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Offline Grouperman941

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Grouperman's bread thread
« on: March 13, 2013, 07:51:18 am »
I don't want to hijack any of the other bread threads, so I made this one for my adventures in sweet bread starter.


Dry from the package:


Water added:


After 1 hour covered:


Morning bubbles:


5:30 PM until 10 AM:


Into the jars. Growth from the 5 minutes it took me to wash the bowl and get the camera:



I'll try my first bread next week.
« Last Edit: March 18, 2013, 05:10:20 pm by Grouperman941 »
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My bread thread
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2013, 07:52:26 am »
It's alive! ;D


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Re: My bread thread
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2013, 08:10:56 am »
Very Nice!

I feel like a new Grandpa watching his first Grand child start to grow.

Will be looking for the fine bread you will be making.

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Re: My bread thread
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2013, 08:46:48 pm »
Looks like some great bread coming your way!

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Re: My bread thread
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2013, 08:44:01 am »
Lookin gooood!!

Even got the shower cap thing goin on  ;D

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Re: My bread thread
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2013, 05:10:52 pm »
Lookin gooood!!

Even got the shower cap thing goin on  ;D

Yup -- I had to follow the directions to the letter!
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Re: Grouperman's bread thread
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2013, 05:19:52 pm »
Here's what the starter looked like in the fridge today.:




And here it is renewed. Resting now. Bread tomorrow!

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Re: Grouperman's bread thread
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2013, 05:28:27 pm »
Wnner! Winner! ~ Bread for Dinner!

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Re: Grouperman's bread thread
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2013, 07:29:33 pm »
looking good

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Grouperman's bread thread
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2013, 02:53:09 am »
You seem to have some active bread there, hope I have the same.
Can't wait to see the end results.

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Re: Grouperman's bread thread
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2013, 08:44:14 pm »
I got really busy and didn't get around to posting. My bread last week was OK -- something came up and I had to get it in the oven, so I didn't let it rest long enough the last rise. It tasted good but was not light and fluffy.

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But this week ...
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Re: Grouperman's bread thread
« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2013, 08:51:12 pm »
I let the loaf rest about 6 hours before baking. Came out like this:



and this:



Light, fluffy, and delicious!

Loaf went 30 minutes, larger rolls 28, smaller rolls 25.


I also did some rolls. They also rested the 6 hours, but I didn't like how I had sized them, so I re-shaped into two different sizes and waited another 4 hours. I only took a small taste, and I think the rolls might be better than the loaf.






Ready to try some other recipes.

I should also add that I ran out of bread flour, so I had to use 1/2 pound of all-purpose flour. Not sure how much that effected things.



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Re: Grouperman's bread thread
« Reply #12 on: March 28, 2013, 08:56:23 pm »
Great looking Bread. Seems like the rolls come out fluffier than the bread.

Just make sure you only renew your starter with King Arthur and
not all purpose.

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Re: Grouperman's bread thread
« Reply #13 on: March 28, 2013, 08:59:23 pm »
Just make sure you only renew your starter with King Arthur and
not all purpose.


I have stocked up now. :-)
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Re: Grouperman's bread thread
« Reply #14 on: March 28, 2013, 09:06:17 pm »
I have used Gold Medal Bread Flour and like it, but here it is only
about .30 a bag cheaper than King Arthur.