Any Home Bakers Here?

[BigBlueHen53]

I saw a nice lunar eclipse in New Mexico back in ... Hmm. 2001 or so. Seemed to go on for hours, not like a solar eclipse! Moon looked like a big ol' cat eye in the sky! So cool! Viewing time 3:00ish around here, but I doubt I will get up for it either. Will probably be cloudy.

 

[topochico225]

I got a nasty cold, so I thought I’d make sourdough considering I’ll be home for the next few days.

First, I tested my starter to see if it was ready. Both pieces floated, I know the left one san

Next I mixed the dough

Now it’s autolysing (the flour is being hydrated) before it has its bulk overnight rise.

I used some sourdough discard to make a quick-fermented feed. I mixed enough starter to soften some layer pellets, then I’m letting it sit on the counter til breakfast time tomorrow

I just fed my starter (in the jar above), so she’s not very bubbly.

Will be posting more pics in the morning!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Will not be up for eclipse sleep sound that hour I hope

 

[topochico225]

I convinced myself to get up for the eclipse. My mom always said one of her biggest regrets was missing Halley’s Comet when she was younger.

Maximum eclipse is at 3:03 AM here so I’m going to get some sleep until then. I’ll post pics if there’s anything to see

 

[Ladies-Eight]

I have dried butter beans here but I intend to do a 48 hour soak for the nutrients value.

Would anyone have a recipe? I would love to make a butter bean soup and too freeze some for another meal.

I don't have a recipe for butter bean soup.

I froze my pinto beans after they were cooked.

I weighed them out and vacuum sealed them.

They are good to have on hand for quick dinners.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Bakers good morning one and all!

Thanks for the recipes, they sounded and looked so good.

Have a great day!

 

[Aria]

I got an Instant Pot to check out some of the fantastic claims. In my opinion the benefits of an Instant Pot are exaggerated. I gave it away.

I do have a slow cooker that I really like and use. Other than that I only use the stove, oven and microwave.

Me too... My daughter has an Instant Pot and makes meals and sometimes brings some to me. I asked her as politely as I know how...NO. I do not enjoy the taste. And all things seem mushy. NOT my kind of cooking. I enjoy oven meals and my crock pot. Aria

 

[topochico225]

Good morning! I think I’ve baked the prettiest sourdough I’ve ever made.

 

[Aria]

Good morning! I think I’ve baked the prettiest sourdough I’ve ever made.
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IT IS A BEAUTY. Aria

 

[ronott1]

Good morning! I think I’ve baked the prettiest sourdough I’ve ever made.
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It looks very good!