Comment thread for Hints for Making Bread by Chookie

[achookwoman]

I would be inclined to bring it to the boil and then let it cool.  But I don't know why.
When discussing ice cream making with Rodney Dunn, at the Agrarian Cooking school, I explained how I sometimes got a ring of buttery fat around the bowl of my ice cream machine,  while churning.  He said it was important to cook milk and cream to prevent this from happening.   The cooking changed the chemical nature of the milk.   I know the process and ingredients are different but would like to give both a go when home from hols.

[Crompo]

Just a quick question, If a recipe calls for 75gm of wholemeal flour, how much wheat do I use to get that amount?  Is there a set ratio or is it trial and error?

Thanks
Crompo

[gertbysea]

Wouldn't you just grind the wheat then weigh the flour?


Gert

[CreamPuff63]

75g of wheat kernels ground into flour is still going to weigh 75g. It doesn't lose weight just changes shape.

[gertbysea]

That is what I figured but I thought you might lose a small bit with the grinding dust thingy.

Gert

[Crompo]

Thanks, I thought it would be roughly the same, but I wasn't sure and thought some one else must have already tried it and found out.

[tarasis]

I'm curious, in the hints it is mentioned to not let the salt and yeast mix in the TMX bowl. Why is that?

[achookwoman]

Salt can retard the action of the yeast. I sometimes add the salt once the dough starts to knead.

[tarasis]

Aha, thank you. I wasn't aware of that.

[mcmich]

Thanks for all these tips Chookie. I want to get more into bread making and made a loaf this morning after reading and re-reading your tips. 

[cookie1]

How did it go Michele?

[mcmich]

Really well thankyou Cookie, I do think I forgot to add the salt.

[achookwoman]

Michele,  that look very good.  You have now joined the 'Bread Club'.  When you come down to Melb.  for CC's lunch,  I can give you some sour dough starter to take home,  if you wish.

[mcmich]

I am absolutely positive that DH and I will be there for dinner Chookie. We are looking forward to it and that is in our plan.
What would you like us to bring?

[gertbysea]

I am absolutely positive that DH and I will be there for dinner Chookie. We are looking forward to it and that is in our plan.
What would you like us to bring?

Can I answer that?  All they want is a smiling face and good conversation. A good bottle of red might go down  well though.

Gert