SC - finally! A baking success! and re: honey butter

[Donna Ford]

CBlackwill at aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 5/19/00 2:50:19 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> kelan at mindspring.com writes:
> 
> > Seriously does yeast just not like some people?  Is bread like gardening?
> >  I don't think I'm the only one who can't get a ball of dough to do anything
> >  but mock my wishes for it to rise.
> 
> Yeast just doesn't like _you_!  :)
> 
Evfemia here.  I may be new to medieval cooking, but I have quite a lot
of experience making homemade bread.  The key is the temperature of the
water you proof the yeast in.  When I made a recipe at home that makes
three loaves of bread, I generally heat 2 cups of water in the microwave
on high for 1 minute. The water must be warm to the touch when you put
your finger in it, but not so warm that it is truly uncomfortable.  That
is the best hint I can give you.  

Also make sure that your yeast is in date.

Evfemia at mail.com
Barony of Iron Mtn, Meridies



> Seriously...what temperature are you trying to proof your bread at?  How hot
> is the water when you put the yeast into it?  How long do you give the bread
> to rise?  Is your yeast still alive?  A good way to check is by taking a
> portion of the water, adding a little of the flour and some sugar, and
> stirring your yeast into it.  Let it sit in a warm place for about 10
> minutes, and if it begins to bubble, it's alive.  This will also help your
> dough, because it sort of "kick-starts" the yeast.
> 
> Balthazar of Blackmoor
> 
> Complacency Breeds Contempt
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evfemia
Barony of Iron Mountain, Meridies