No worries Weezl I will just not go to the library at 4 (:j:j:j;)) Im more than prepared to sacrifice that in order for this planner to work.;):D
Um...I am a bit worried about cooking these things as many of them I have never done before. So expect a lot of silly questions!!!:p
Alsoly where will the recipes be? If its my index does someone want to cast an eye over it as I dont want to be responsible for us all going wrong:eek::p
xxxxx
In art as in love, instinct is enough
Anatole France
Things are beautiful if you love them
Jean Anouilh
artybear I'm a bit nervous about some things too.
Also about the rest of the family revolting, but I have other food in the freezer and alcohol and money just in case
No worries Weezl I will just not go to the library at 4 (:j:j:j;))
Alsoly where will the recipes be? If its my index does someone want to cast an eye over it as I dont want to be responsible for us all going wrong:eek::p
xxxxx
Your indexing is fine Arty :T
I have been using it to work from for the surveys
And I haven't found any problems so far
artybear I'm a bit nervous about some things too.
Also about the rest of the family revolting, but I have other food in the freezer and alcohol and money just in case
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Aye... Just get them all drunk Frankie, and they will eat what ya give 'em
Oh im glad someone else is a bit nervous:o but Im really excited at the same time just have to keep reminding myself I need to work and do my dissertation ASWELL as cooking!
xxxx
p.s I may have to add wine to my month!!!
In art as in love, instinct is enough
Anatole France
Things are beautiful if you love them
Jean Anouilh
As the title says, a little bit about bread/yeast starters for bread
Today, at aprprox 3.30pm, I opened a 7g sachet of active dried yeast, and put it into a jug, with 7g of sugar.
I then added a little warm water ( I used the empty sachet as a measure and used one )
I gave it a good old stir, and this is what it looked like.
And this....
I losely covered with cling film, I went for a cheeky nap...about 90mins....
And this is what I came down too :eek::eek:
Since then, I have had a bit of a read up on this...
And have found a couple of recipes, and a good explanation, from a "sourdough" fan...
This starter contains a lot of sugar, therefore, will probably produce quiet a sweet bread, which is not to every ones taste, thoughts, or Bob and Shirley’s budget.
Also, the budget may be another factor for the milk inclusion in this recipe.
As this recipe does use commercially available dried yeast, it will provide a degree of similarity, and reliability if followed, as per instruction, regardless of the cook.
This starter takes 10 days to be ready.
This starter relies on naturally occurring yeast within the atmosphere.
There is NO sugar addition to this recipe, therefore, will suit a more savoury taste, or those not wishing any or a lot of sugar in their diet.
And this is also good for the budget.
This recipe uses water as the liquid, also good for the budget.
There will a degree of difference with this recipe, due to the reliance of environmental factors required to produce this bread.
This starter takes approx 7-9 days to be ready.
The only think I don’t like, is the fact that after 24hours you throw away half of the starter:eek::eek::eek:
I can’t see why that is other than a space issue.
I, personally would be inclined to half the mixture after 24hours, and have 2 on the go, feeding both… I would then freeze what was not required, for future use.
Alternatively, you could start with half the recipe, and keep the whole lot, if you know what I mean.
I am not sure, which, if any is the way ahead for Bob and Shirley regarding bread/yeast starters...….
It may be too much of a faff for them….
Or it maybe something that could be tried on the weekend, to be ready the following weekend ish.
A good memory is needed to feed the yeast;)
If you need more detail, let me know, and I will find more
shall I get drunk daily and then not mind if my testers are revolting? In both senses of the word :D
:hello:Jonathan 'Fergie' Fergus William, born 05/03/09, 7lb 4.4oz:hello: Benjamin 'Kezzie' Kester Jacob, born 18/03/10, 7lb 5oz:)
cash neutral gifts 2011, value of purchased gifts/actual paid/amount earnt to cover it £67/£3.60/£0 january grocery challenge, feed 4 of us for £40
note to testers: when your shopping does come, please soak 500g dried peas and 140g dried chickpeas
Bossy weezl x
:hello:Jonathan 'Fergie' Fergus William, born 05/03/09, 7lb 4.4oz:hello: Benjamin 'Kezzie' Kester Jacob, born 18/03/10, 7lb 5oz:)
cash neutral gifts 2011, value of purchased gifts/actual paid/amount earnt to cover it £67/£3.60/£0 january grocery challenge, feed 4 of us for £40
You could get drunky drunk which may make for funny reading when helping with recipes. On that topic I have just been handed a rather large glass of wine so if I come on later declaring undying love for you frugal fellows just ignore me:D
xxxxxxxxxx
In art as in love, instinct is enough
Anatole France
Things are beautiful if you love them
Jean Anouilh
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Um...I am a bit worried about cooking these things as many of them I have never done before. So expect a lot of silly questions!!!:p
Alsoly where will the recipes be? If its my index does someone want to cast an eye over it as I dont want to be responsible for us all going wrong:eek::p
xxxxx
Anatole France
Things are beautiful if you love them
Jean Anouilh
Also about the rest of the family revolting, but I have other food in the freezer and alcohol and money just in case
Your indexing is fine Arty :T
I have been using it to work from for the surveys
And I haven't found any problems so far
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Aye... Just get them all drunk Frankie, and they will eat what ya give 'em
xxxx
p.s I may have to add wine to my month!!!
Anatole France
Things are beautiful if you love them
Jean Anouilh
Today, at aprprox 3.30pm, I opened a 7g sachet of active dried yeast, and put it into a jug, with 7g of sugar.
I then added a little warm water ( I used the empty sachet as a measure and used one )
I gave it a good old stir, and this is what it looked like.
And this....
I losely covered with cling film, I went for a cheeky nap...about 90mins....
And this is what I came down too :eek::eek:
Since then, I have had a bit of a read up on this...
And have found a couple of recipes, and a good explanation, from a "sourdough" fan...
Amish bread starter
This starter contains a lot of sugar, therefore, will probably produce quiet a sweet bread, which is not to every ones taste, thoughts, or Bob and Shirley’s budget.
Also, the budget may be another factor for the milk inclusion in this recipe.
As this recipe does use commercially available dried yeast, it will provide a degree of similarity, and reliability if followed, as per instruction, regardless of the cook.
This starter takes 10 days to be ready.
Sourdough starter
This starter relies on naturally occurring yeast within the atmosphere.
There is NO sugar addition to this recipe, therefore, will suit a more savoury taste, or those not wishing any or a lot of sugar in their diet.
And this is also good for the budget.
This recipe uses water as the liquid, also good for the budget.
There will a degree of difference with this recipe, due to the reliance of environmental factors required to produce this bread.
This starter takes approx 7-9 days to be ready.
A really good explanation
This guy explains it much better than I could:o:o
The only think I don’t like, is the fact that after 24hours you throw away half of the starter:eek::eek::eek:
I can’t see why that is other than a space issue.
I, personally would be inclined to half the mixture after 24hours, and have 2 on the go, feeding both… I would then freeze what was not required, for future use.
Alternatively, you could start with half the recipe, and keep the whole lot, if you know what I mean.
I am not sure, which, if any is the way ahead for Bob and Shirley regarding bread/yeast starters...….
It may be too much of a faff for them….
Or it maybe something that could be tried on the weekend, to be ready the following weekend ish.
A good memory is needed to feed the yeast;)
If you need more detail, let me know, and I will find more
:hello:Jonathan 'Fergie' Fergus William, born 05/03/09, 7lb 4.4oz:hello:
cash neutral gifts 2011, value of purchased gifts/actual paid/amount earnt to cover it £67/£3.60/£0
january grocery challenge, feed 4 of us for £40
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Aye... I think I like YOUR idea better Frankie
Brilliant :T:T:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Bossy weezl x
:hello:Jonathan 'Fergie' Fergus William, born 05/03/09, 7lb 4.4oz:hello:
cash neutral gifts 2011, value of purchased gifts/actual paid/amount earnt to cover it £67/£3.60/£0
january grocery challenge, feed 4 of us for £40
You could get drunky drunk which may make for funny reading when helping with recipes. On that topic I have just been handed a rather large glass of wine so if I come on later declaring undying love for you frugal fellows just ignore me:D
xxxxxxxxxx
Anatole France
Things are beautiful if you love them
Jean Anouilh