handmade bread

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mouseymousey99 wrote: »

I tried it a while ago. Made the starter in the Kilner jar. In a about half a day it was breaking out of the jar

But surely that's how it should be?

Mine doesn't look any different from when I mixed it yesterday afternoon. I'm following instructions from River Cottage Everyday by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Justamum

mouseymousey99 wrote: »

I tried it a while ago. Made the starter in the Kilner jar. In a about half a day it was breaking out of the jar - obviously a ninja strain

I've just remembered something in Andrew Whitley's book about this - he said it's best to make the starter in a plastic tub with a press-on lid. If you do use a glass jar definitely don't seal it down with the metal clips - it could explode :eek::eek::eek:

trixietoes

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

This is the recipe I use The rolls are light and delicious :T Make sure your dough is neither too wet or too dry, knead well, and let them rise for long enough.

Good luck with the next batch
Penny. x

Thank you Penny, I need to get more flour and yeast today so will give this ago tomorrow.

I like this bread making lark now... it is very satisfying.

I am going to try the Indian breads and pitta breads next - it will save me a fortune.

Good luck everyone with your sourbread.

simpywimpy

My first attempt at the soft bread rolls has been rising for the expected 1.5hrs and is looking good so far. I found it much easier to just throw it all in a bowl and mix it myself that mess about with the BM.

I also feel rather pleased with myself for doing it - and they havent even gone in the oven yet lolol

zippychick

I've yet to make the rolls yet! Need freezer space first. Do let us know how they go! x

finnigan

Silly question coming........... I've now tried most of the recipies on this thread in the search for the perfect HM loaf and every one is giving me the same results - rock hard exterior and doughy, undercooked interior. Is my oven too hot?

zippychick

hard to say but sounds like it? Have you tried a lower temp for longer? I put loaves in the middle - not so close to the top too (although I havent necessarily been told to do this)

And no question is a silly question here! Honestly!

simpywimpy

My first batch of rolls are now out. Leaving a cloth over while they cool does indeed make them soft lol. The shapes arent perfect and I only got 13, one of which is very small rather than 15 but for a first attempt they are great.

Shall now drop a couple off with my daddy for his tea then a trip to the supermarket for more supplies of flour lol

zippychick

well done simpy!:j Dont worry about the shapes - did you see my submarine bread? :rotfl:

be warned, it is addictive!

finnigan

Cheers Zippy, I'm on a mission lol