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    Bread - What are you baking today…..

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    • ChrisC
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      Looks like a helluva crust on that loaf, Giles.

      Out of curiosity, what do you do with all of the bread? Surely you and Paula aren't eating it all by yourselves, are you?

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      • GilesG
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        Gave Alex and Kira a loaf, gave the people over the green who are self-isolating a loaf.  Two more being made as I type.  I'll be able to find people to take it off my hands….

        "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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        • motojoboboM
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          @Giles:

          Gave Alex and Kira a loaf, gave the people over the green who are self-isolating a loaf.  Two more being made as I type.  I'll be able to find people to take it off my hands….

          Wish I were your neighbor! Avocado season is in full swing here and every time I see these loaves I picture and can almost taste them this way

          Keep it up!

          The journey is the objective.

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          • GilesG
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            My 50% rye and 50% white worked out OK…..

            "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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              Pizza dough on the left and bread dough on the right…..

              "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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              • Matty123M
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                Giles What mix/method did you use for your bread starter?

                Maybe so. Maybe not

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                • GilesG
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                  I am currently not using the starter I am using shop-bought yeast granules.  The starter is currently in the fridge, I think it's ready now.  I'll take it out of the fridge sometime early to mid next week and try a Poolish, Biga or Sourdough, not decided yet.

                  I used this method, but used water initially not pineapple juice….

                  I'm not 100% sure I am happy with the result, so I may revert to the Ken Forkish method.  I am using his recipes for my bread, so it makes sense....

                  "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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                  • Matty123M
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                    https://breadtopia.com/make-your-own-sourdough-starter/

                    I had great success with recipe

                    Maybe so. Maybe not

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                    • GilesG
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                      Alex and I came into a tiny bit of money when my poor old mum died a few years ago.  We both bought a set of Finex with the cash, as we knew it would be a lasting reminder of her.

                      "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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                      • ChapC
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                        Giles infected me with that Levain, Sourdough and Bread thing… 😃

                        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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                        • 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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                          • GilesG
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                            I'm going to have to up my bread game now….. 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

                            "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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                            • AlexA
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                              Pizza dough division

                              Loaves rising in proofing baskets

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                              • Matty123M
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                                Giles knows no half measures

                                Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                • Matty123M
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                                  Put the sauce on top of the cheese. And use less sauce than you think you need. That will be just enough. Set oven to as hot as it goes. Cook the pizza fast. Not sure if this advice is welcome but I hope it helps

                                  Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                  • ChapC
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                                    I need a stone worktop in my kitchen!

                                    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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                                    • ChrisC
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                                      Dammit, I've made many attempts in the past, but I remain a shit baker.  This thread is really tempting me to try and rectify that failing.

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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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                                        • GilesG
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                                          @Chris:

                                          Dammit, I've made many attempts in the past, but I remain a shit baker.  This thread is really tempting me to try and rectify that failing.

                                          I urge you to buy this:

                                          https://www.amazon.com/Flour-Water-Salt-Yeast-Fundamentals/dp/160774273X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ken+forkish&qid=1585417473&sr=8-1

                                          Supplement it with watching his YouTube vids to see him using some of the techniques.

                                          Follow his advice to the letter and you will not fail…..

                                          "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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                                            @Chap Are We having a pizza bake-off?

                                            "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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