Classic Bread (uses some SD starter)

[mab19]

I made this again today.  I came in from outside and found DS cutting the crust off before the loaf was even cool

[judydawn]

One of my mob Margaret LOL.

[cookie1]

I love it. DD and DH prefer this bread, so I make it all the time for them. I add 50g Spelt flour, 50g oatbran in place of bakers' flour. Then I add a MC of mixed seeds. It is so easy and tasty. I'm glad your DS likes it Margaret.

[achookwoman]

My New Year resolution is to make the recipe. Thanks Cookie.

[judydawn]

I made this loaf today, first loaf in ages. I had forgotten I’d even made it before until I read the posts.  Very nice, I took it out of the oven then went out for 4 hours, have had 3 slices since I came home.

[Cuilidh]

Looks good, Judy

[cookie1]

Yum Judy.

[Cornish Cream]

Lovely loaf Judy.

[judydawn]

Thanks girls, I was determined to have a success so I was up earlier than usual to make sure it had plenty of time to rise. I put it in the bathroom which receives the morning sun then I turned the overhead heater on. I don’t even do that for myself!

[cookie1]

Spoiling the bread Judy. 

[achookwoman]

Thanks girls, I was determined to have a success so I was up earlier than usual to make sure it had plenty of time to rise. I put it in the bathroom which receives the morning sun then I turned the overhead heater on. I don’t even do that for myself!

The things we do for our bread

[judydawn]

Yes it was a bit extravagant, I had it on for an hour.  I might try the large slow cooker for raising my bread when the weather is cold, has anyone done that - would low be enough heat?

[achookwoman]

Judy,I would set it as low as possible.  Might try water in bottom and put dough on a rack in a container.
Bed with electric blanket might be less expensive.
Years ago, like 40, I used an electric frypan with wire cake rack over it. 4 bottles, one at each corner and small table cloth over the lot. 

[judydawn]

Thanks Chookie.