Recipe Book Tweaking and Reviews!

[JulieO]

I too made the 5 seed bread today.  I didn't have any linseeds so used a mix I had called LSA which has ground linseeds, sunflower seeds and almonds in it.  I used 2 tsp yeast and put the dough into a 23cm square, deep tin to prove.

I was thrilled with how this turned out and tasted.  I am going to buy a proper loaf tin because this would be really lovely as a regular shaped loaf, beautiful for salad sandwiches.

How quick does the TM knead the dough.  Very impressed. 

[Thermomixer]

Impressive - a winner

[cookie1]

Glad to see everyone's thoughts on the 5 Seed Bread. We really enjoyed ours. I went to try and buy a proper bread tin today but couldn't. I ended up putting mine into a 10 inch round tin. If I can't get a bread tin I'll probably make it in a couple of loaf tins.
Judy, a baking dish would probably be fine.

I'll still keep making the Cape Seed bread as we love that too.

[Amanda]

I made the Lemon Butter from the original EDC book today.
It is very nice, but next time, instead of 2 whole eggs I might try 1  whole egg and 2 yolks.

[I Love Bimby!]

Re the Bread Tins - I ended up purchasing mine from www.snk.com.au (Simply No Knead) who supply bread making mixes, tins etc. Had no luck purchasing them in town here - even gave one store the company name and still ended up with no luck.  The 5 Seed Bread would take the 700g tin, while the Cape Seed Bread recipe would fit into a 500 or 600g tin.

[judydawn]

I also made this bread today.  Put it in my roaster but that was probably a little too wide.  Ended up measuring 20cm wide x 6 cm high.  I was a bit worried about all the seeds that went in there but it was very nice indeed.  Had a slice whilst still hot with my banana jam & cream and the rest has gone into the freezer.  What is the actual measurement of a loaf tin?

[JulieO]

ILB, thankyou for that link.  Have emailed them to get a price plus postage for the 700g tin.  I can't buy one locally either, but I can see one would be really handy.  Hopefully I'll hear back early next week.   

[I Love Bimby!]

JD, the 700g tin measures W11cm x L27cm x H10.5cm, 500g tin measures W11cm x L17cm x H10.5cm. I don't have a 600g one (wish I did) but would expect that it would be W11cm x L22cm x H10.5cm.

They are the good old heavy ones like my Grandmother has had for ever!

From memory I ordered 2 of the 700g ones and they cost about $30 each.  Postage must have been around $10 for them both.

My second one is for gluten free bread as I have had some customers who are extremely sensitive to cross contamination - so perfer to be safe than sorry!

[I Love Bimby!]

It's not work JD - it's my hobby 
But I am off to bed now. Take care.

[cookie1]

Thanks for that ILB. I'm going to see an elderly friend next week and she used to make all her bread. So I'm going to ask her if I can buy her bread tins from her as she doesn't do it anymore. Hopefully none of the grand kids have them or great grandkids.

[cookie1]

I made the Beef Curry from the calendar last night. I only made a half quantity as there is only the 3 of us and the freezer is bulging at the seams.
I made it exactly as stated and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Next time I'll do the full quantity and try to fit some in the freezer.  We'll have to have a couple of 'eat the freezer out' days.

[mama_bel]

You two need to do a menu plan from the freezer - have a week off cooking!  Just serve with some fresh salad or steamed veg, perhaps some bread and you'll be set.

I got 4 new cookbooks!  I am looking forward to testing new recipes when I have more time!  Now I have EDC, Vegetarian, Cyndi's, Varoma, Rawlicious (looks good!), Lunch Box/After School, Entertaining with Nico, Budget Busters...  And I heard there's more coming.

[judydawn]

Good idea mama bel - tomorrow I will do an inventory and take it from there. 

Well, true to my word I have this morning done my inventory and found I have enough meat for 19 meals and 6 ready to go meals.  Far too many for just 2 people   Foodland is just around the corner so there is no need to carry such large stocks but I have never been one to be able to resist buying meat on special - hate paying full price for it. I would like to make some cakes, cookie mixture etc to freeze for pop-in visitors but there just isn't the room for them at the moment so I will endeavour to get this lot eaten over the next few weeks.  I have already matched certain items on my list with other bits and pieces I want to get rid of so if I can stick to that plan, I should see some results very soon. Made enough food yesterday for the whole weekend so the 'attack the freezer' plan will start on Monday. Might make some cookies today though. Thanks for motivating me mama bel - it's amazing how one little comment can get you going in the right direction 

[cookie1]

Oh dear, I'd better have a bit of a look in that big cold thing that eats food.   

[judydawn]

Come on Cookie1, if I can do it you certainly can.  It actually was a fun exercise and think of the money I will save in the next couple of weeks