[Sca-cooks] Fair feast budget

[Robin Carroll-Mann]

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From: a5foil <a5foil at ix.netcom.com>

I do make things from scratch ahead of time if I can, mostly because of
quality rather than price. I find that making bread is not that great a
savings, because I don't use el cheapo flour. 

Cynara
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It may not be the ideal choice, but I've made feast bread from Costco all-purpose flour (under $5 for a 25-lb. bag).  My standard recipe is a basic Italian bread, taken from the Amy's Bread website:
http://www.amysbread.com/news_cucinaaug01.htm#rustic

It's made with a sponge, goes through several risings, and has a good flavor and texture.  I'm sure it would be even better made with bread flour, but as you say, that's costly.  In my immodest opinion, it's better than the store-bought loaves I've had at some feasts.



Lady Brighid ni Chiarain
Barony of Settmour Swamp, East Kingdom