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Questions Doubts and Requests => Tips and Tricks => Topic started by: ultraviolet on February 13, 2012, 11:19:32 am

Title: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: ultraviolet on February 13, 2012, 11:19:32 am: Hi - not sure if this has been covered - did a search but couldn't find anything....

At the TMX demo the demonstrator used a ?silicone? mat to prove the breadmix... it apparently locks in the heat and speeds up the prooving.

I don't particularly need the TMX branded one.... wondering where I can buy something similar? either online or in WA.... ?

TIA :)

Bella.
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: Tasty on February 13, 2012, 11:40:47 am: Kitchenware Direct or Everten Online stock them (both online) but I don't know if they're exactly the same.
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: cecilia on February 13, 2012, 11:49:58 am: The Thermomix Australia one is called a Thermomat. You can now buy them online at http://www.thermomix.com.au for the full price of $60 or sometimes (not often) they're also on offer at e-Bay. If you host a Varoma demo you can pick one up for $40 co-payment.
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: vltibbatts on February 13, 2012, 01:09:37 pm: Hiya

I bought mine from Ebay last year. Could be worth a try if there is any in stock. Good luck!

Lucy :)
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: Bonsai on February 13, 2012, 01:21:54 pm: Most kitchen shops stock similar mats (silicone ) so if you have one nearby have a look (much cheaper)
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: ultraviolet on February 13, 2012, 03:31:10 pm: you guys rock ;D

Cheers,
Bella.
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: courton on February 13, 2012, 08:49:44 pm: Are Silpats similar? I bought mine off an American site on eBay last month for approx $25. Worth every penny...use it all the time for baking. Have not used it for proving.
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: achookwoman on February 13, 2012, 10:50:07 pm: the TMX mat is wonderful. It is a dream to use, and washes easily. BUT I never wrap my bread dough in it. I usually leave the dough in the TMX bowl. I have several other mats but none as good as the TMX one, worth every cent of $60.
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 13, 2012, 11:58:29 pm: the old TM breadmat was a Silpat
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: cookie1 on February 14, 2012, 01:31:35 am: I must agree with Chookie. I didn't buy one for a couple of years until a friend persuaded me. Now I wouldn't swap it. JUST DON'T CUT ON IT.
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: achookwoman on February 14, 2012, 03:30:33 am: Quote from: cookie1 on February 14, 2012, 01:31:35 am
I must agree with Chookie. I didn't buy one for a couple of years until a friend persuaded me. Now I wouldn't swap it. JUST DON'T CUT ON IT.

Even with a scone ring.!!!!
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: djinni373 on February 16, 2012, 12:14:54 am: Use the TMX spatula to "cut" on the breadmat. Works a treat. (saw this at a TMX cooking class)
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: courton on February 16, 2012, 12:19:12 am: That's a great hint!
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: achookwoman on February 16, 2012, 03:29:25 am: You can buy a plastic dough scraper/cutter for $1.
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: cecilia on February 16, 2012, 06:51:01 am: djinni373, just in case you don't already know - if you host a Varoma demo you can obtain the Thermomat as a Host reward. Even if no one buys, you only pay $40 then. :) I thought of you and my friends on this thread last night at my TMX demo when I plopped out the bread mixture.
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: cookie1 on February 16, 2012, 06:54:29 am: At todays class Tenina used her spatula from Helene to cut on the bread mat. It looks perfect for that too.
Title: Re: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: shan_k on March 18, 2012, 07:42:17 am: I am using my mat for the first time on some bread dough. I wrapped it up and when I came back to check on it the dough was oozing out the edges...is this normal or is there some technique to using these?

Thanks
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: gertbysea on March 18, 2012, 08:07:30 am: Absolutely normal as it rises.

Gert
Title: Re: mat for prooving breadmix
Post by: shan_k on March 18, 2012, 08:30:11 am: Well all I can say is thank god I put the wrapped dough into a tray - it oozed a lot and I was rising it in the bath tub (empty) because it gets lots of sun! Could have been messy!

Thanks :)