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Title: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: achookwoman on October 15, 2012, 12:14:18 am

I wanted to make a loaf of Sour Dough Fruit Bread and it has turned cold again.  Only 16 o inside.  As I have the dehydrator out I thought I would use this for warmth.

Title: Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: achookwoman on October 15, 2012, 12:19:55 am

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/15/anu6e5eh.jpg)

Dehydrator as heat source for bread.

Title: Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: goldfish on October 15, 2012, 12:37:54 am

That's an excellent idea, ACW!  I had your no fuss bread out on the driveway in the sun this morning!! :-)) ???  The only warmth around!! :-))

Title: Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: achookwoman on October 15, 2012, 12:45:12 am

GF, great idea,  but no sun here.

Title: Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: judydawn on October 15, 2012, 01:26:34 am

Like you new avatar goldfish  :)

What's the temperature under the towel Chookie, great idea.

Title: Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: JulieO on October 15, 2012, 01:29:36 am

Yes it is a great idea Chookie.  Keep them coming.  :D

Title: Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: achookwoman on October 15, 2012, 01:48:05 am

It is set on 40 o now.  I had it warmer but have moved it down.  Not sure that the Sour Dour likes it,  but will persist and see what happens.

Title: Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 15, 2012, 02:17:41 am

I have a Harvest Maid dehydrator, it is round and you stack the shelves up upon each other, I was thinking upon this and if it works ok Chookie I might make some sort of frame , sew a cover for it it would be a great solution for a warm place to rise the starter

Title: Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: achookwoman on October 15, 2012, 02:24:50 am

AB,  excellent idea.  Years ago when we didn't have dried yeast,  I used my frypan, set very low,  with water in it,  sat the bread dough on a wire rack and a friend made a wooden frame,  and I threw a light cotton cloth over the lot.  Great.  this is a dry atmosphere but being in the Tmx jug is therefore OK.

Title: Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: obbie on October 15, 2012, 04:04:36 am

we have sunshine, its hot today.  29 here

Title: Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: astarra on October 15, 2012, 04:11:03 am

Great idea... :)

Title: Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: mcmich on October 15, 2012, 06:15:04 am

Great idea Chookie. I could have done with that when I tried to make Herman the German and it died I think because it wasn't warm enough at night.

Title: Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
Post by: achookwoman on October 15, 2012, 06:36:06 am

even with this warmth,  my Sour Dough has taken 7 hours today.  I will knead some fruit in by hand and leave out over night.   It just cannot be hurried.!,,