Cold weather Baking. A couple of tips.

[cookie1]

I made a SC bread up here the other day. It was a little doughy in the centre. It was one of the cool days, so I will use your helpful hint next time Chookie.

I like to rise my bread in the oven with a bowl of boiling water under it in the winter.  I guess we all have our ways of doing things. The only thing is you can't use your oven   

[bogie1]

Thanks Chookie, that's excellent.  I'll give it a whirl.

[achookwoman]

Cookie, try the hot water in the sink trick, it doesn't rely on the heat from the SC only.
Marina, I think Tanina uses the Varoma.  I think you could use 37 degrees and steam at speed gentle. Watch Until it doubles.

[cookie1]

Thanks Chookie. I certainly will.

[troupie]

I love all these great tips on the forum. Thanks to all for posting them.

[meganjane]

Fab idea! I have one of those little slow cookers, so will be trying this. Thanks Chookie

[achookwoman]

MJ, one of the good things about making a small loaf is that each loaf can be a bit different. At the moment we are eating Rye and Wholemeal. The previous one was wholemeal with whole grains.