Any Home Bakers Here?

[missprissychick]

Just made banana bread for the kids big test day tomorrow. They will be happy to have this snack. Just thought I would share a pic.

 

[eggbert420]

Just made banana bread for the kids big test day tomorrow. They will be happy to have this snack. Just thought I would share a pic.

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[pennyJo1960]

Just made banana bread for the kids big test day tomorrow. They will be happy to have this snack. Just thought I would share a pic.

Look good I do make cinnamon rolls got the recipe off Facebook they really the best
I used quite warm almost scalded milk and 2 eggs
Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Ever

This recipe is hands down the Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Ever. The perfect soft, fluffy, gooey cinnamon rolls are right at your fingertips. This is the only recipe you'll ever need.
Author: Rachel Farnsworth
Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls
Ingredients
Dough

• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 3 cups all-purpose flour

Filling

• ½ cup salted butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Glaze

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup salted butter, softened
• 1 to 1½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
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1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, and eggs. Add in flour. Using a dough hook, turn the mixer on to a low speed.
2. Once the flour starts to incorporate into the dough, increase the speed to a medium range. Add more flour as necessary so that the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. The dough mixture should be tacky, but not stick to your hands. It should be soft. Add more or less flour until the dough reaches the desired consistency. The amount of flour you add in bread making is always an approximation and you should go by feel.
3. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
4. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Punch down the dough and roll into a 12inch by 18inch rectangle.
5. Brush the dough with ½ cup melted butter. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of the melted butter. Roll up tightly lengthwise so you have one long roll. Use plain dental floss or a sharp knife to cut the dough into 12 one-inch slices.
6. Place the slices onto a lightly 9x13 pan. Cover and let rise 30 to 45 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake the rolls for about 14 minutes, until just kissed with brown on top.
8. While the cinnamon rolls are baking, make the cream cheese glaze by using a hand mixer to whip together cream cheese and butter in a bowl until light and fluffy. Whip in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add enough milk to achieve a drizzle-like consistency.
9. Frost the rolls while still warm. Serve immediately or cool and store. Stays good for 4 to 5 days.

Notes
***Some have reported undercooked rolls. Cooking time is dependent on the size of your rolls. You should cook the rolls until they have just a kiss of brown on the top. If they don't have a kiss of brown, they probably aren't done. Cooking time may be upwards of 18-20 minutes.

 

[wyoDreamer]

There is a range hood in the kitchen, but I don't use it. It is super loud and doesn't have much - if any air movement. There was a piece of cardboard in there to replace the screen, but that fell out and has not been replaced. I think the cardboard was to keep the cold winter air from coming into the house. We will probably need to replace the venting all the way to the roof, the last time I turned it on a couple of beetles fell out ...

A kitchen remodel is needed, but I don't know when that will happen. Probably later, but I wish it were sooner. DH has a problem spending money to have someone do something that he can do, however, he never makes time to do any of the stuff that he needs to do.

 

[ronott1]

There is a range hood in the kitchen, but I don't use it. It is super loud and doesn't have much - if any air movement. There was a piece of cardboard in there to replace the screen, but that fell out and has not been replaced. I think the cardboard was to keep the cold winter air from coming into the house. We will probably need to replace the venting all the way to the roof, the last time I turned it on a couple of beetles fell out ...

A kitchen remodel is needed, but I don't know when that will happen. Probably later, but I wish it were sooner. DH has a problem spending money to have someone do something that he can do, however, he never makes time to do any of the stuff that he needs to do.

Here is the article from UC Berkely. It is a health issue as well as a smoke alarm issue. The polutants from cooking can be bad, especially for those with breathing issues.

http://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/news...cooking-exhaust-hoods-ability-vent-pollutants

If set up correctly, there is a flap to keep cold air out.

The ducting likely needs to be cleaned. I would use the same type of brush that I use to clean the dryer ducting once a year:

https://www.amazon.com/Deflecto-Dry...13437&sr=8-1&keywords=dryer+duct+cleaning+kit




The exhaust fan may just need a new motor, along with an new grate cover. Motors are not very expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...fix=range+hood+motor,aps,186&crid=22L0N9NGK1V

looks like $18.00 and up depending on the model.

 

[CuzChickens]

I threw out my sourdough starter today. Hadn't touched it in over eight months. I am so bad at committing to something like that. It is a wonder I've managed to keep chickens for a year and not starve them.

 

[N F C]

I threw out my sourdough starter today. Hadn't touched it in over eight months. I am so bad at committing to something like that. It is a wonder I've managed to keep chickens for a year and not starve them.

Guess it's a little easier to have a relationship with the chickens than it is with the sourdough!

 

[ronott1]

I threw out my sourdough starter today. Hadn't touched it in over eight months. I am so bad at committing to something like that. It is a wonder I've managed to keep chickens for a year and not starve them.

Oh No!

You can freeze it for long term storage. It can be frozen for years but is most active for three months:

Freezing
If you are not going to use the starter for a while, it can be stored in the freezer for up to
three months (Starter can still be used after three months, but will take more time to
restart). Before using, remove the starter from the freezer and let it thaw slowly in the
refrigerator for 24 hours. Stir in equal amounts of flour and warm milk. Let stand
overnight in a warm place. In the morning it will greet you with that familiar appetizing
sourdough aroma.

You can dry it too which will let it keep for years!

 

[CuzChickens]

Guess it's a little easier to have a relationship with the chickens than it is with the sourdough! 

Yeah.....something like that. Fluffy butts are much cuter and affectionate than a sourdough starter.

Oh No!

You can freeze it for long term storage. It can be frozen for years but is most active for three months:

Freezing

If you are not going to use the starter for a while, it can be stored in the freezer for up to

three months (Starter can still be used after three months, but will take more time to

restart). Before using, remove the starter from the freezer and let it thaw slowly in the

refrigerator for 24 hours. Stir in equal amounts of flour and warm milk. Let stand

overnight in a warm place. In the morning it will greet you with that familiar appetizing

sourdough aroma.

You can dry it too which will let it keep for years!

Wow, so you are the incubating master and now the sourdough master? Bravo. I should have know. I have a friend who has some, when I feel like committing I'll ask for some more.

 

[BakerGirl]

I threw out my sourdough starter today. Hadn't touched it in over eight months. I am so bad at committing to something like that. It is a wonder I've managed to keep chickens for a year and not starve them.

Oh wow! I have 7 or 8 starters in my fridge. Can't imagine life without them.