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  • in reply to: Sourdough Rye Bread #2651
    BakerAunt
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      Supposedly the KAF recipe was written for the home baker. That's why I was surprised that there was no internal temperature given and that the chat person wasn't more helpful. I think that I will avoid the chat feature from now on and just e-mail if I have any questions.

      Recipe Review: I cut the loaf about 20 hours after baking it. I like the flavor, which is not an overly rye one. The sourdough is more pronounced, which is why my husband did not care for it. I'd fed my sourdough starter twice, after about a month in the refrigerator, before baking the recipe, but I will use it sooner next time. The bread's texture is heavier than I would have liked, probably due to the over rising, but it has some nice smaller holes. I will definitely try the recipe again. It was a wetter dough than ones I usually do, so I will read up on technique as well.

      For now, however, I need to work on using up various ingredients in the refrigerator before we leave for an extended vacation.

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      in reply to: Recipes uploaded from the BC, by original poster #2650
      BakerAunt
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        I've now added cooking202 and ddoug to the recipe section.

        Also Elsa's, and I'm about to start on Glory's.

        I have finished Glory's.

        We now have over 1200 recipes, with a lot more to go.

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        in reply to: Sourdough Rye Bread #2624
        BakerAunt
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          Thanks Mike. You are more helpful than the KAF chat person was. I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who was mystified about a loaf of rye bread singing--and being crackly and golden brown.

          When I bake a new recipe, using a new method (in this case, the bread bowl), I tend to want specifics about temperature. I didn't realize that it wasn't there until the bread was in the oven. The loaf collapsed a bit when I slashed it about 10 minutes before baking, and the center is a bit sunken. I clearly let it rise too long and need to remember that the KAF rising times are usually much too long, especially when I think of the difference between Vermont and Texas in the summer. While I don't have great hopes for this particular loaf in terms of texture and crumb, I am hoping that it will be worth eating.

          I will try this recipe again, probably in the fall.

          in reply to: Recipes uploaded from the BC, by original poster #2582
          BakerAunt
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            OK, I've completed Chiara and cwalde.

            in reply to: Recipes uploaded from the BC, by original poster #2514
            BakerAunt
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              Hi, Cwcdesign: Definitely contact the developer. Not only is it inconvenient for the users, as you and Zen unfortunately found out, but it perpetuates the idea that the person who creates or recommends the recipe is unimportant. I have a standing rule never to buy one of those modern cookbooks that has absolutely no information about where the recipes come from and who developed them.

              I also like to see what people say about a recipe. The feedback lets us know what worked and what might work better.

              in reply to: Recipes uploaded from the BC, by original poster #2487
              BakerAunt
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                That's very helpful, Mike. I've gone back and corrected the spelling errors that I had made on one of Franciepad's and one of Beachdee's attributions. Sometimes it's hard to keep the names straight.

                in reply to: Recipes uploaded from the BC, by original poster #2422
                BakerAunt
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                  Another summary report might help. What I've been doing is searching an o.p.'s name, and if it does not bring up recipes, then I go ahead and post that person's recipes. I still have some to go, but I'm not sure how many. I have some from brianjwood, but I was too daunted even to try saving all of his many pages of recipes. If Rotiedogs does not have them, then I can post what I did manage to save. And I still have the recipes from Annebelle's lair (formerly Nebelwesen). I will likely go ahead and post those without the pictures.

                  I also have some more threads, although I need to check and make sure that they have not already been posted.

                  Zen appears to be busy fixing up the house she bought; she has not checked in on her site. My understanding is that she saved the 4000 recipes, but that they are not connected with the poster, nor are the comments saved. Perhaps at some point, she will get to recipe uploading. What I'm doing is that when I bake a recipe from the BC people, I go ahead and put it on her site.

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                  in reply to: Recipes uploaded from the BC, by original poster #2419
                  BakerAunt
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                    And we are closing in on 1000!

                    in reply to: Any suggestions for very low carb meals? #2418
                    BakerAunt
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                      Artichokes do go with spinach. (I know because I uploaded a dip recipe that combined the two.)

                      I am woefully ignorant of carbs, except for those in breads, but Mike, you might look at some of the main dish recipes in the ones I uploaded today from franciepad and see if any of those will work.

                      Congratulations to your wife for taking good care of her health, and congratulations to you for supporting her.

                      in reply to: Any suggestions for very low carb meals? #2326
                      BakerAunt
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                        I suppose that you could start spiralizing zucchini and making sauce for it. I say this half-heartedly, as I cannot imagine that being good, but maybe a good sauce would help.

                        I'd suggest soup, but the weather is not conducive to hot soup.

                        What about the recipe I posted from KathyfromKansas for Pork Tenderloins with Apple and Sage?

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                        in reply to: Date of an Older Cooking Booklet #2324
                        BakerAunt
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                          Actually, they put it out yearly, beginning in 1932, and apparently they still do one every year. Check out the archives in the second link.

                          Spoiler Alert: The actual year for mine is 1951. There are some recipes that continue to appear, and seem to be from earlier years, so that can be confusing.

                          I'm going to have a lot of fun with this treasure trove. The "Swedish Cookies" were a big hit after church today,

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                          in reply to: Any suggestions for very low carb meals? #2315
                          BakerAunt
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                            What about omelets?

                            I bought some low-carb wheat tortillas that are 6 1/2 inches across and have 3 carbs per tortilla. (I've not figured out how to make a good tortilla of this type from scratech.) For lunch, I warm it in a skillet on both sides, then add black beans, which I mash with a fork. I sprinkle a bit of part-skim mozzarella on top, then add salsa (canned tomatoes and peppers--from Walmart that I doctor up with onion and garlic) and add a bit of 2 % yogurt. I then fold it over in half. It does better at keeping me going in the afternoon than the usual sandwich. It could be done in a microwave as well.

                            in reply to: Does anyone use French bread pans? #2309
                            BakerAunt
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                              I have the same two pans that Mike mentioned, as well as one that does three small baguettes. I use the double baguette pan for sourdough bread. Usually I would make one at a time, but for bake sales, I've sometimes made two. My sourdough is not a true sourdough in that I use a bit of yeast. I like the shape, and it keeps them from spreading. I also like the dimpled bottom, which produces nice golden color with dimples. I've not done much sourdough since I got married, since my husband says it disagrees with his digestive tract. I also used it once for a sourdough bread with fruits, nuts, and chocolate chips.

                              I've made the hoagie recipe that came with the sandwich pan, and those are delicious. I've used the 3-pan to make small breads that make nice slices for parties.

                              in reply to: Dachshundlady’s & Ruth’s New Puppies #2266
                              BakerAunt
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                                Welcome back, Dachshundlady! Swirth, Rotiedogs and I have been diligently uploading BC members' recipes. Your recipes are here on this site now. (And those Chocolava Cookies are delicious!)

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                                in reply to: Ron’s Irish Porridge Bread #2229
                                BakerAunt
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                                  Banneton: While looking at Randy's blog, I came across the following discussion on Ron's Irish Porridge Bread. It may give you what you need, so I will copy it here:

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                                  Blogger dachshundlady said...
                                  Tonight I will enjoy this oatmeal bread with French Canadian Yellow Pea soup. Though a humble meal, a millionaire could not sit down to a better one.

                                  October 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

                                  Blogger kathyfromkansas said...
                                  DLady, I have been looking at that recipe so thanks for letting us know you think it is great. I have a question though, do you just make the "porridge" as if you were going to eat it and use 2 cups of that or do you do something different? I have steel cut oats so today might be the day. Thanks

                                  October 20, 2011 at 11:59 AM

                                  Blogger dachshundlady said...
                                  For the porridge bread, I cook it as I normally would but I make enough to use 2 cups in the bread and 2 cups for the freezer for my next batch. I even bought potato flour this week on swirth's recommendation.

                                  October 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM

                                  Blogger Ria said...
                                  I made this bread today. I halved it and put raisins, cranberries and pecans in 1 half. Left the other half plain. After rising I made 2 balls out of each half and put them next to each other in the pan. Next time I will put 1/2 raisin and 1/2 plain in the same pan. That would be a fun loaf to give away. Ria.

                                  October 22, 2011 at 6:00 PM

                                  Blogger dachshundlady said...
                                  Gee, I never thought of adding raisins to the oatmeal bread. Bet it makes great toast.

                                  October 23, 2011 at 7:19 AM

                                  Blogger Ria said...
                                  Just had it this morning. It tastes sooo good. But not toasted yet. Just put some butter on it. It was really nice.

                                  October 23, 2011 at 11:11 AM

                                  Blogger dachshundlady said...
                                  So glad you are enjoying it. My future DIL had a piece this morning, as is with no butter and just loved it. She also was nuts about my applesauce bars with penuche icing. Can't remember if I posted it here or over @ KAF.

                                  October 23, 2011 at 2:13 PM

                                  Blogger kathyfromkansas said...
                                  Finally got around to making this bread DLady and it is the best Oatmeal Bread I have ever made. My loaves didn't look as good as yours but it was still great. This bread keeps well too! Thanks.

                                  October 31, 2011 at 10:20 AM

                                  Blogger dachshundlady said...
                                  Having someone love a recipe you gave them is like buying them just the right gift. But better.

                                  October 31, 2011 at 2:17 PM

                                  Blogger buttercup said...
                                  DL I made this bread a few days ago. I think I might have made the dough to wet or maybe did not bake it long enough. It was a bit to moist. The side crust was very pale as was the bottom. Do you know what the internal temperature of this type of bread should be? I also dropped one of the bread pans taking it out of the oven, watched it skid across the floor and turn into a pancake as it fell out of the pan. One loaf for us and one for the birds. lol DH said he thought that was the best sandwich bread so far Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

                                  January 8, 2012 at 9:36 AM

                                  Blogger dachshundlady said...
                                  I usually shoot for almost 200F for most of my breads. I would rather be safe than sorry. I also bake my breads (and pies) on the lower middle shelf. Can't stand a pale bottom on either (just remember the old Coppertone ads!).

                                  January 9, 2012 at 6:44 AM

                                  Blogger buttercup said...
                                  Thank you DL, I will try it again, bake it longer, and TRY not to drop one on the floor. lol

                                  January 9, 2012 at 8:42 AM

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