Any Home Bakers Here?

[Ladies-Eight]

Bakers good morning one and all!

The temperature is 53 and sunny.

Have a great day!

 

[rjohns39]

Air fryers.
DD2 wants one.
Any brands/models I should consider/avoid?

Bruce, I've had my eye on the Emril 360. The kids have one and love it. It's incredibly versatile.

 

[R2elk]

Bruce, I've had my eye on the Emril 360. The kids have one and love it. It's incredibly versatile.

I assume that you mean the Emeril 360.

 

[Marie2020]

I like my Power XL 7qt. The woman (whom I do love watching) didn’t read manuals, so she missed some things.

I don't think I would get on with a air fryer they are far too complex.

Update. After watching most of this video, they all seem like they are "a pain in the fanny" in the good lady's words and imo

 

[Marie2020]

Bruce, I've had my eye on the Emril 360. The kids have one and love it. It's incredibly versatile.

But does it smell of chemicals

 

[BullChick]

I don't think I would get on with a air fryer they are far too complex.

Update. After watching most of this video, they all seem like they are "a pain in the fanny" in the good lady's words and imo

Nah, it’s easier than anything else. It’s also the best for reheating pizza.

 

[BullChick]

But does it smell of chemicals

Keep your nose outa it!

 

[Aria]

You two are too funny, Love it. Aria

 

[Sally PB]

You measure the specific gravity of the original solution with a hydrometer. Then measure the final solution with the same hydrometer.

Subtract the final reading from the first reading and multiply by 131.25 to find the final % alcohol.

How would I go about measuring the final SUGAR content in my kombucha, do you know? I know the scoby culture uses some, but I'm really curious as to how much. Also, do you have a hydrometer that you recommend?

I don't think I would get on with a air fryer they are far too complex.

Update. After watching most of this video, they all seem like they are "a pain in the fanny" in the good lady's words and imo

Really... Hmmm... I didn't watch the video, but here's what I do when I air fry potatoes with my Instant Pot lid:

Cut up the potatoes into 1/2" chunks, mix them with 2T olive oil and the seasonings I want to use.
Dump them in the IP fryer basket.
Put the lid on, set the temp and time and press start.
Stir at the half way point.

This is exactly what I'd do if I made them in the oven, but with a fraction of the oil, and about half the time.

 

[R2elk]

How would I go about measuring the final SUGAR content in my kombucha, do you know? I know the scoby culture uses some, but I'm really curious as to how much. Also, do you have a hydrometer that you recommend?

Hydrometers are a simple analog instrument. Look in the wine and beer making supplies since the wine hydrometers typically have a potential alcohol measurement on their scale. It is helpful to have a cylinder (graduated or not) to provide sufficient depth for the final measurement.

A hydrometer only measures specific gravity and must be interpreted based on the content of the liquid being measured. The formula I gave calculates the final alcohol content. It does not calculate how much sugar is remaining. A hydrometer with a potential alcohol reading would indicate if there is sugar content remaining by showing it as potential alcohol that has not yet been converted.