OU812

deb415611 · May 03, 2010, 04:08:51 PM

Guys,

If you are baking alot and want King Arthur Flour the cheapest way to buy is to find a bakery or food distributor that sells cash & carry to the public. Go here on the King Arthur website and check out your area. When I was baking more I used to buy that way. You have to buy a 50lb. bag , the last one I bought was about $16 so much cheaper than buying in the grocery store (couple years ago). The professional flours have different names but Sir Galahad = all purpose and Special = bread. If you vac pac in gallon bags & store in a cool place (freezer if room) it will last for awhile.

Deb

KevinG · May 03, 2010, 04:10:43 PM

That's interesting, I didn't think you could vacuum pack flour. Thought it might suck it all up.

classicrockgriller · May 03, 2010, 04:19:22 PM

Quote from: deb415611 on May 03, 2010, 04:08:51 PM
Guys,

If you are baking alot and want King Arthur Flour the cheapest way to buy is to find a bakery or food distributor that sells cash & carry to the public. Go here on the King Arthur website and check out your area. When I was baking more I used to buy that way. You have to buy a 50lb. bag , the last one I bought was about $16 so much cheaper than buying in the grocery store (couple years ago). The professional flours have different names but Sir Galahad = all purpose and Special = bread. If you vac pac in gallon bags & store in a cool place (freezer if room) it will last for awhile.

Deb

Deb, I did see that and might have to swing for it.

I can make about two rounds of bread out of 5lb's of flour @$5 + a bag.

With this starter you have to make bread or renew the starter every two weeks.

I have been making it about once every 5 days. Plus my mom makes it also.

I saw a cpl places in Houston and will have to give them a call.

Thanks for the reminder.

classicrockgriller · May 03, 2010, 09:43:18 PM

Talked OU thru the initial renewing of the starter tonite.

We will see where we are in the morning.

Hope this works as I would love to send this to others.

It makes some awesome bread!

OU812 · May 04, 2010, 04:54:39 AM

IT WORKED!!

Got up this mornin and the starter has doubled, put the lid on tight and put on the top shelf in the fridge.

Waitin for the next step.

The wife couldnt believe we talked so long just about bread. ::)

I didnt tell her the other stuff we talked about. 8)

classicrockgriller · May 04, 2010, 07:57:55 AM

Quote from: OU812 on May 04, 2010, 04:54:39 AM
IT WORKED!!

Got up this mornin and the starter has doubled, put the lid on tight and put on the top shelf in the fridge.

Waitin for the next step.

The wife couldnt believe we talked so long just about bread. ::)

I didnt tell her the other stuff we talked about. 8)

It's a bread makers secrect. 8)

Am glad it is doing it's thing.

Was kinda worried about it.

Call me tonite when you get home and look at it and we'll decide what to do.

OU812 · May 05, 2010, 05:54:44 AM

ITS ALIVE ITS ALIVE ITS ALIVE

We fed the starter again last night.

Man O Man did it really take off this time.

I think I need a bigger bowl. ::)

More than triplied this time.

Good thing the towel was on tight, could of had a mess this mornin.

Took 1 cup and put back in the masons jar, put in the fridge then fed the septic tank with the rest.

classicrockgriller · May 05, 2010, 06:01:50 AM

OU, you've got the touch!

You are good to go.

That looks great. Good job.

OU812 · May 05, 2010, 06:13:45 AM

I'll be callin you Fri. when the fun begins.

Thanks for all the help Sonny.

classicrockgriller · May 05, 2010, 06:17:29 AM

Quote from: OU812 on May 05, 2010, 06:13:45 AM
I'll be callin you Fri. when the fun begins.

Thanks for all the help Sonny.

I will be available for the call.

Take a look at the bread making post and see if everything makes sense.

Am glad to help. ;D

classicrockgriller · May 07, 2010, 02:17:56 PM

OU, Today is the Day!

OU812 · May 10, 2010, 09:13:52 AM

Holy Crap!!

What a weekend!!

I'm still................. well you know. 8)

Made the rolls Sun. morn and they were GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not one left.

I told the story of how and were the starter came about and the story went around the party all night.

I aint no backer and my folks were amazed these turned out as well as they did. ::)

I told them I could not have done this with the help of a good friend.

Thanks for every thing Sonny, you taught me well.

Forgot the camera, I'll try to bring it tomarrow.

Man I need some rest.

classicrockgriller · May 10, 2010, 09:31:24 AM

Well, I am pissed!

You just used me like a dish rag, been worried all weekend.

Got what you wanted from me ...... and ........ NOT EVEN A PHONE CALL!

;D ;D ;D ;D

Curt, I am very Happy things went well for the Party.

And am super Happy the rolls turned out good.

I know all the food you cooked, everybody was full!

Congrats to Taby again.

Tenpoint5 · May 10, 2010, 10:25:13 AM

Glad to hear everything worked out well for you and Miss Taby. Hangovers have a way off making you forget things in the morning.

OU812 · May 10, 2010, 10:46:36 AM

Quote from: classicrockgriller on May 10, 2010, 09:31:24 AM
Well, I am pissed!

You just used me like a dish rag, been worried all weekend.

Got what you wanted from me ...... and ........ NOT EVEN A PHONE CALL!

I figured you got tired of me callin ya. ::)

Got to bed at 3:00 AM Sun morn, slept in till 6:30 got up and was balls to the wall till the graduation.