965

Yes it did taste a bit yeasty. But it was good.
Really wanting to give Iced Buns a go, had a bit of a craving for them today!
I know....dont run before I can walk:j

MrsE_2

northwest1965 wrote: »

Heres my 1st go today, really pleased with the rolls!:j
Wished I'd made loaf in a tin tho, I think the rolls could pass as shop bought. I used fresh yeast and I cant believe how quickly it proved, its a nice sunny day here in the North West

WOW, I'll be right around yours with a half pound of butter:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

MrsE_2

thriftlady wrote: »

Ok, I can see the advantage of BMs for people who are out all day, but I'm not sure they save time. When I owned one it took 4 hours to make 1 loaf. Now I handbake 4 loaves in 3½ hours.

Devils advocate here, but I would only want one loaf at a time:D

But I would prefer bread without a hole;)

mouseymousey99

Me too, I bake one loaf at a time. (But I have the time to do that). It only takes a few mins now (plus proving/baking time).
Made some with red onion at the weekend - and moving on to black olives during the week.

northwest1965

I just wondered how well they freeze? Anyone?

Red Onion in the bread sounds really good, lovely with homemade soup!