Any Home Bakers Here?

[BigBlueHen53]

Down from upper 90's to mid- to upper 80's here but what's even better is, lower humidity!

 

[Aria]

Down from upper 90's to mid- to upper 80's here but what's even better is, lower humidity!

I hear you. We went from 70 to 90 and today we are 60. WOW. This is too Hot and Humid to ...too cool.

 

[jnicholes]

 

[Sally PB]

I loved The Far Side! Thanks for posting, Jared!

 

[BullChick]

If I feed my starter with coffee, will it rise the same, or much much faster?

 

[NorthernHomestead]

I made the Sally's Addiction angel food cake today that calls for a dozen egg whites (I've made it a few times before - it's always good). The yolks are in the fridge and this weekend they'll be used in a "Vintage Gold Cake" https://cookingwithcarlee.com/vintage-gold-cake-brunchweek/#wprm-recipe-container-11404

BUT - I'm adding poppy seeds and lemon extract to the batter. I think it will turn out like a rich lemon poppy seed pound cake. I'm very hopeful for this one.

A large "do not recommend" on the vintage gold cake. It doesn't taste terrible, but she's dry and almost gummy? I'd be better of using the yolks for custard or crème brulee.

 

[Sally PB]

Thanks for the follow up. Good to know.

 

[ronott1]

I had bought one 3-pack of "fast" yeast. I used it this time. I won't again.

I like to twiddle with cooking, baking. Sometimes it comes out great, occasionally not. Oh well.

Did you perhaps not use enough salt in the dough? Salt regulates yeast and it is important to use the amount in the recipe.

 

[ronott1]

I measure my flour like my mother taught me:

1. Sift flour onto mat (I use wax paper)
2. Spoon sifted flour into measuring cup
3. Once measuring cup is overfull, take the back of a table knife and push off any flour above the rim

Never tap, shake, press down on the flour!

I use a kitchen scale because the amount of moisture in the bread makes a big difference. Measuring by cup is not very accurate.

 

[jnicholes]

I loved The Far Side! Thanks for posting, Jared!

What can I say? It involves chickens and baking, so I figured it would fit!