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19681
Bread / Re: $1 Bread Loaf
« on: January 12, 2011, 06:26:54 am »
Chelsea, the tin is 25 x16 cm., and slopes slightly in to the base.   I paid $2.50 for it at Aldi, on their bargain table.
thermoheaven the crumb was good for sandwiches when fresh,  but even better for toast.  next tome I will post a photo before it gets eaten.

19682
Bread / Re: $1 Bread Loaf
« on: January 11, 2011, 11:20:50 am »
Bkmundt, to make the top crust look like this,  score the top with a very sharp knife or blade to about 1cm. Deep when the loaf is about 3/4 way through 2 rise.  brush with egg wash,  that has been  beaten with a little water.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

19683
Bread / Re: Challah Bread
« on: January 11, 2011, 08:51:36 am »
This sounds lovely.  Will give it a try.   Thanks.

19684
Vegetarian / Re: Cottage Rolls
« on: January 11, 2011, 08:49:12 am »
Judy,  glad you survived the day.  How do you get them to eat?

19685
Chit Chat / Re: How are the flooded Aussies?
« on: January 11, 2011, 08:46:12 am »
THinking of you all.   Wish I could help.   Safety first,   things, even TMX's can be replaced,  or lived without.

19686
Bread / Re: got my wheat....now what?
« on: January 11, 2011, 04:30:19 am »
Chelsea is right on the ball.  I use about 1/3 of grain in a loaf or rolls. Some times this is just soaked a lightly boiled whole wheat,  other times it is ground.  I also add,  in addition a handful of whatever grains I have on hand.   Start out with some thing simple to get the feel,  then add what ever you fancy. Wholemeal flour required a little more water.  I have posted today,  under Bread,  a $1 loaf that is made with the 1/3 wholemeal to 2/3 commercial bread flour.  Let us know how you are going. 

19687
Chit Chat / Re: What are you cooking today?
« on: January 11, 2011, 04:19:41 am »
Today,  made cream of celery soup, $1 bread,(posted Photo under bread)  roast chicken for lunch,  pancakes (used the egg wash from bread plus 1 extra egg), Chicken stock from roast chicken bones.  Tonight we are having chicken avo, mayo and bacon sandwiches.

19688
Bread / $1 Bread Loaf
« on: January 11, 2011, 04:02:45 am »
Made this today ,  based on the 'no fuss' roll recipe.  This is just the cost of the flour.   I didn't count the electricity as I cooked it at the same time as I roasted a chicken.  It is 2/3 white,  and 1/3 home ground wholemeal flour.

19689
Bread / Re: Garlicky, Garlicky Bread Plait.
« on: January 10, 2011, 06:08:51 am »
I think that the cooking of the garlic takes some of the kick out of it.  This is indeed quite different to the sliced baguette with the fresh taste of garlic.

19690
Chit Chat / Re: Butter
« on: January 10, 2011, 06:03:33 am »
I also use rice bran oil in my butter, and then freeze it in small containers.

19691
Chit Chat / Re: Help I need a new Oven
« on: January 10, 2011, 06:00:59 am »
I have a st. George and love it. The st.G. Had the option of a side opening door,  from either side,  which is good if you are short.  It also has a double oven which is handy.   The only problem is that it turns itself off if it thinks it. Is too hot.  This is at about 250o.  I had a Chef and it kept throwing the thermostat.Size is something to be considered.   good luck and do your homework as it is important.

19692
Jams and Chutneys / Re: Lemon Butter - Meaganjane's CWA recipe
« on: January 09, 2011, 09:12:31 pm »
Try on pancakes,  tarts, queen of puddings.

19693
Bread / Re: Hot Crust Bun - Help??
« on: January 09, 2011, 09:05:06 pm »
Nic. , hot cross buns do rise more slowly than normal bread.   However it would seem that there is something wrong here.  You have nothing to loose by putting it in the fridge overnight or if it is cool where you live, just leave it on the bench.    I have found that for a quicker rise it is best to add the fruit after the first rise.  Good luck and let us know how you go.

19694
Introduce Yourself / Re: Thought it was about time...
« on: January 09, 2011, 07:38:24 am »
Jo welcome to the Forum.    There are some great main meals on here.   They are all well tested. ;D ;D ;D

19695
Introduce Yourself / Re: Another newbie
« on: January 09, 2011, 07:34:29 am »
Lesley,  you are one lucky ducky.  Have fun with this great machine.

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