Any Home Bakers Here?

[ronott1]

I need to tell you all something, and believe it or not, this is baking related.

The doctor says that me and my brother are almost pre-diabetic. He said to cut back on specific foods, he gave us a list of things that we should not eat and things we should eat. To my surprise, sourdough bread was on the list of things we should eat. Other bread was on the list of things we should try not to eat.

For this reason, I got some sourdough starter from @ronott1 and another source, and now I am now making a loaf of sourdough once every two days.

We go through bread fast in our family, so that’s why I’m making sourdough so frequently.

This is today’s loaf.

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And here is the starter.

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I wonder what I should name it…..

It looks good!

 

[Aria]

How wonderful!

My "neighbor who had a heart attack" (still with us! ) sewed costumes for the Grand Rapids Ballet, and did many a Nutcracker costume. Her husband was "Mother Ginger" one year.

I remember reading in the program that anyone who wanted to be considered for the part of Mother Ginger should call the Ballet Office. The only requirements were you had to be at least a certain height, and willing to make a public spectacle of yourself.

We went to the Nutcracker Ballet 2-3 times. One year, we were in line for tickets for the next weekend. The rock group "Bad Company" had canceled their performance. The ticket seller took one look at our leather jackets and said, "Bad Company refunds?" I said, "Uh, no. Nutcracker Baller tickets."

SALLY, Thanks for sharing. I tresure my Nutcrackers...they
make my Holiday Decor Complete. I also have a Natavity Set
over 100 years Old. I like Antiques and things of the past.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Bakers good morning one and all!

Tea is ready.

Temperature is in the 60s partly cloudy.

Have a great day!

 

[Aria]

Bakers good morning one and all!

Tea is ready.

Temperature is in the 60s partly cloudy.

Have a great day!

We have 22 degrees and Sun is coming out. Snow is almost all gone. Not Bad

 

[BullChick]

I have been seeing the Santa and gnome breads for a long time (8-10 years), but never got around to trying it. Today I asked my housemate if she wanted to try it. You know? We BOTH do a loaf? Well, she thought she should make both. I will try it another time.
The green hat was decorated with cookie cutters. The beards were done with the stand mixer whisk.
She had a blast.

 

[BullChick]

A recipe popular this time of year.

Salt dough ornaments (or baby hand and footprints)

2 cups flour

1 cup table salt

1 cup water


Mix the salt and flour together, then slowly add the water until a ball is formed.

Knead dough 7-10 minutes.

Roll out dough and cut into shapes.

Allow to air dry or bake at 325 on a foiled cookie sheet. For each 1/4 inch of thickness, cook for 1/2 hour.

Allow to cool, and decorate.

Store unused dough in a plastic bag.

 

[jnicholes]

Onigiri tonight.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Hello, Bakers! Have not been here for a while. My GC was diagnosed with Alpha-gal and also non-celiac gluten sensitivity, which completely changed the way I cook and bake. However, recently she discovered she can tolerate moderate amounts of dairy products, and I've been experimenting with and learning how to bake GF breads. I'm not posting a recipe here tonight, but I did just want to report that last night we enjoyed over-easy eggs with GF biscuits and a chicken gravy thickened with cornstarch instead of flour. Both were very tasty and satisfying! I miss yeast-raised breads, but it's very nice to know we can still enjoy quick breads, and plan to experiment with GF cakes and cookies for the holidays!

 

[pennyJo1960]

I have been seeing the Santa and gnome breads for a long time (8-10 years), but never got around to trying it. Today I asked my housemate if she wanted to try it. You know? We BOTH do a loaf? Well, she thought she should make both. I will try it another time.
The green hat was decorated with cookie cutters. The beards were done with the stand mixer whisk.
She had a blast.
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Wow that looks great have to try it!

 

[Themellowyellows]

I know its a bit early, but, what are your favorite Christmas cookie/paistry recipes?