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Another use for a Dehydrator.
« on: October 15, 2012, 12:14:18 am »
I wanted to make a loaf of Sour Dough Fruit Bread and it has turned cold again.  Only 16 o inside.  As I have the dehydrator out I thought I would use this for warmth.
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Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2012, 12:19:55 am »


Dehydrator as heat source for bread.
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Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2012, 12:37:54 am »
That's an excellent idea, ACW!  I had your no fuss bread out on the driveway in the sun this morning!! :-)) ???  The only warmth around!! :-))
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Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2012, 12:45:12 am »
GF, great idea,  but no sun here.
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Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2012, 01:26:34 am »
Like you new avatar goldfish  :)

What's the temperature under the towel Chookie, great idea.
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Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2012, 01:29:36 am »
Yes it is a great idea Chookie.  Keep them coming.  :D
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Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2012, 01:48:05 am »
It is set on 40 o now.  I had it warmer but have moved it down.  Not sure that the Sour Dour likes it,  but will persist and see what happens.
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Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2012, 02:17:41 am »
I have a Harvest Maid dehydrator, it is round and you stack the shelves up upon each other, I was thinking upon this and if it works ok Chookie I might make some sort of frame , sew a cover for it it would be a great solution for a warm place to rise the starter
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Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2012, 02:24:50 am »
AB,  excellent idea.  Years ago when we didn't have dried yeast,  I used my frypan, set very low,  with water in it,  sat the bread dough on a wire rack and a friend made a wooden frame,  and I threw a light cotton cloth over the lot.  Great.  this is a dry atmosphere but being in the Tmx jug is therefore OK.
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Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2012, 04:04:36 am »
we have sunshine, its hot today.  29 here
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Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2012, 04:11:03 am »
Great idea... :)
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Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2012, 06:15:04 am »
Great idea Chookie. I could have done with that when I tried to make Herman the German and it died I think because it wasn't warm enough at night.
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Re: Another use for a Dehydrator.
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2012, 06:36:06 am »
even with this warmth,  my Sour Dough has taken 7 hours today.  I will knead some fruit in by hand and leave out over night.   It just cannot be hurried.!,,
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