Any Home Bakers Here?

[sunflour]

I don't think they sell it here other than in some specialty shops

I forgot where you live Miracle whip is a sweet/spicy flavor. It's oil content is too low for FDA to allow it to be called Mayo, so it's classified as a dressing instead. The "special" ingredients are secret - but bet if you add sweet pickle and some extra vinegar to mayo it would be quite similar?

 

[wyoDreamer]

My DH says that Miracle Whip tastes like mayo gone bad, lol!
I like the "Tangy Zip of Miracle Whip". (slogan - blast from the past)

 

[User395221]

I've got a zillion eggs piled up. Maybe I should make some mayonnaise. When I was in Paris, I used to make it and have it on my baguette with cheese and salad. mmmmm..

 

[chickmom3941]

I've got a zillion eggs piled up. Maybe I should make some mayonnaise. When I was in Paris, I used to make it and have it on my baguette with cheese and salad. mmmmm..

Sounds yummy! I've never made mayonnaise, but suppose I really should try it sometime. Is it hard to make? Anyone have a good recipe for it? In general, pretty much everything homemade is waaaaaaaay better tasting than store bought (and no unpronounceable ingredients in homemade stuff, and usually less expensive, as well). I also want to give the ranch dressing recipe on here a try. I told hubs about it, and he said let's go for it, so will probably buy the ingredients for it on the next shopping trip.

 

[User395221]

I also want to give the ranch dressing recipe on here a try.

Me too. What would be even more yummy is to make the ranch dressing with homemade mayonnaise.
No, it's not hard to make. If I can make it, anyone can.

 

[ronott1]

I've got a zillion eggs piled up. Maybe I should make some mayonnaise. When I was in Paris, I used to make it and have it on my baguette with cheese and salad. mmmmm..

Yes, make some mayonnaise!

 

[wyoDreamer]

Yes, make some mayonnaise!

AND make baguettes also!

I can never get the texture quite right on baguettes. The crust isn't crispy enough and the inside isn't chewy enough with the big air holes.

 

[ronott1]

AND make baguettes also!

I can never get the texture quite right on baguettes. The crust isn't crispy enough and the inside isn't chewy enough with the big air holes.

Have you tried sourdough baguettes?

Remember these?

 

[ronott1]

Wild Yeast Baguettes

These crackly-crusted baguettes feature complex flavor, thanks to the addition of sourdough to the dough. While not particularly sour, their taste is rich and compelling.

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* 1 cup sourdough starter, fed and ready to use

* 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water

* 1 teaspoon instant yeast

* 1 tablespoon sugar

* 2 1/2 teaspoons salt

* 5 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

Directions

1) Combine all of the ingredients, kneading to form a smooth dough. If your sourdough is thin (thinner than a very thick pancake batter), you'll probably need to add more flour.

2) Allow the dough to rise, in a covered bowl, for 1 hour; then refrigerate overnight, up to about 18 hours.

3) Next day, divide the dough into 6 pieces.

4) Gently shape the dough into six 12" baguettes, and place them on two lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheets; or into baguette pans. Cover and let rise until very puffy, about 3 hours. Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 425°F.

5) Spray the loaves with lukewarm water.

6) Make three fairly deep diagonal slashes in each baguette; a serrated bread knife, wielded firmly, works well here.

7) Bake the bread for 25 to 30 minutes, until it's a very deep golden brown. Remove the loaves from the oven, and cool on a rack.

Yield: six 13" baguettes.

 

[wyoDreamer]

Thank you, @ronott1 ! I have such a hankering for good bread! we've been eating store bought for too long, just never make the time to bake anymore.

Looks like I will be making baguettes this weekend! Excited to try this recipe!