wild yeast? starters? What is a good plan of action?

[Kimmie]

Koko,

Never used a Mason jar for this. Aren't you afraid it will explode?

I know, I know...don't laugh at me!

Seriously though, I use a plastic tupperware style jar.


KyleW Right on!

[ June 18, 2001: Message edited by: Kimmie ]

[momoreg]

Yeah, I'd stay away from tight glass jars, myself!

[kokopuffs]

It sounds like t'ware is the way to go. A plastic container will allow excess pressure to bleed rather than explode.

[ June 18, 2001: Message edited by: kokopuffs ]

[KyleW]

I just finished reading Nancy Silverton's section on making a starter, in Breads From the La Brea Bakery. During the feeding stage, which for her is days 10-14, she says it has to be fed 3 times/day. That I have the inclination to attempt this indicates that I have no life. I do have a job, however. What would happen if I fed it twice/day? Also, Once it's a starter, can I store it in the fridge and resuscitate what I need by feedig it a day or so in advance?
Thanks

Kyle

[Kimmie]

With experience, you'll come up with your own plan of action but here's a way to start Saturday and have fresh, fabulous bread for Sunday.

This one comprises two different starters.

Day One
11 A.M.
Make the first starter
Let rise for 8 hours

7 P.M.
Make the second starter
Let rise 4 hours
Chill 8 hours

Day Two
7 A.M.
Mix the final dough
First rise 1 1/2 hours

9:30 A.M.
Shape the dough
Final rise 1 1/2 hours

12:00 NOON
Bake the loaves

I work too, I also have a life and I make time for bread...

[KyleW]

My bread baking, and making time for it, comes in waves. It's all or nothing at all! I just ordered a bag of 12.7% protien flour form King Arthur. As soon as it arrives I'm jumping in with both feet. I'm also taking a three day bread baking course next month. I'm taking 3 Mondays off and the class is from 10-4. I'm like a little kid before Christmas !

Thanx for your guidence Kimmie!

[kokopuffs]

KyleW:

I order some things from KA. However, save yourself some shipping by checking out the local gourmet or health food stores. I'm sure that one of them carries a variety of KA flour and other excellent brands.

[Kimmie]

You're welcome, KyleW!

You'll see, class is fun. Keep us posted, but don't go postal...

[KyleW]

Living here in Gotham City I can get KA flour at several different places. None of them have the high protien (12.7%) KA Special. I can get the AP (11.7%) and the 14% Hi-Gluten but not the one in the middle. Besides ordering from the website gives me the opportunity to buy many other things I do not need and would not schlep home from the store. This time it was two rising baskets, a 5QT ceramic mixing bowl and a lame

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[kokopuffs]

Kyle, I just verified at the KA website that the 12.7% flour is the KA Bread Flour aka Special For Bread Machines Flour. Read the label on the side of the package for protein content to verify. I get my KA bread flour locally, so can you.

I'm a bit of a miser so will search locally to save S&H.

Should you take to breadmaking, you'll get a Kitchen Aid mixer before long.


[ June 19, 2001: Message edited by: kokopuffs ]

[KyleW]

I am more likely to try and save time rather than S&H

RE:Kitchen Aid - Dig back through the Kitchen Counsel archives @Epicurious. When you (under a different alias) were on your quest I am among those who raved about Kitchen Aid mixers. I've had mine for nearly 10 years and wouldn't live without it

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[Kimmie]

You are so lucky to be able to order from KA. They won't deliver here!!

two rising baskets, a 5QT ceramic mixing bowl and a lame

make me sooooooooo envious, KyleW!!!

Do they carry rising baskets for "Couronnes"?

[KyleW]

I'm not sure what "Couronnes" is/are but they do have lots of toys. Why won't they ship to Canada? You're closer to them than I am! I don't have a wife or kids so I console myself by buying toys

[kokopuffs]

Kimmie:

Someone in one of these threads posted a Canadian site that offered a variety of baking equipment. You'll need to do a search.

Otherwise, go to google.com and conduct a search there.

[Kimmie]

Thanks Koko.

KyleW,

"Crown" in english. It's like a huge donut!
My very favorite shape for bread. Do you have a copy of "Baking with Julia"? see Steve Sullivan, one of the featured bakers.

and "Why no delivery in Canada"? They're probably not interested in the paperwork that would be involved. It's not the distance, it's a different country.



[ June 19, 2001: Message edited by: Kimmie ]