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Thermomix Recipes for TM5 and TM31 => Bread => Topic started by: judydawn on February 04, 2014, 11:16:38 am
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During a recent heatwave here, Chookie told me I could bake bread in my slow cooker so I thought I'd give it a go in my Morphy Richards 3.5 litre model (http://www.morphyrichards.com.au/ProductDetail.aspx?Product=48720).
The Vienna loaf (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8950.0) I made today was fantastic. It rose so much it hit the lid which I hadn't thought to oil in expectation that would happen.
All you need to do is prepare the dough as per the recipe to the end of the kneading process. There is no need to do any rises.
Line your cold slow cooker with baking paper, tip the dough in (don't be too fussy, it will find it's own level in time), spray the top with water, sprinkle some sesame seeds on top (optional) turn the machine onto High, put the greased lid on and cook for 2 hours. A thermometer inserted at this stage will show the internal temperature to be approximately 211oF. This is fine as 200oF is not quite enough for this loaf.
10 minutes before the end of cooking time, preheat the griller to 200oC.
Use the sides of the baking paper to remove the loaf from the SC, place the loaf (without the baking paper) onto a wire rack, spray the top with olive oil or brush with melted butter and place it under the preheated griller for 7 minutes to brown the top or until you are happy with the colour.
Remove the loaf onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing it.
Thank you Chookie, I would never have thought to bake bread this way.
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Interesting technique, Judy :)
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It is amazing that this can be done. Thanks Chookie and Judy.
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It's incredible the things you learn on this forum.Thanks Chookie and Judy for the tips :-*
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Thanks Judy for posting this. I have made 2 loaves now. The first was basically the No fuss recipe but replaced 1/3 of the white flour with Laucke German Grain Mix. I lined the Slow Cooker with Silicon . This was cooked for 1 3/4 hours and was near perfect. After talking to Judy we decided that a bit more time would make it perfect. It was a very acceptable loaf.
The second loaf was an experiment to see if I could make a small loaf and cut down on the usual mess I make . I reduced the flour to 400 gs. And water to 250.mls. I scraped the dough directly on to the floured silicon mat and lowered it into the SC. This small loaf did not rise as well as the large loaf and spread more so was flatter. The less mess did work.
The benefit of cooking bread in the slow cooker is that it is predictable, once you establish what is the correct amount of dough and time for your machine.
This could be good for campers and caravan people (, who have no oven but are on power.) if you are prepared to live with a non brown top. It is different to steamed Bread as it is baked not steamed.
It is probably also cheaper than lighting the oven.
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Judy great instructions, who would have thought you could cook it in the slow cooker. I never thought they got hot enough for something like bread.
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This is first loaf with 1/3 Laucke Grain Mix.
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Chookie that looks great. Has the colour come from the oven rather than the slow cooker? it looks very crusty
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Wonder, the bottom actually browns in the Slow Cooker. I sprayed with olive oil and only took 3 mins to almost over brown. Loaf has Walnut oil in it which may assist the browning in the SC.
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I'm going to experiment with different recipes, I love cooking bread this way. The first recipe I did was Chookie's No Fuss dough and after I put the dough into the SC I did think it may have needed a bit more water in it. It's usually perfect but my scales have been a bit dicky lately so that could have been the reason. Mind you the bread was fine but the Vienna loaf was a bit lighter and rose more even though there is less flour in that recipe. I weighed everything on my digital scales for the Vienna loaf so I knew the quantities were right.
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Bread in the slow cooker to be made at Monkey Mia. Or maybe the Dream Pot or even the bread machine. (we take that too) I will have a choice. I sometimes make the varoma bread with a bit of honey and sultanas and toast for morning tea for the masses.
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Cookie, all sounds good to me.
Judy, the Vienna loaf has 3 teaspoons of yeast to less flour as well as improver. I think this bread is probably best for sandwiches and the No Fuss best for toast after the first day. Like you, I will try different recipes. SD will be interesting.
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Yes, of course Chookie - I forgot about the extra yeast. That would have helped. The SD experiment is all yours ;D I will be very interested in how it goes.
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Thanks Judy & Chookie, what a great way to cook bread during the hot weather we have been having here. Can't wait to give this a go.
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Very clever ladies. I don't have a slow cooker but think your ideas are genius. Great bread.
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This makes me very excited. Thank you!
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MrsG, we are excited also. Can't believe it is so good. Give it a go.
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So much fun I can't stop Chookie :D
Here's your no-fuss dough (minus one piece that wouldn't fit in). I'll let you know how it goes, it's just come out of the oven, didn't decide to make it until 8.30 tonight.
Update - soft and fluffy, perfect! This one only needed a few minutes under the grill and I cooked it for 2 hrs. I've frozen the small piece of unused dough, it should make me a small pizza when I receive the airfryer.
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Judy, good to see you having so much fun. Did you make rolls and put them together into pot? We ate some day old for dinner last night and it was still like fresh bread. Think it was the bit of oil, German Grain mix and the cooking process. I think a fruit loaf is next.
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Yes, that's what I did Chookie. They are very high so I think I could make them smaller for dinner rolls and freeze more of the leftover dough for other uses.
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Judy, have been thinking of buying a small SC just for small loaves. About $20.
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I don't have a slow cooker but I love looking at this thread.
Judy that bread looks fantastic. how do you eat it all??
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I take a while Wonder :D My freezer now has space to freeze more bread so I have enough to last me for a while now.
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Very clever, Ladies! Is it in high setting? Love to try this.
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Yes, on high Denzenmum - I only turn the SC on once the dough is in it.
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I understand from all this that there is no need to do two rises; just mix, knead, shape and put into lined SC. Sounds great for this hot weather in Perth. Now why did I lend my SC, but I am certainly looking forward to trying this when it comes back. Where else but on this forum would we all learn so many great ways to do things.
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No need even to shape if making a loaf troupie - I just tip the dough straight from the Thermomix into the SC and it slowly rises and fills the whole bowl.
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I have just realised that I only have a small slow cooker, do you think it would be large enough? How full is the slow cooker when you first put the bread in it please?
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What's the capacity of your cooker Cookie? Mine is a 3.5 litre. If I was to flatten the dough out in the SC, it wouldn't be 1/3 full but it rises more than the normal way we rise our dough. The no-fuss measurements are pretty perfect, it stops just before it hits the lid. The Vienna loaf hit the lid so if your SC is less than 3.5 litres, I'd keep some of the dough from that recipe back for a pizza.
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The reduced size loaf also worked well but was a flat loaf. The texture was good . Cookie, try a 1/2 mix and bake for 1 hour or a bit more. I think with all slow cookers you need to experiment with the first loaf. Also interestingly , it rises about 3 times the original dough size. This is more than in the bread machine.
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I wish I had never read this thread.....one thing led to another and I've now bought a new rice cooker with a fermentation and bake function.....argh....
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;D ;D I'm sure you will use it stacelee. Even if you don't bake the bread in the SC, it would be a good way to prove it in winter.
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Judy I have a 5 liter SC in an oval shape do you think this will be too big . I make the no fuss bread and Vienna loaf all the time but may have to buy smaller SC :D
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Mmm, not sure thermo18, check the book that came with your machine. Has it a bread recipe in it? Are the quantities anything like the no fuss or vienna loaves? It's worth a try though using the no fuss because that has more flour in it then the vienna loaf. You don't have a lot to lose by giving it a go before going to the expense of buying a smaller model. I haven't tried any bread in my 6 litre SC but I guess I could try putting the dough in a bread tin inside it to see if that worked.
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I have just measured my Breville SC and it is 5 liters. I didn't know as my DIL gave it to me. So the No Fuss or Vienna recipe will be ok.
Today I bought a small SC, 1 1/2 liters. Cheapie at Safeway. $20. Will play with it and see how it goes. Usually when I make bread in cut itin half and freeze 1/2. With this, If it worked, 1 loaf every 2 days, or for visitors, 1 small loaf. Will report back.
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I'd say my slow cooker is only about 3 litres. . We bought a cheap one years ago to see if we liked it. Touch wood it is still going strong.
I'll have to give the bread a try. Will use the no fuss recipe.
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I love this thread!!!! Haven't tried this way of cooking bread yet but you ladies are really inspiring me!! Well done!!!!
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I wish I had never read this thread.....one thing led to another and I've now bought a new rice cooker with a fermentation and bake function.....argh....
Staclee, what brand did you buy? Is it a rice cooker and a slow cooker? I have a Ronson 5l (I think) and it cooks too quickly to use as a slow cooker. I haven't used it for years, great for soups when having a party in winter, but otherwise is a waste of space. A fermentation function sounds interesting.
Judydawn and Chookie, great thread ;D will be trying out some bread out, love to use appliances for a few functions.
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Bought a 1 1/2 liter SC for $20 at Woolies. Made 1/2 No Fuss recipe. Baked 1 hour and 10 minutes. Can now make one small loaf every day for 50 cents. Ha. What fun
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Wow Chookie, that's fantastic! :o
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Thanks Judy and Chookie I will give it a go and see what happens, I have seen these 1 1/2 liter SC in Target also for $20 might look into this as it would be a perfect size for two people. I would rather bake a loaf everyday and have no left overs and give the freezer a rest
Chookie that loaf looks so good :D
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Looking good Chookie. Such a simple process for a great result :D
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Thanks Judy and Chookie I will give it a go and see what happens, I have seen these 1 1/2 liter SC in Target also for $20 might look into this as it would be a perfect size for two people. I would rather bake a loaf everyday and have no left overs and give the freezer a rest
Chookie that loaf looks so good :D
There are just the 2 of us. most of the time so this is a good size. Put chicken wings in with a Chinese master stock before we went for the papers and they were cooked when we go home. Going to try SD today but in the big pot.
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Great loaf Chookie, the testing hole really stands out doesn't it ;D Can't wait for your SD experiment, it could be so much easier than normal method if it works. One of the reasons I don't make it often is the long rising times and you have to almost set a day aside when baking it.
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SD cooked in mini SC.
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Chookie those loaves look great.
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Doing a happy dance :)
Bought a 1.5 SC yesterday, this loaf is perfect for two people, so quick will try with bigger SC when the kids come home. Thank you Judy and Chookie just love the way it turned out, now going to find some recipes for the mini sc
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Excellent result thermo18, glad you are as happy as we are :D
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Just made a Walnut, apricot and raisin loaf. 1 hour 10 mins. Perfect.
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Oh that sounds lovely Chookie. I've just got my first SC loaf in the cooker now, such a great idea for these mega hot days!
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Thermo18, love the look of that loaf.
Jam eerie, go for it.
Taps talk won't let me post a photo of fruit loaf. Beautiful. Will post recipe when I have a moment.
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Can't wait to see a picture Chookie
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Here it is tastes great.
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Great loaf Chookie.
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Yum Chookie looking forward trying the fruit loaf :D
We had our loaf for lunch with just a little bit over so really happy with the size :D
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I made a dozen bread rolls using Uni's 1 hr bread in my slow cooker yesterday. Turned out really well, 2 to 3 mins under the grill to brown the top after cooking. Forgot to spray the tops, didnt seem to make any difference. I left them in for about 1 and a half hours, but did lift the lid a few times to wipe the condensation off. The rolls rose then joined together like a pull apart loaf.
For the experienced SC chefs out there ( Chookie or JD) should I just ignore the condensation? It was starting to drip on the rolls.
Great looking fruit loaf Chookie.
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I didn't notice a lot of condensation in what I cooked Elle because my dough rose right up to the lid, did yours? Taking the lid off slow cookers all the time is not recommended although it didn't seem to affect what you made so if you are happy with them, guess I'd keep doing what you did. Chookie may have some thoughts. I was thinking of making bread sticks in my large rectangular shaped SC next and they certainly won't rise up too high so I'll see how I go with them.
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I haven't cut my loaf yet to note the success but I had condensation too ElleG.
Edited:
Just tried the loaf and it would have to be one of the best loaves I've ever made!
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I like the condensation as it prevents the lid sticking. Also assists in the rising. Don't wipe it off. Popping under the grill will dry out any
moisture.
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Thanks Chookie - will keep from prodding, poking and wiping lids next time ;D DH was happy with the rolls, as I can't eat the bread I couldn't really tell what they were like. Looked good and easy especially for visitors.
JD, my SC is so deep, there is no was bread would ever rise to the top. It did rise nicely. I am interested in the SC Stacelee bought - haven't been able to find one that does SC and fermentation. Would love to know which brand. Does anyone have a SC that has these functions?
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Sorry for the delay in replying...I've been busy helping in-laws get ready to move...its a rice cooker that I've bought not a slow cooker...but it was this thread that made me look at it....its a Toshiba RC-18NMF rice cooker that has a fermentation, bake etc function.
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I have the huge bowl (the oval one) and had a visit from my sister, so made this just for fun.
It was awesome with Dukkah. Next time I'm doubling it.
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MrsG, what recipe did you use. ?
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Thanks Stacelee for the info. Still tossing up whether I have the room for another appliance, certainly looks good.
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I used the Vienna loaf recipe from the first post. Was really wet dough. Couldn't be stuffed grilling it (and we sort of just wanted to see how it tasted)
Was really easy and the house smelled sooooooo good.
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I baked a loaf in my old monier Crock Pot, its about 5 litres I think, bread turned out wonderfully only thing is I'll need a sword to cut it right across the middle :D.
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Made this in my 5ltr SC, it's the first time I have been happy about the outcome. Have tried making bread in my oven but the temperature never seems to be right, thought I would have to wait until we move into our new house later this year to try making bread again when I will be getting a miele oven. So easy and my DH said it is the best so far. Debating on whether to buy a smaller SC so that it can rise a little higher.
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A, you could put the dough into a container the shape you want.
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Thanks, will give that a go next time.
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Have just made this in my old monier crockpot, but it has risen so much I can't fit it under my wall griller, can I get the oven up hi and lie the loaf with the top facing the fan?
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That's all you can do JE, give it a go.
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Wow - fabulous - best loaf yet. Using Basic Bread in EDC
The crumb was a bit cake like - I had added a bit too much water I think.
Will try again during the week.
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It looks lovely.
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Thanks to Chookie , JudyDawn and Cookie.
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JE, I often lay the loaf on its side, facing the fan to brown the top. Try Cookies Vienna recipe or my No Fuss. Glad you are having fun.
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Thanks for confirming my initial plan of action Chookie, however when I pulled the loaf from the SC I realised that if I wrap the baking paper around the base (which had cooked nicely) and just exposed the top and kept it higher in the oven I might solve the problem of the pallid looking top = Voila!!
I can see me kneading the dough once we get home from school, "baking" ready for lunches the next day!
I really want to try a raisin and walnut version now, and I didn't get to it today but will be trying the "Bill Granger" cinnamon scrolls this week. And also an apple raisin and walnut version of them.
Thanks to this forum for all these wonderful and clever tweaks.
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JE, glad you are having fun with this recipe. I have also been thinking of Bill's scrolls, but i know who will eat most. !!!
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I'm a bit the same Chookie. I would love to make them but I am the person that will eat them. I'll thoroughly enjoy them but my hips won't say thank you. :-[
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If you freeze the Bill Granger scrolls in lots of 2 before their second rise then you can just pull them out and put straight in a cold oven every now and then when you feel like one. No pressure to eat the lot in a short time. ;D
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Thanks Julie, did have this in mind.
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Made JulieO's rolls. Cut 1/3 off the end of the roll and baked it in the mini SC for 1 hour and 10 minutes., after second rise. Lovely.
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Oh Yum, looks fantastic Chookie! ;D
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Delicious.
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Bought a 1 1/2 liter SC for $20 at Woolies. Made 1/2 No Fuss recipe. Baked 1 hour and 10 minutes. Can now make one small loaf every day for 50 cents. Ha. What fun
Am seriously considering buying a 1.5 litre slow cooker (saw one today in Woolies for $20) just to make this as we don't eat as much bread as we once did.
Chookie, do you still knead for the full 4 mins seeing it's half the recipe? (haven't made bread for ages, so thought best to ask).
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I'm rapt in the new rice cooker for making bread (and rice). I rose the bread twice on fermentation mode and then used the bake mode to cook it. I forgot about the browning in the grill but that was a minor oopsy. I'm now cooking rice in it to have with steamed thai fish cakes for dinner (Seafood Bounty :) - they even taste good when you forget to put in the coconut milk that you specifically stopped on the way home from work to buy. I now want to try cooking the bread in a tin in my sous vide/slow cooker since it is rectangular and should fit a bread tin in.
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Julie, I have tried both 3 and 4 mins. Doesn't make any difference. The 2 of us are finding the mini loaves just right. I saw cheaper 1 1/2 liters but they were very tinny. The dough needs to be put into cold pot to be successful.
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Doing a forum catch up whilst folding the laundry. This is an amazing thread! Thank you, Judy and Chookie :)
So no fussing with the dough. Just make it in the TM and chuck in into a lined SC? Do you need to shape the dough at all if using a bread tin within a big SC?
Do you still use the grill to brown the bread, Judy?
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Thanks Chookie, might go to Woolies today and pick one up. :D
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You've got it BZB. No need to shape before putting into a tin either, the dough will find its own level as the SC slowly heats up and the dough begins to rise. I would try and put it into the tin quite evenly though. Yes I like to grill the top to make it brown and crunchy.
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I picked up a small sc. How cute it that! All washed and ready to go, though will leave it for a day or so as we only took a loaf out the freezer this morning. If I can, I will wait until we really need a new loaf. ;D
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Julie, bet you can't wait!! I cooked chicken wings in mine in a master sauce. We ate them cold on one of those very hot days.
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Sounds good Chookie. I hadn't really thought of what else I could do in it, I'm sure I'll think of things now though. ;D
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Chookie or JD I have been following this thread but would appreciate some clarification please.
I have just bought the 1.5litre SC from Woolies.
Did you mix half the No Fuss Bread recipe and did it fit well in the small SC?
Also I can't find the recipe for the No Fuss Bread.
I really want to try this and am a bit muddled.
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No fuss recipe http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4253.0
This is what Chookie said she does Bootobethin
'Bought a 1 1/2 liter SC for $20 at Woolies. Made 1/2 No Fuss recipe. Baked 1 hour and 10 minutes. Can now make one small loaf every day for 50 cents. Ha. What fun'
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Thanks JD. So quick!
The link takes me to the Forum Home Page.
Thanks
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Thanks JD. So quick!
The link takes me to the Forum Home Page.
Thanks
thanks Judy.
Make sure you line the Mini pot well and put the dough in cold pot and then turn on. I have been adding an extra 10 mls of water to basic mix. Have fun.
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Thanks Chookie I have followed your instructions so fingers crossed.
I haven't had a kitchen for 4 months and miss making bread so this is fun and hopefully successful.
Thanks for all your experimenting and technique development. :)
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Just love making my mini loafs, made a Vienna loaf just beautiful, and no waste :D
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thermo18, fun isn't it? No waste and 50cents a loaf.
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Chookie I am having lots of fun ;D
Which fruit loaf recipe did you use Chookie?
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Wow my bread using Chookies technique worked really well.
Thanks to all the tweaks and guidance.
Now to try a fruit loaf.
Mmmm!
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Link is working now Bootobethin but you've already had success LOL.
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Great boo. Fruit loaf is lovely. I used apricots, walnuts and sultanas. Could use what ever but no more that 150 g.
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This (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9742.0) recipe Chookie? Half quantity? 1 hour 10 minutes, right?
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Thanks for fixing the link JD.
The no fuss loaf is better than the one I used.
Thanks Chookie I will try the fruit loaf using your hints.
I might also let you know how I go with a savoury dairy free loaf.
This method is great.
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Boo, would be interested in any different mixes. Thanks. Was thinking a savory scroll would be nice.
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I had a play last night with the vienna in my 6 in 1 on slowcook. You are amazing Judy and Chookie. Must confess to peaking a few times so my loaf was a little doughy but most certainly can see the potential. How good is the crust.
Thanks ladies,nothing like thinking outside the box. X
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It does take a little experimenting Denise but once you have it down pat, you can stop opening it up to peek ;D
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Oh this is genius...thank you ladies 8).
Only just discovered this thread, & have a loaf in now....impatiently waiting for another hour, then done.
It's in the 5 in 1, and bummed there's no clear lid! ....can understand you peeking bedlam, but have resisted thus far ;D
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Maddy, after the first loaf , you will know what is the correct time for your machine and recipe.
Bedlam, Judy and I are good at thinking outside the box, so much so that sometimes we for get what is IN the box. ;D
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So exciting ladies. Who would have ever thought of using a SC for bread? My every day SC is 1.5 litre. Perfect recipe for me. I really must try it.
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I made this today - so quick and easy! I really did just let it fall into the slow cooker from the TM bowl without shaping it so I got some interesting swirls which I think will make for a nice crust. Next time for interest sake I will shape the dough into a ball and see how that comes out. :D
I preheated my Easycook oven onto its highest heat to save me putting on my big oven and it worked really well for browning it off. I used a spray of oil and again will try melted butter next time to see if there is any difference. ;D
Chookie and Judy this is a real winner (before I've even tasted it), and just the right amount for 2 people.
Would love to try some grain bread now, and soy/linseed but would need to use a premix as can't get loose grains here. Chookie, if I use a grain or soy and linseed premix would I use the same amount of water as per the white?
Thanks girls. :D
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It looks great Julie.
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Julie, grains and wholemeal need a bit more water. I use the set amount to start with and after a minute kneading, look in the hole and if it isn't coming together, add a bit more until it looks right. If too wet, I add a little more flour.
Love the look of your mini loaf. I find brushing with egg wash gives a nice finish, but sometimes spray with oil. I don't mind using a small egg from our Chookies. If some over, I make pancakes or add to something else or use in egg and bread crumbs.
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I have just made a savoury scroll using the no fuss recipe.
I flattened the dough out as thinly and as best I could using my fingers (my rolling pin is packed up while kitchen is replaced!)
I spread Pizza spread over the dough and sprinkled shredded ham over the sauce.
You could sprinkle it with cheese but I don't as we have a family member who is allergic to dairy proteins.
I rolled the dough and cut it into thirds with plain dental floss.
I placed the three pieces of filled dough upright in the lined SC.
It cooked for 1hour and 15 minutes.
It looked great. A bit like a pullapart loaf.
We ate it with Pumpkin Soup from the old EDC.
Fantastic bread method.
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Thanks Chookie :)
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Boo, terrific. How are you going to cut it. Thanks for the detailed method.
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I cut it in half top to bottom and lay each half down and sliced it!
Think you could pull it apart if it had cheese.
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Wow I have only just got to this thread and am very keen to cook some bread! Tomorrow. I've got a big black oval sc. No idea how big but not small. Maybe a Ronson? Think I will try a whole loaf.
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I have a 5ltr SC and it worked fine in that.
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Yes, it works well in my large SC, 5 1/2 l. Use full recipe.
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The beauty of having the 2 different sized slow cookers is that for 'most' days the little one is great, and when there are more people around, the bigger one would be very good too.
Will try the bigger version in a few days when dtr and grandson are back, plus I want to give grains etc a go. ;D
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I bought the mini $20 slow cooker from Woolies last week, but have only got around to using it this morning.
I did half the "No Fuss" recipe as per Chookie's method. It looks good and I'm sure when we eat it for lunch it will taste great.
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Advice please...not so successful here :-\
I used the newwave 5 in 1, made full quantity of Vienna bread...but made it like my parmesan bread, with only 50g Parmesan in with dough & pizza topper herbs. Sprinkled top lightly with Parmesan.
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I didn't lift the lid to peek, & at 2 hrs, it was hardly risen.
I had to cook it for 3 hours to get 6cm height ???
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The inside was still not fully cooked at 3hrs. Cooking
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I don't know if the slow cooker is not hot enough? (there's no option for high or low on this one),
Or the Parmesan hindered rising?
Or a combination?
I did line the sides with baking paper, is everyone else?
I was really hoping to lift the lid & find bread the height of Judy's.
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Chookie may have the technical answers maddy but if you don't have a high/low option on your appliance, perhaps it is too low. We all use high on our SCs.
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My initial thoughts too Judy, that it wasn't hot enough...yeast was new & fresh bag.
....think I might pop into woolies & look at the smaller s/c....it will also be perfect for keeping a larger amounts of gravy warm, when entertaining.
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Maddy, don't know your appliance but 3 hours would seem to be too long. I also love the Vienna recipe but I don't think it takes added ingredients well. I think this is because of the high ratio of yeast to flour. It might be worth heating up your pot and putting a thermometer in and checking the temp.
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I had a play with this today and the result wasn't too bad. I don't have a proper SC, mine is an old Sunbeam deep fryer with a SC insert and holds about 5 Lts or so.
My loaf is just a little dense but that's my fault as I misjudged the water. When I took it out of the tmx it looked very dry and crumbly so I re read the recipe and found I hadn't put in enought water. Back into the tmx added more water and kneaded another two mins.
I actually forgot it and it cooked for 2 1/2 hours and it wasn't over done.
DH was most impressed and insisted it was sliced so he could do a taste test. He gave it the thumbs up. :D
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I had another go today, thought the small loaf would be good to serve with dinner. Shaped into a ball and I only lined the base of the sc and sprayed the sides with oil. Turned out the better than yesterdays. :)
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Julie , looks lovely.
Mab, if family like it, that all that matters. Do have another go and see if you can improve on this one, for your sake.
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It looks fantastic JulieO.
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Yes it does look nice Julie.
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Looking great ladies. Can't wait to try it!
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Made another mini white today. So easy, left it to bake while I made jam. Guess what I tested the jam on?.?
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Looks gorgeous Julie :-*
Well, best $20 spent I think.
made a garlic/herb loaf...no fuss recipe, and crisped up in air fryer for 6 minutes, 180 c.
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I had 1 small piece, hubby & DD demolished the rest...loved it. Crispy crust, inside was light & fluffy.
I would be happy to have 2 of these mini slow cookers, rather than trying to make a big loaf....I think they present nicely the size they are.
like Julie, I sprayed pot & lined just the base....slipped out easily :)
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It looks delicious.
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So easy, left it to bake while I made jam. Guess what I tested the jam on?.?
It just had to happen Chookie :D :D
Great looking bread Maddy 8)
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Yay for success Maddy. Love the little sc, so cute. :D
I'm in love with Chookie and Judy right now, very hapy with my little loaves. ;D
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Maddy, love the mini loaf. Did you take the wire basket out of the AF to crisp up the crust. ?
Julie, nice to have so much love floating around!
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Chookie , just popped it straight into basket. I did Pre-heat first...was just the perfect size :D bonus, as my grill takes ages to heat as well.
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Feeling the love Julie :D :D
I saw Katie's little mini SC yesterday - it is so cute and I love maddy's idea of it being good to keep gravy warm when you have visitors. For that price you could have a few lined up, filled with different vegies for a self-serve meal.
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Lovely bread Julie and Maddy.
Chookie, I will definately make another loaf.
I think I might have to look into getting one of those smaller SC too.
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wouldn't go astray Mab...like Judy mentioned, it could be used for lots of things. Actually it's a good size for when I dip a large quantity of cake pops...purchase justified already :D
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Bread making didn't go quite to plan. We got a notice this week that power was going off. I woke up at 6:20 late wanting to make bread before planned outage at 8:30. The bread didn't rise like I was expecting. Perhaps putting the salt on top of yeast wasn't a good idea :/. I had to pull it out at 8:20 to allow bake time in oven. Thermometer said 81`c at this time.
Then looked at ergon notice and realise it isn't until 2nd March. Doh! (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/23/8eduba2e.jpg)
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Bread making didn't go quite to plan. We got a notice this week that power was going off. I woke up at 6:20 late wanting to make bread before planned outage at 8:30. The bread didn't rise like I was expecting. Perhaps putting the salt on top of yeast wasn't a good idea :/. I had to pull it out at 8:20 to allow bake time in oven. Thermometer said 81`c at this time.
Then looked at ergon notice and realise it isn't until 2nd March. Doh! (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/23/8eduba2e.jpg)
Bad hair day.
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Bill Granger cinnamon snail rolls went crazy
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OOPs!! ???
Must remember to turn the power point on - just had my loaf in for hour, bread has risen but thought it looked very uncooked still. SC still cold!! beautifully risen bread though!!! ;D
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Great results with SC bread everyone. :)
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JE, what did you do?
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knocked it down, and started the two hours again, but it is a binner, did not rise again, and is not sounding hollow on tapping.
will be pantry wraps for lunch tomorrow!
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Think if you had baked it in a hot oven it may have been ok.
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Chookie - it did cross my my mind to transfer to oven but in the exploration of bread making thought I 'd try the obvious!! :)
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JE, a couple of weeks ago, I put double the yeast into the bread recipe, by mistake. When it pushed the lid off the pot I realized what I had done. Fortunately I had the oven on so quickly put mini crockery part containing bread into oven. It was ok but not brilliant.
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As soon as I saw this yesterday morning I had to give it a go. I initially had the slow cooker on "stew" instead of "slow cook" for a little while which created a tough crust on the base :-)) When I put the bread under the grill to brown splotches of incinerated grime from a few recent roasts fell on top of the bread >:( Obviously haven't used/cleaned the grill for a while.
Even after all that, the loaf minus the base and splotches was still pretty good and is now all gone. (The chooks loved the tough base).
Brilliant Chookie and Judy. Thanks :)
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Good Djinni, another happy Forum Member. I cook on high in SC. They are all different so need to experiment a little.
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Was entirely user error Chookie :D. I misread the symbols. Next time should be fine (providing I clean the grill element) ;D
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Just copying this from my post in fruit bread.
I was just cruising and reading and wanted to make a loaf of bread in my slow cooker as you girls have been very clever to do but I don't need any bread. In my effort to reduce the pantry of dubious goods I discovered a 375 gm packet of very ordinary mixed fruit and since. JulieO is back posting her great photos I thought I would combine her fruit loaf with chookies method in the slow cooker just to see if I could "do it". The dough is still in the Thermothingy rising. I had no mixed spice so added a bit more of the cinnamon and nutmeg plus some mace and ginger . I tossed the whole packet of fruit in.
Now I must check out achookwoman's method.
Will post a pic when done.
Gert
In the slow cooker with egg wash on top. Hope the egg does not cook separately.
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Sticky dough.
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It's looking pretty good Gert.
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I think it will be a beauty chookie. Rising nicely. Smells devine. Will check it after 1.30 hours.
Gert
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After 2 hours 10 minutes on high the internal temperature reached 208F and I could see the bottom on one side turning a bit dark so removed and glued it.
The proof will be seen when it cools which is very painfully slow in coming.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/26/u9u2ate8.jpg)
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Gert
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I'll be interested in hearing what you thought of it Gert. :)
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Looks about the same shape and size of mine in the large SC. Will be interested to hear how it is.
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It cooked a wee bit unevenly and was a bit squishy in the middle I dared not leave it in any longer as it was getting a bit burned on the bottom on one end. Maybe double the baking paper next time. The flavour was great but I agree. Julieo that the lemon peel added nothing.
It was more like a huge hot cross bun than a bread and tomorrow I will toast some .
DH loves it and the flavour is great. I will make it again.
Must now try a normal loaf in the SC as was so easy.
Good fun.
Recommend home made butter.
Gert
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Gert, this is interesting. I found with the mini SC, I had to reduce the amount of fruit by a third.
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No way I was not using up the whole packet of fruit but yes it could have done with less. In any case I see it slowly disappearing before my eyes
Gert
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It looks delicious to me Gert. I should imagine that it will be lovely toasted. I am home all day tomorrow so I must try SC bread.
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It is fun cookie. Came out very moist but dried quickly.
Gert
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In any case I see it slowly disappearing before my eyes
Gert
LOL ;D
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What an interesting thread, and what fun you've all been having.
My only slow cooker is 6litres and oval. So not for me at present but love reading all your adventures. :D
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You could still use your slow cooker by putting your bread in a pan and a pan in the cooker if you wanted to join the fun. I really can't see much advantage for me in cooking bread this way but it does have it's uses.
Gert
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I bought the Woolies 1.5l slow cooker today - an impulse buy, but have had fun. I made a GF loaf in it - it's ages since I made a loaf of bread for me, so I enjoyed it :D
Will post the recipe once I make it error free. Forgot the potato starch, thought it seemed a bit moist so added flax. Once I cook it again with ALL the ingredients I will post it then. It was a wonderful treat with the lovely crust, it rose well, but did sink a bit in the centre. Took about 2 hrs to cook.
Thanks JD and Chookie, can see me using this SC.
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EllieG, really pleased for you. We would be very interested in the recipe.
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It's nice when you can make something just for yourself ElleG, why should you miss out. I hope you get a lot of use from your new SC.
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Just made another mini loaf. Lovely.
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This post is just for fun and I haven't attempted this recipe.
But it does look interesting but not slimming.
I thought the dough might be worth playing with!
See what you think!
http://www.rosiediscovers.com/2014/05/crock-pot-samoa-schnecken.html
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Oh my happy Aunt, how good does that look Boot - forget the calories, someone please make it and let us know if it tastes as good as it looks ;D
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That is exactly how I felt when I saw it JD.
I cook dairy free and am not sure how this would go with nuttalex.
I hope some one cooks this and is able to post.
Ohh yuuummmm!
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OMG, not me. Looks like the recipe in , I think it is called , Homestead.
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This post is just for fun and I haven't attempted this recipe.
But it does look interesting but not slimming.
I thought the dough might be worth playing with!
See what you think!
http://www.rosiediscovers.com/2014/05/crock-pot-samoa-schnecken.html
Bootobethn, that really looks dangerous. I bought a cute little woolies slow cooker today and made my first mini loaf, it didn't even have time to cool and we had demolished it.
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Best value for $20 I have seen for a while. Glad you enjoyed the little loaf. I baked one before we went away on holiday and wrapped it in foil and froze it. It was ready when arrived home.
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I made Chookie's No Fuss bread tonight and baked it in my 6 litre slow cooker for around 1 3/4 hrs. I was particularly happy with the way it turned out as my oven has well and truly died. :( Now I'm wondering if I can bake a cake or some muffins in the SC .. ;D won't hurt to try!
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Balls of dough in the SC
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Lid on, heat to high...and away we go
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The finished product ( unfortunately, can't brown the top as it can't fit under the grill.)
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But the bottom browned nicely! :)
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Wow GF I really didn't think it would be possible, they look great.
Are you getting your oven fixed or replacing it?
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A great result GF with the SC.Sorry to hear your oven died.
Just a thought how about Varoma Bread (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=98.0) and of course there are steamed cake cupcake recipes here ;)
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Dede, the stove is now almost 30 years old and the oven has become quite dangerous (gas), and the grill takes forever to light properly. I'm checking out recommendations from INAID to see what will fit in the space. Ideally, I'd love an electric oven and a gas cooktop. Things go in 3s they say. Toaster died last week, oven completely died, Friday.... just waiting with bated breath to see what else is going to say "time's up!" Lol
CC, yes the varoma bread did come to mind. Thanks for that!
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Oh dear GF, sounds like your due for a new oven.
My washing machine is broken down at the moment which is not great with 6 people in the house. My friends have been busy doing my washing for me the last week. My washing machine is only 9 months old and been fixed under warranty, but I have to wait 7-10 days for the parts to arrive. Needs a new motor and computer board apparently. They don't make them like the use to.
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Love your bread rolls GF, it's great to be able to use an appliance in more ways than you think possible. Most, if not all modern electric ovens these days have the griller in the oven (not as a separate compartment like the older ovens) so you'll be able to adjust the shelving to fit high things like your batch of rolls under it when you do replace your existing oven.
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Wow, Dede!! A new motor etc after just 9 months!?! That's incredible! Hope the parts come in quickly and you can get back to normal. Good friends and neighbours are certainly a blessing!!
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Yes I wasn't impressed. I brought a 10kg front loader washing machine to replace my 16 year old top loader washing machine that never had issues until the last couple years of its life. I purchased an extra 60 month warranty with this washing machines which means at any stage I can have it replaced with a brand new one, but once you opt to replace with a new one your warranty is then void. Better to have repaired at this early stage. At least it won't cost me anything for the next 50 months anyway.
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Dede, the stove is now almost 30 years old and the oven has become quite dangerous (gas), and the grill takes forever to light properly. I'm checking out recommendations from INAID to see what will fit in the space. Ideally, I'd love an electric oven and a gas cooktop. Things go in 3s they say. Toaster died last week, oven completely died, Friday.... just waiting with bated breath to see what else is going to say "time's up!" Lol
CC, yes the varoma bread did come to mind. Thanks for that!
Oh GF did you check out the Scholtes? I can't wait for mine to arrive. Maybe end of this week fingers crossed :) I like you are missing my oven!
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Thanks Judy. It 'll be good to cook with a "normal" oven.... One you can set the proper temp etc. and not a "one temp fits all" and have to creatively adjust times etc. good fun!! Unfortunately, now the gas doesn't light completely (if that makes sense) and has become dangerous. I guess it had to happen sooner or later ....
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INAID.... I get to check it out tomorrow.... I found a distributor but just couldn't organise the time before this..... That being said, it's amazing what you can do when you have to .....lol
Dede.. Good thinking to get that extra warranty! Still, major repairs like that so early in the piece are a worry!! Good luck with it all!
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I know I have a big family and a lot of washing (probably twice as much as an average family) but I would hope for no issues for at least 3 or 4 years would be expectable. Hope once fixed then all is ok.
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GF, rolls look good. You can turn them upside down in the SC to brown the top. Only thing is it flattens the top a bit.
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Thanks Chookie! That would have been so simple to do and it didn't even occur to me to do that..... I'll certainly do that next time! :)
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Lovely looking rolls GF. I would hate to be without my oven. :-\
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I recently had a 3 fer including the washing machine. The slow cooker is very handy for a lot of things and i have made bread in it successfully but only as a challenge goldfish. I have made a sort of baguette in the Varoma.
It is amazing how we all have the same issues from time to time and a great place for some good advice a helping hand.
When I bought my 9kilo washing machine recently, I had no idea I would have to stand on my tip toes to reach a stray sock and nearly fall in. It is huge after a tiny one but at least I can wash a doona and not spend $25 to have it washed for me.
You have been busy Dede.
Gert
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My friend has been doing washing for me and she said she would cry everyday if she had to do as much as me lol. There is only 2 of them in their house.
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Oh how exciting GF. Tell me what you think :)
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GF your rolls look great, you are not going to know yourself when you have your new oven. Looking forward to all the photos posted.
Dede, I know the washing saga after having the extra 3 living with us! Washing many loads daily. Good idea getting the extra warranty I did the same when mine died just out of warranty when the kids were with us. Love my 10 kg Samsung front loader .
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Hi I made this loaf the other day in my small slow cooker, really happy with the result used the Vienna rec. I browned the top and the bottom under the grill for a few minutes, the sides are the colour they were in the S.C
Now I just have to remember how to down load the picture, Here goes :P
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PP, love the look of your loaf. I have been lining my mini slow cooker but yesterday brushed it with cake release and sprinkled plenty of sesame seeds around. Think I will continue to do this.
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What a great result PP :)
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Chookie, what is cake release? Would light brush with oil be the same?
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Cake Release (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7341.0) ;D
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I thanks CC. A must make. I have been giving pots of this to everyone I know who bakes.
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It's quite brilliant stuff. I love it.
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I read right through this thread again today after feeling inspired by Chookie's recent SC loaf and made this one in my mini slow cooker tonight.
Half quantity no fuss dough (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4253.0), lined bottom of SC, sprayed the sides and sprinkled with sesame seeds and after 1 hr 10 minutes transferred loaf after brushing the top with melted butter to a preheated 180o air fryer until loaf was brown.
A combination of ideas from Chookie, JulieO and maddy. Very happy with it.
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Impressive Judy.
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Impressive Judy.
Very 8)
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Wow Judy, looks great.
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Great loaf, Judy. These tiny loaves last us 2 days. When I brown the top , I place the bread, still in cooking bowl , under the grill.
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With the hot weather all around Australia, it's time to bump this recipe. I made it tonight for the first time in over 12 months, why do we forget about these easy recipes I wonder.
1/2 Chookie's No Fuss dough, cooked 1 hour 10 minutes in a lined small SC on high then sprayed with olive oil, sprinkled with sesame seeds and transferred to an air fryer preheated to 180 degrees until it's nice and brown on top.
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Yes Judy we do tend to forget recipes from time to time. Love these small loaves. Sometimes I make full No Fuss recipe and let it rise in bowl, divide it in half, cook a small loaf in SC and 6 rolls in AF.
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Good idea Chookie.
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A lovely loaf Judy 8)
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A very nice loaf Judy.
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Thanks Denise and Margaret, it was lovely toasted this morning and this size is so much easier for me to cut too!
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Looks brilliant Judy. I haven't used my mini sc for ages, must rectify that. :D
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Thanks Julie, it's perfect for 1 or 2 people.
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Nice looking little loaf , Judy. How do you get it to fit into AF. .?
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I take the basket out and sit it on the base Chookie.
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I take the basket out and sit it on the base Chookie.
Thanks Judy.
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Thanks from here too.
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I have a loaf in the SC at the moment. 1/2 quantity of Chookies No Fuss Bread.