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    • GilesG
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      The kids will love it, it's an amazing thing…..And they can make a mess and not get bollocked.....

      Possibly a good place to start is here.

      This guy is a bit annoying, but with the same basic building blocks he builds on the complexity of the bake.  It's a good learning experience and helps with the understanding of what is going on.... One of my go-to breads these days is the 3rd bread in the vid....

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • neph93N
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        Personally I am a huge sourdough fan. I totally get @Giles  point and see why those doughs will work better for some.  I make breads on biga and poolish too and love them, but I find sourdough worth the extra steps.

        Once your starter is established I actually find making sourdough bread easier as it fits my schedule better. Most of the work is in the evening after the kids sleep and the morning proof and bake is simpler.

        In my experience sourdough is like learning to play acoustic guitar or drive stick, while biga and poolish are the electric guitar and automatic transmission, if you see what I mean.

        And definitely get hold of FWSY.

        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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        • zhivagoZ
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          Thanks Gents!! It's happening. Tracking down a (non digital) copy of FWSY in NZ now and the Youtube rabbit hole is officially open…thanks @Giles  😃

          Zhivago

          MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

          G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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          • vaquero357V
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            …I started with this video. Find it on YouTube. New York Times - No-Knead Bread - Jim Lahey.

            ...owner of Sullivan Street Bakery in Manhattan's Hells Kitchen. Pretty simple/easy way of getting your feet wet. 🙂

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            • ChapC
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              God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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              • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                My mom made this. But I cheered her on with positive reinforcement and affirmations.

                Irish soda bread

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                • GilesG
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                  Same, same, same - 50% Poolish with French wonder-yeast…..

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • GilesG
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                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    • jordanscollectedJ
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                      when your fricken premium loaves of bread are just "Ho Hum", you know you are living right.

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                      • neph93N
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                        One of the simpler bakes I’ve done recently, but very satisfying…. 48 pigs in blankets for Fast Eddie’s fourth birthday party yesterday:




                        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                        • GilesG
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                          Well, you know what everyone says about pigs in blankets….. Well anyone who matters (and by that, I mean Anthony Bourdain)......

                          Also, please remember to bear this important bit of advice Bordain imparts, when choosing what to serve up for Fast Eddie and his mates (probably best not to tell Hottie)….


                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          • bryaneidins70B
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                            @Filthy:

                            My mom made this. But I cheered her on with positive reinforcement and affirmations.

                            Irish soda bread

                            My god… that wouldn't last long  😛 😛

                            'Fail we may…Sail we must'

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                            • neph93N
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                              @Giles:

                              Well, you know what everyone says about pigs in blankets….. Well anyone who matters (and by that, I mean Anthony Bourdain)......

                              That last line of his is no joke. I make these for all the kids parties and adults and children alike go totally bananas for them. I'm thinking "it's a milk heavy pizza dough, and store bought hot dogs, calm the fuck down", but I get the most joyful and extravagant compliments on them.

                              @Giles:

                              Also, please remember to bear this important bit of advice Bordain imparts, when choosing what to serve up for Fast Eddie and his mates (probably best not to tell Hottie)….

                              As for that, Fast Eddie is a savage at the age of four, when it gets to the having sex stage he won’t be hanging with boys or girls who get put off by a bit of lutefisk stuck between the teeth. I somehow doubt Anthony ever was either [emoji1]

                              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                True statements about Pigs in Blankets… 😉

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                                • goosehdG
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                                  My first attempt at Southern Style biscuits in about 20 years.

                                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    I know nothing.  Did that work?

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • goosehdG
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                                      It was close, but not quite right.  I overworked the dough (slightly) which made the biscuits heavier than I normally like.  I also should have put them under the broiler for 30-60 seconds to get the golden brown top.

                                      Here is a picture of a proper biscuit:

                                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        Looks close enough to me… how will you be eating them?

                                        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                        • goosehdG
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                                          Butter and homemade jams (peach, raspberry, and Apple Butter).

                                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                          • BrockB
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                                            Yum!

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