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[Cuilidh]

Looks good to me, Cookie.  I am sure it goes without saying that it tasted good.

[cookie1]

It satisfied everyone, crusty for DH and softer for DD and I.

[Cuilidh]

Well, that means it was perfect, not an ooooppppssss at all!!

[mcmich]

The bread looks rustic and yummy Cookie. I love olive bread - I have made Dani Valents recipe in the past.

[cookie1]

I might find that and give it a try. The olives and Parmesan in it were lovely.

[mcmich]

Uni's bread rolls in under an hour.
Made these using Lauke multi grain bread mix. They turned out flat but tasted alright. After rereading Chookies bread tips and hints, I think I know where I went wrong. The last rise was to be 10 minutes but I got distracted and it was about half an hour. The rolls were huge. As soon as I put the wash on top they began sinking. They couldn't hold their shape, the structure wasn't right. Yeast & water to flour ratio? I'm sure someone will tell me if this is the case.

[achookwoman]

Michele, I think over proving was the problem.  Would need to look at recipe for ratio, but others have used this recipe with success.

[mcmich]

Thanks Chookie. I have made these rolls before with success but just using white bread flour not multigrain. Will try again. I'm really enjoying making bread.

[achookwoman]

Michele, multigrain can take a little more water.

[mcmich]

My third attempt at jam drops. Will give it another go but I'm  jam dropped out for now.

[cookie1]

They look fine to me Mich. I always make the hole in mine with the end of a wooden spoon dipped in flour, and I make it quite deep.

[mcmich]

Maybe that is the trick. I make my holes with a spurtle (Scottish porridge stirrer). I mighten be making them deep enough. Onwards and upwards.

[achookwoman]

Michele, your Jam Drops look fine to me.  I used come Quince paste squares in some. My jam ones were very messy but tasted fine.

[cookie1]

Taste is the important thing.

[Cuilidh]

Whilst appearance helps aesthetically and it is rewarding to see a beautiful end product, it doesn't make any difference at all as soon as it gets bitten and chewed up so, as Cookie says, taste is the important thing.