Any Home Bakers Here?

[BigBlueHen53]

I've been doing a lot of "testing" in my kitchen and today I am happy to say I think I've found the correct ratio of AP to bread flour to whole wheat in my sourdough bread. I believe it was 500g AP, 300g WW, 200g BF for a total of 1,000g flour.

I had started with 3 c water (375g) and about 2/3 c SDS (150g), stirred that together. Added 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp (22g) kosher salt. Then the flour. I did all this in my 6-qt KitchenAid mixer. Let rest 30 min. Stretch and fold every half hour for a total of four times. Cover* and let rise 50%. Turn out on lightly floured board, shape gently. Bench rest 20-40 min. Shape for baking and bake however you normally do it. I don't bake in a Dutch oven any more. I'm still experimenting and learning. But the flavor was great today.

ETA: This recipe made this one big loaf and two smaller loaves in loaf pans.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

@ronott1, I have named my two starters. The white flour one is Frodo, as I believe I have mentioned. The partially whole wheat one is My Precious, lol. I will soon be using her to make a rye bread version. I already have the caraway seeds!

 

[cavemanrich]

Needed some dessert, so I opted for something not needing a HOT OVEN. It has been quite warm here lately, so baking is on hold.
I did modify the Cheesecake somewhat. Used a preformed pie crust. and instead of the Strawberry jam that came with the package, I opted for Pie Blueberries from a can.
No recipe here, but I will mention how simple it was. In my stand mixer, I poured 1½ cups cold milk. Envelope packet of the Cheese cake mix. Stir on slow for 1 minute.,,, Then Stir on medium for 3 minutes,,,,, Done,, and spoon into prepared pie pan.
The box contained the Graham cracker mix in envelope. I just chose to simplify by using a premade pie crust.
Place into refrigerator, and chill. I left in refrigerator, overnight, and cut up and served next day for Dinner dessert.

And since this is not a recipe post, thought I would share an addition to my kitchen. Received this for Fathers Day.
It is a dish towel,,, but I will just use a décor for now.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Bakers good morning one and all!

Temperature is in the 70s.

Have a great day!

 

[Sally PB]

Place into refrigerator, and chill. I left in refrigerator, overnight, and cut up and served next day for Dinner dessert

"Left it overnight."

I cannot wrap my mind around that concept!

 

[Aria]

Sorry you are having problems, Jared, that can be discouraging. I agree that a layer of gravel in the bottom of your planters helps keep the soil from becoming impacted. The change of soil could also be a factor. As in cooking and baking though, I like to think that in gardening there are no failures, only learning opportunities. My mom used to drive us kids (4 of us) from Denver where we lived to Phoenix where her family lived while Dad remained at home to work. This was in the 50's and 60's. Amazingly, she never got lost. We did a lot of "unscheduled sight-seeing" that added hours to our travels, but lost? Never! So I never have failures in my kitchen either. My chickens occasionally get unscheduled appetizers, however! So if you learn something from your potatoes, that's not failure.

Jared, Be grateful you are able to do. I want so badly to "play with dirt" and
NOT able. ENJOY.

 

[R2elk]

Purple potato blossom

 

[Aria]

Purple potato blossom
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What a beautiful flower. Thank you. Never seen a potato flower.

 

[R2elk]

What a beautiful flower. Thank you. Never seen a potato flower.

Jared posted one earlier. It may have been when you were having problems.

 

[Aria]

Jared posted one earlier. It may have been when you were having problems.

SEEMS....LIKE problems always occur. DARN. Thak you for sharing. Aria