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Re: A scheduling tool for bread baking

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Post by phonypc » Mon, Apr 06, 2020, 1:04 PM UTC

eps wrote: post #116

rexarex wrote: post #31

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It’s Canadian style

Reverse-Canadian then. In Canada the temp is in C, but some weight measurements are in lbs.

Room temperatures and the weather are usually in Celsius, but I find cooking temps more often in Fahrenheit. We're just all over the place.

Re: A scheduling tool for bread baking

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Post by buckminster » Mon, Apr 06, 2020, 6:45 PM UTC

jwr wrote: post #120

buckminster wrote: post #67

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What sort of container are you using for the rise/bake? I use a similar low-effort recipe for focaccia but I find it tends to stick to the tin.

I use glass, and the dough sticks like crazy. What I do is press a sheet of baking paper into the container, then pour into that. Quick and practical. Given the number of questions, I think I should write up a quick manual on practical bread baking, submit it to HN, and watch it get noticed by no one :-)

Cheers. I'm currently putting extra oil down the sides just before baking. This works pretty well but creates a loaf that's somewhat greasy to the touch. It tastes OK though.

Re: A scheduling tool for bread baking

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Post by Breza » Mon, Apr 13, 2020, 2:25 PM UTC

nyxtom wrote: post #70

This may be the first recipe list I’ve ever seen that doesn’t include a 20 page essay on family history followed by half a dozen ads. I like the design

I totally agree! Most recipe sites don't focus on what I want: recipes. I'm a pretty good home cook and I've been trying to get better at timing. Getting all elements of a big dinner party ready at the same time is tricky. This website is terrific. I wish this approach were applied to more complex multi-dish meals.

Re: A scheduling tool for bread baking

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Post by jonahhorowitz » Fri, Apr 17, 2020, 4:09 AM UTC

awild wrote: post #34

jonahhorowitz wrote: post #12

This is super interesting. I tried my first bake yesterday, and it... did not go well. Second try is currently forming. Fingers crossed.

What were your breads' problems?

Sorry I didn't see this until just now, but the bread didn't rise at all. Just a cold lump. The second loaf came out great though.