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Say Cheese Whey
I couldn't resist (Doc Tracy) picking up on your subject title since it inspired me to do this post.
I made my first cheese last week from some goat's milk that I was worried would go bad. During my "research" I saw a video on cheese making that suggested one use the leftover whey as the liquid ingredi... | Great idea! I was thinking
Great idea! I was thinking of using the whey when i strain yogurt - hate wasting!
Man, I'd like to try your fresh cheese.... |
Say Cheese Whey
I couldn't resist (Doc Tracy) picking up on your subject title since it inspired me to do this post.
I made my first cheese last week from some goat's milk that I was worried would go bad. During my "research" I saw a video on cheese making that suggested one use the leftover whey as the liquid ingredi... | Great idea! I was thinking
Great idea! I was thinking of using the whey when i strain yogurt - hate wasting!
Man, I'd like to try your fresh cheese.... |
Traditional Barley Malt Syrup
Well, I finally got my hands on some traditional, organic barley malt syrup. On the directions it says to: use one for one in recipes to replace honey. Is there anything else to bear in mind when using this? Since it is never discussed on this forum I thought it might be useful to people... | Something, yes ...
Just as I posted today: Don't substitute the Malt Syrup for sugar (unless you'd reduce the percentage of yeast and increase the flour in the correct proportion). Sugar binds the water and retards the yeast - Malt Syrup does not, as I found out with an super-hyperactive loaf .... I replaced 1.5 oz of ... |
Traditional Barley Malt Syrup
Well, I finally got my hands on some traditional, organic barley malt syrup. On the directions it says to: use one for one in recipes to replace honey. Is there anything else to bear in mind when using this? Since it is never discussed on this forum I thought it might be useful to people... | Something, yes ...
Just as I posted today: Don't substitute the Malt Syrup for sugar (unless you'd reduce the percentage of yeast and increase the flour in the correct proportion). Sugar binds the water and retards the yeast - Malt Syrup does not, as I found out with an super-hyperactive loaf .... I replaced 1.5 oz of ... |
bulk galahad flour
Hi all
I am new to the forum. Does anyone know where I may purchase Galahad flour in bulk. I live in sourthern NH. | Try your local bakery, they
Try your local bakery, they may have it. If they do not, they maybe willing to order you a bag on their next delivery. |
bulk galahad flour
Hi all
I am new to the forum. Does anyone know where I may purchase Galahad flour in bulk. I live in sourthern NH. | Try your local bakery, they
Try your local bakery, they may have it. If they do not, they maybe willing to order you a bag on their next delivery. |
Tipo 00 Flour
I've been on a quest to find Tipo 00 flour and I finally "scored" some on the very day that a post appeared about "what's the big deal about Tipo 00 flour?" and most people said it was a waste. I've always had great timing!
Anyway, I really wanted to try it because I'm not happy with my pizza dough. I f... | I use 00 flour for fresh
I use 00 flour for fresh pasta. 100 g flour to 1 large egg. Perfect, silky fresh pasta. Try it and you'll never use AP flour for pasta again! |
Tipo 00 Flour
I've been on a quest to find Tipo 00 flour and I finally "scored" some on the very day that a post appeared about "what's the big deal about Tipo 00 flour?" and most people said it was a waste. I've always had great timing!
Anyway, I really wanted to try it because I'm not happy with my pizza dough. I f... | I use 00 flour for fresh
I use 00 flour for fresh pasta. 100 g flour to 1 large egg. Perfect, silky fresh pasta. Try it and you'll never use AP flour for pasta again! |
Flour in Basel, Switzerland
Hi all,As I mentioned in some other places around here, I have moved to Basel, Switzerland! Baked bread a couple of times already here although still waiting for all my gear that is still boxed up in Edinburgh and waiting to be shipped. Still it worked pretty well, and I'm quite happy with t... | I'll check with the Swiss side
of my family. But when I was in Zurich in September, the local coop supermarket (a big hypermarket company in Switzerland) always had 1 kg packages of roggenvolkornmehl -- 100% rye flour -- and it was generally good. Occasionally, you could even get 1 kg packages of Walliser Roggenmehl -... |
Flour in Basel, Switzerland
Hi all,As I mentioned in some other places around here, I have moved to Basel, Switzerland! Baked bread a couple of times already here although still waiting for all my gear that is still boxed up in Edinburgh and waiting to be shipped. Still it worked pretty well, and I'm quite happy with t... | I'll check with the Swiss side
of my family. But when I was in Zurich in September, the local coop supermarket (a big hypermarket company in Switzerland) always had 1 kg packages of roggenvolkornmehl -- 100% rye flour -- and it was generally good. Occasionally, you could even get 1 kg packages of Walliser Roggenmehl -... |
Bulk bread flour in Nanaimo, BC?
Anyone know if there's some place in Nanaimo or nearby where one can procure unbleached bread flour in large size bags (20kg)?
We just moved here and don't quite have the lay of the land yet nor know if this sort of stuff is unavailable here on the island. I would like to presume there ... | Victoria, BC
The Costco in Victoria has Roger's unbleached bread flour (from BC) in bulk, plus some other varieties like durum and whole wheat.
-Mark |
Bulk bread flour in Nanaimo, BC?
Anyone know if there's some place in Nanaimo or nearby where one can procure unbleached bread flour in large size bags (20kg)?
We just moved here and don't quite have the lay of the land yet nor know if this sort of stuff is unavailable here on the island. I would like to presume there ... | Victoria, BC
The Costco in Victoria has Roger's unbleached bread flour (from BC) in bulk, plus some other varieties like durum and whole wheat.
-Mark |
Bay State Milling Co. Bouncer flour
Since getting a Bosch U+ a few months ago,I've really enjoyed making bread and pizzas.We've only bought the common grocery store 5lb AP and Bread flours when on sale till now.We were out of bread flour and after learning a little more here about flours we went to Gordon's Food Servic... | Bouncer flour at GFS
I know the flour is inexpensive, however, the Bay State Bouncer flour is bleached and bromated. Bay State Mill uses potassium bromate in its flour.
If you don't mind the bromation, am sure it will make a crispy pizza crust.
A white flour of 11.5 to 12 percent protein is recommended for most bread... |
Bay State Milling Co. Bouncer flour
Since getting a Bosch U+ a few months ago,I've really enjoyed making bread and pizzas.We've only bought the common grocery store 5lb AP and Bread flours when on sale till now.We were out of bread flour and after learning a little more here about flours we went to Gordon's Food Servic... | Bouncer flour at GFS
I know the flour is inexpensive, however, the Bay State Bouncer flour is bleached and bromated. Bay State Mill uses potassium bromate in its flour.
If you don't mind the bromation, am sure it will make a crispy pizza crust.
A white flour of 11.5 to 12 percent protein is recommended for most bread... |
2 Year Old Rye Flour
Hello,
I just found the site. I haven't done much looking around, yet, but it looks like it'll be a good one. I was wondering how long can rye flour be stored in the refrigerator freezer. The expiration date on the bag is Feb. 10, 2009. The bag is unopened and has been in the freezer the whole ... | Should be ok
I live in a remote area where good flour and specialty flours are not available, so when I go to the big city I stock up. As you probably know, whole grain flours that contain the germ will go rancid in a few months unless refrigerated or frozen. I have stored whole grain flours for up to 4 years in our 0 ... |
2 Year Old Rye Flour
Hello,
I just found the site. I haven't done much looking around, yet, but it looks like it'll be a good one. I was wondering how long can rye flour be stored in the refrigerator freezer. The expiration date on the bag is Feb. 10, 2009. The bag is unopened and has been in the freezer the whole ... | Should be ok
I live in a remote area where good flour and specialty flours are not available, so when I go to the big city I stock up. As you probably know, whole grain flours that contain the germ will go rancid in a few months unless refrigerated or frozen. I have stored whole grain flours for up to 4 years in our 0 ... |
sd potato bread
Tonight I baked a double batch of sd potato bread using recipe posted by prairie19. I underproofed by a bit as the cuts didn't even show when dough was done. The bread was heavy with a fairly open crumb. The taste is unique,tasting a bit sour and a nice taste of the ww flour. Actually the bread tastes g... | Not Very Heavy
I made that bread (in rolls) last week (http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/22012/spudbuns-sourdough-potato-rolls). It was denser than a simple pain au levain, but I wouldn't say it was heavy. I did up the proportion of mother starter in my levain build, so maybe you didn't get enough yeast activity.
Glen... |
sd potato bread
Tonight I baked a double batch of sd potato bread using recipe posted by prairie19. I underproofed by a bit as the cuts didn't even show when dough was done. The bread was heavy with a fairly open crumb. The taste is unique,tasting a bit sour and a nice taste of the ww flour. Actually the bread tastes g... | Not Very Heavy
I made that bread (in rolls) last week (http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/22012/spudbuns-sourdough-potato-rolls). It was denser than a simple pain au levain, but I wouldn't say it was heavy. I did up the proportion of mother starter in my levain build, so maybe you didn't get enough yeast activity.
Glen... |
On a confusion of Flour.
Hey guys,
I am new to baking and just realized that there are quite a few refernce son here that I am unable to figure out.
1. I have purchased some un-bleached bread flour from a local (Toronto) bulk barn. It is WAY better than the robin hood stuff I was buying. I have been reading that ... | Stone ground?
I think La Milanaise is stone ground, but I'm not sure. I do know they make a variety of flours and I've used them fairly often, but since they come in smallish bags, I don't use them regularly. I refuse to use Robin Hood flour now because the last two bags I got were full of lumps that had to be either... |
On a confusion of Flour.
Hey guys,
I am new to baking and just realized that there are quite a few refernce son here that I am unable to figure out.
1. I have purchased some un-bleached bread flour from a local (Toronto) bulk barn. It is WAY better than the robin hood stuff I was buying. I have been reading that ... | Stone ground?
I think La Milanaise is stone ground, but I'm not sure. I do know they make a variety of flours and I've used them fairly often, but since they come in smallish bags, I don't use them regularly. I refuse to use Robin Hood flour now because the last two bags I got were full of lumps that had to be either... |
Flour sources in Upstate NY
Can anybody recommend places to buy good bread flours and grains in the Rochester, NY area? I am able to find most of the things that I need at Wegman's, but have been unable to find high-gluten flour or hard spring wheat flour. They never seem to have quinoa in stock either. | Try Tadco
Hello, another rochester native (o:
I have found some obscure stuff at Tadco/Niblack. It is in the genesee valley regional market on Jefferson Rd in Henrietta (across the parking lot from where Palmers meat counter used to be) They have a good selection and I have been satisfied with what I have used. They... |
Flour sources in Upstate NY
Can anybody recommend places to buy good bread flours and grains in the Rochester, NY area? I am able to find most of the things that I need at Wegman's, but have been unable to find high-gluten flour or hard spring wheat flour. They never seem to have quinoa in stock either. | Try Tadco
Hello, another rochester native (o:
I have found some obscure stuff at Tadco/Niblack. It is in the genesee valley regional market on Jefferson Rd in Henrietta (across the parking lot from where Palmers meat counter used to be) They have a good selection and I have been satisfied with what I have used. They... |
roasted garlic in breadsticks
Recently I saw a recipe for raosting garlic whole to use in recipes and thought that it would be mighty tasty in some fresh homemade breadsticks. I'm wondering about how much to use though per batch of breadsticks, my recipe makes 18, and also how exactly to incorporate them into the dough... | garlic breadsticks
Chrissy-
I haven't used roasted garlic in breadsticks yet, but I have successfully used it to make a Provence bread called fougasse, which produces something akin to breadsticks, but chewier. Hammelman suggests in a recipe for Roasted-Potato Bread using garlic equivalent to 3% of TFW, and I've found... |
roasted garlic in breadsticks
Recently I saw a recipe for raosting garlic whole to use in recipes and thought that it would be mighty tasty in some fresh homemade breadsticks. I'm wondering about how much to use though per batch of breadsticks, my recipe makes 18, and also how exactly to incorporate them into the dough... | garlic breadsticks
Chrissy-
I haven't used roasted garlic in breadsticks yet, but I have successfully used it to make a Provence bread called fougasse, which produces something akin to breadsticks, but chewier. Hammelman suggests in a recipe for Roasted-Potato Bread using garlic equivalent to 3% of TFW, and I've found... |
CAN I MAKE OAT FLOUR BY FOOD PROCESSING OATMEAL?
I live in a small town and the biggest store around me is over an hour away. I don't use oat flour but I found a recipe that calls for it and I was wondering if I process oats in the food processor can I use that to replace oat flour? If not what could I use? | Sure, if it's steel cut
Steel cut oats can be blended into flour.
Rolled, quick-cooking, and instant oats, on the other hand, have been steamed and/or toasted at one point or another, so they may not give you the results you expect. They'll still blend nicely and make a fine addition to loafs, just not as a replacement... |
CAN I MAKE OAT FLOUR BY FOOD PROCESSING OATMEAL?
I live in a small town and the biggest store around me is over an hour away. I don't use oat flour but I found a recipe that calls for it and I was wondering if I process oats in the food processor can I use that to replace oat flour? If not what could I use? | Sure, if it's steel cut
Steel cut oats can be blended into flour.
Rolled, quick-cooking, and instant oats, on the other hand, have been steamed and/or toasted at one point or another, so they may not give you the results you expect. They'll still blend nicely and make a fine addition to loafs, just not as a replacement... |
Conagra Bread Flour?
Has anyone used the Conagra Bread Flour available from Costco.? It is $14.00 for 50 pounds!.I have been using KA from my local supermarket ( $4.69 for 5 pounds) I would like to switch over if I can expect similar results. But I would hate to buy 50 pounds of inferior flour.
Any comments would be m... | Conagra isn't exactly the
Conagra isn't exactly the first name in quality local foods like grandma used to make. I think I recall looking at that flour and saw that it was bleached but I am not 100% certain of that. I would be very surprised if Conagra flour was comparable to KA flour....very, very surprised.
Jeff |
Conagra Bread Flour?
Has anyone used the Conagra Bread Flour available from Costco.? It is $14.00 for 50 pounds!.I have been using KA from my local supermarket ( $4.69 for 5 pounds) I would like to switch over if I can expect similar results. But I would hate to buy 50 pounds of inferior flour.
Any comments would be m... | Conagra isn't exactly the
Conagra isn't exactly the first name in quality local foods like grandma used to make. I think I recall looking at that flour and saw that it was bleached but I am not 100% certain of that. I would be very surprised if Conagra flour was comparable to KA flour....very, very surprised.
Jeff |
Toasted Flour
I recently read about toasting flour to get better flavor, and i was wondering if it would actually enhance the flavor of the bread. Also,was wondering if it would adversely effect thefluten formation at all? | I've toasted barley flour....
....to bring out the flavour in Tibetan Skillet Bread. |
Toasted Flour
I recently read about toasting flour to get better flavor, and i was wondering if it would actually enhance the flavor of the bread. Also,was wondering if it would adversely effect thefluten formation at all? | I've toasted barley flour....
....to bring out the flavour in Tibetan Skillet Bread. |
Cost of bread flour
I can't remember if this has been addressed before. I use enough bread flour that it is much more beneficial for me to buy it in larger units. For some reason, unknown to me, the cost of bread flour is much cheaper in Sam's Club than any other place I have looked. Whether in brick and mortar stores,... | You can talk to store
You can talk to store managers and ask them about carrying products |
Cost of bread flour
I can't remember if this has been addressed before. I use enough bread flour that it is much more beneficial for me to buy it in larger units. For some reason, unknown to me, the cost of bread flour is much cheaper in Sam's Club than any other place I have looked. Whether in brick and mortar stores,... | You can talk to store
You can talk to store managers and ask them about carrying products |
How many instant potato flakes for 4 medium potatoes ?
The recipe calls for four medium mashed potatoes which I do not have on hand. How many grams of potato flakes would be their equivalent ?
Thanks all,
anna | How big do you suppose a medium potato weighs?
4 sounds like you're making a lot of dough. :) I would take a guess at 120g flakes and 500g hot water. You can add up to 250g more water, milk or sour cream if desired. (plus a teaspoon of salt)
That's off my package for 4 servings (which works for 3 adults)
Mini |
How many instant potato flakes for 4 medium potatoes ?
The recipe calls for four medium mashed potatoes which I do not have on hand. How many grams of potato flakes would be their equivalent ?
Thanks all,
anna | How big do you suppose a medium potato weighs?
4 sounds like you're making a lot of dough. :) I would take a guess at 120g flakes and 500g hot water. You can add up to 250g more water, milk or sour cream if desired. (plus a teaspoon of salt)
That's off my package for 4 servings (which works for 3 adults)
Mini |
Whole Foods Bulk Flour - 10% discount
For weeks I've been trying to find a place online where I could buy flour in bulk to get a discount. I basically struck out with what I was looking for.
Today, while buying my normal flour at Whole Foods (365 organic, made by Central Milling Co.), I found out that if you buy a cas... | Whole Foods Price?
I have heard that. What was the original price(before discount)?
What city(if you don't mind telling)?
Thanks. |
Whole Foods Bulk Flour - 10% discount
For weeks I've been trying to find a place online where I could buy flour in bulk to get a discount. I basically struck out with what I was looking for.
Today, while buying my normal flour at Whole Foods (365 organic, made by Central Milling Co.), I found out that if you buy a cas... | Whole Foods Price?
I have heard that. What was the original price(before discount)?
What city(if you don't mind telling)?
Thanks. |
Eden bulk flour
I am looking to buy bulk flour (all purpose and wheat) and Eden mills it in my home state of Michigan. I found this and am wondering if anyone has purchased it:
http://www.edenfoods.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=31_67&products_id=111440
The description says it's all purpose, whole wheat, and bread fl... | Whole wheat bread flour
I'd say it might be a little strong for making biscuits and pie crusts. |
Eden bulk flour
I am looking to buy bulk flour (all purpose and wheat) and Eden mills it in my home state of Michigan. I found this and am wondering if anyone has purchased it:
http://www.edenfoods.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=31_67&products_id=111440
The description says it's all purpose, whole wheat, and bread fl... | Whole wheat bread flour
I'd say it might be a little strong for making biscuits and pie crusts. |
Yeast is forever
My local paper, the San Luis Obispo Tribune, had an article yesterday of interest to bakers. You can read it at
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2011/01/18/1447061/poly-professor-brews-beer-with.html#storylink=omni_popular
The gist is this: a biology professor discovered yeast in some amber from Myanmar.... | Anyone living in the area....
.... know if this guy would sell some of the yeast to interested bakers? |
Yeast is forever
My local paper, the San Luis Obispo Tribune, had an article yesterday of interest to bakers. You can read it at
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2011/01/18/1447061/poly-professor-brews-beer-with.html#storylink=omni_popular
The gist is this: a biology professor discovered yeast in some amber from Myanmar.... | Anyone living in the area....
.... know if this guy would sell some of the yeast to interested bakers? |
Flour notes for KC area bakers
I found Heartland Mills organic flour available at the Bad Seed Farmers Market last week. Bad Seed is a combination of an organic farmers market and class room area for cooking and food preparation classes. One the venders there has AP, AP with malted barley flour, whole wheat, whole whea... | Glad to hear it! Last month
Glad to hear it! Last month I paid a hefty price for the Golden Buffalo to be shipped to me, and have just gotten around to making my first loaf with it (Thom Leonard's Country French).
I have also seen Wheat Montana's 25 lb. bags of wheat berries at a Kansas City Wal-Mart for $13-$14, a... |
Flour notes for KC area bakers
I found Heartland Mills organic flour available at the Bad Seed Farmers Market last week. Bad Seed is a combination of an organic farmers market and class room area for cooking and food preparation classes. One the venders there has AP, AP with malted barley flour, whole wheat, whole whea... | Glad to hear it! Last month
Glad to hear it! Last month I paid a hefty price for the Golden Buffalo to be shipped to me, and have just gotten around to making my first loaf with it (Thom Leonard's Country French).
I have also seen Wheat Montana's 25 lb. bags of wheat berries at a Kansas City Wal-Mart for $13-$14, a... |
Frozen Dough
Last weekend I made some baguettes using a a pate fermentee. I made the pre-ferment the night before and put it in the refrigerator over night. the following day i mixed the dough and still had some pate fermentee left over. I put it in a bowl and let it be while i tended to my dough. After y main doug... | Earlier thread on the topic
Here's a previous thread on the topic of freezing dough, which you should find helpful. |
Frozen Dough
Last weekend I made some baguettes using a a pate fermentee. I made the pre-ferment the night before and put it in the refrigerator over night. the following day i mixed the dough and still had some pate fermentee left over. I put it in a bowl and let it be while i tended to my dough. After y main doug... | Earlier thread on the topic
Here's a previous thread on the topic of freezing dough, which you should find helpful. |
Rye Chops: Making My Own
I want to try some of Hamelman's recipes that call for rye chops. I found one web site that said you could make your own by putting whole rye through a corona-type grinder. Any thoughts on if this would work?
http://www.sourdoughhome.com/ryetypes.html
--Pamela | Chopping rye
That's Mike Avery's site - he's a quite knowledable TFL member as well as a sourdough expert.
Here's an interesting photo of rye chops with some background info.
I've been planning to make them as well, using the grinder for my KA mixer. I just need to get my weekends a bit more organized.
Perhaps some of ... |
Rye Chops: Making My Own
I want to try some of Hamelman's recipes that call for rye chops. I found one web site that said you could make your own by putting whole rye through a corona-type grinder. Any thoughts on if this would work?
http://www.sourdoughhome.com/ryetypes.html
--Pamela | Chopping rye
That's Mike Avery's site - he's a quite knowledable TFL member as well as a sourdough expert.
Here's an interesting photo of rye chops with some background info.
I've been planning to make them as well, using the grinder for my KA mixer. I just need to get my weekends a bit more organized.
Perhaps some of ... |
Substitution or how do I make a whole wheat bread flour?
I have a waffle recipe that requires whole wheat bread flour, does anyone know any substitutions or how I could make that at home? | Is there something that
Is there something that prevents you from getting it from the store? It is a fairly common item in the baking aisles and often can be purchased in 1 lb quantities. |
Substitution or how do I make a whole wheat bread flour?
I have a waffle recipe that requires whole wheat bread flour, does anyone know any substitutions or how I could make that at home? | Is there something that
Is there something that prevents you from getting it from the store? It is a fairly common item in the baking aisles and often can be purchased in 1 lb quantities. |
ale yeast for bread
So my last batch of ale of 50 litres went into carboys and I rescued maybe 250 mls of yeast . I have it in the dehydrator now. Assuming I proof it for my next ciabatta ,do you think there will be a difference taste from ordinary active dry yeast .I buy fleichman's one kilo vacumn pack all the time,I... | Using ale yeast
Unless you were able to clean the yeast slurry before you put it into your dehydration unit, there will be more than yeast in the dry product. Bits and pieces of hops will have found their way into the bottom of your fermenting vessel along with dead yeast cells and other byproducts of the wort boiling... |
ale yeast for bread
So my last batch of ale of 50 litres went into carboys and I rescued maybe 250 mls of yeast . I have it in the dehydrator now. Assuming I proof it for my next ciabatta ,do you think there will be a difference taste from ordinary active dry yeast .I buy fleichman's one kilo vacumn pack all the time,I... | Using ale yeast
Unless you were able to clean the yeast slurry before you put it into your dehydration unit, there will be more than yeast in the dry product. Bits and pieces of hops will have found their way into the bottom of your fermenting vessel along with dead yeast cells and other byproducts of the wort boiling... |
potato substitutions
I have a recipe that requires dry (instant) mashed potatoes.
Can you substitute:
Potato starch?
Cooked mashed potatoes?
Potato water?
If so, any recommendations on how best to work out the substitutions? | I'd use cooked mashed
I'd use cooked mashed potatoes and reduce the other liquids accordingly.
How much? I have no idea. "By feel", with the caveat that potatoes seem to keep releasing moisture into the dough after they've been mixed in, so I tend to keep my potato doughs a little lower hydration than my pure wheat d... |
potato substitutions
I have a recipe that requires dry (instant) mashed potatoes.
Can you substitute:
Potato starch?
Cooked mashed potatoes?
Potato water?
If so, any recommendations on how best to work out the substitutions? | I'd use cooked mashed
I'd use cooked mashed potatoes and reduce the other liquids accordingly.
How much? I have no idea. "By feel", with the caveat that potatoes seem to keep releasing moisture into the dough after they've been mixed in, so I tend to keep my potato doughs a little lower hydration than my pure wheat d... |
Where do you buy your grains or flours ONLINE?
Guys,Any recommendations for a good site for grains and/or flours (other than KA which I'm aware of for flour)?Thanks.gingi | Depends what you are looking for.
The least expensive is probably going to be Wal-Mart.com, if you are not going for organic.If you are looking for Organic Wheat Berries, definitely look on Amazon.com, particularly if you are a prime member (30 Day Free Trial) which saves a few bucks on shipping. Also, Breadtopia offe... |
Where do you buy your grains or flours ONLINE?
Guys,Any recommendations for a good site for grains and/or flours (other than KA which I'm aware of for flour)?Thanks.gingi | Depends what you are looking for.
The least expensive is probably going to be Wal-Mart.com, if you are not going for organic.If you are looking for Organic Wheat Berries, definitely look on Amazon.com, particularly if you are a prime member (30 Day Free Trial) which saves a few bucks on shipping. Also, Breadtopia offe... |
Need suggestions to buy whole grains and flours directly from mills, by phone or on-line, retail
Hello, I am wondering if anyone knows of mills that sell their organic products retail in reasonable sizes. I am looking for a variety of organic flours and whole and cracked grains, as well as meals. My son has a life-th... | uncontaminated grains
Hello Yulika,
I am interested to hear any answers to your posting. I make gluten free sourdough bread and teach classes in it. I have many food allergies and am aware of the importance of avoiding cross contamination. I want to send you support around trying to safely feed your son. I know it's a ... |
Need suggestions to buy whole grains and flours directly from mills, by phone or on-line, retail
Hello, I am wondering if anyone knows of mills that sell their organic products retail in reasonable sizes. I am looking for a variety of organic flours and whole and cracked grains, as well as meals. My son has a life-th... | uncontaminated grains
Hello Yulika,
I am interested to hear any answers to your posting. I make gluten free sourdough bread and teach classes in it. I have many food allergies and am aware of the importance of avoiding cross contamination. I want to send you support around trying to safely feed your son. I know it's a ... |
Some german ingredients Liensamen, Brot mix
I found some bread ingredients in Germany. Now comes the hard part... what to do with the "Liensamen" and the "Brot mix". The Brot mix is nothing but grains, no flour.
1) can anyone identify what these contain?
b) Any suggestions on how to make german style bread using these?... | Brotmix
Davert is a company that sells all sorts of organic (and often biodynamic) grain and seed produce.
The "Brot Mix" (Webpage) is a seed mixture you can add to your bread for extra taste. They say it can be kneaded into your dough in excellent manner.
It contains Sojagranulat* (30 %), Sesam*, goldgelbe Leinsaat*, ... |
Some german ingredients Liensamen, Brot mix
I found some bread ingredients in Germany. Now comes the hard part... what to do with the "Liensamen" and the "Brot mix". The Brot mix is nothing but grains, no flour.
1) can anyone identify what these contain?
b) Any suggestions on how to make german style bread using these?... | Brotmix
Davert is a company that sells all sorts of organic (and often biodynamic) grain and seed produce.
The "Brot Mix" (Webpage) is a seed mixture you can add to your bread for extra taste. They say it can be kneaded into your dough in excellent manner.
It contains Sojagranulat* (30 %), Sesam*, goldgelbe Leinsaat*, ... |
King arthur flour
I found a store about half a mile from my house that caries King arthur AP and 100% red wheat flour for 3.16$ per 5lb bag. Is KA a good brand? should i replace my Goldmedal AP flour with KA flour? I follow the Artisan bread in 5 a day and healthy bread in 5 a day, but i have been using goldmedal for t... | King Arthur Flour
That's the only flour I have been using, and I get very good results with their flour |
King arthur flour
I found a store about half a mile from my house that caries King arthur AP and 100% red wheat flour for 3.16$ per 5lb bag. Is KA a good brand? should i replace my Goldmedal AP flour with KA flour? I follow the Artisan bread in 5 a day and healthy bread in 5 a day, but i have been using goldmedal for t... | King Arthur Flour
That's the only flour I have been using, and I get very good results with their flour |
Honeyville farms rye flour
Rye flour seems to be the hardest to get. Around here, I can get Hodgson's Mill stone ground which is flavorful but gritty, and Arrowhead Mills organic which is a an excellent whole rye, and tiny little extremely expensive bags of Bob's Red Mill labeled dark rye which I've never tried. I ... | Honeyville Flours direct
Never made a purchase yet, but I believe buying direct from Honeyville is a little cheaper. Plus, if you get on their email list, they quite regularly(about monthly) send 10% off coupons for any orders. A couple or so times a year, the offer will be for 15% off. They just sent a 15% off in Oct... |
Honeyville farms rye flour
Rye flour seems to be the hardest to get. Around here, I can get Hodgson's Mill stone ground which is flavorful but gritty, and Arrowhead Mills organic which is a an excellent whole rye, and tiny little extremely expensive bags of Bob's Red Mill labeled dark rye which I've never tried. I ... | Honeyville Flours direct
Never made a purchase yet, but I believe buying direct from Honeyville is a little cheaper. Plus, if you get on their email list, they quite regularly(about monthly) send 10% off coupons for any orders. A couple or so times a year, the offer will be for 15% off. They just sent a 15% off in Oct... |
Can't Get Bread Flour
I live in rural Central America and the local people really enjoy the Americano baked goods I make. In most recipes, I found I can substitute AP, but am afraid to try others as I have no access to bread flour. Does anyone know of a viable substitute that would not include a 12 hour ride on a chi... | If you ask some bakers....
They really find that baking breads with AP flour to be fine. I've done it several times in the past when I just don't have enough bread flour. "Back in the day" when all there was was AP flour.. bread flour for the home baker was unheard of.
If you can't order on the internet, or get it lo... |
Can't Get Bread Flour
I live in rural Central America and the local people really enjoy the Americano baked goods I make. In most recipes, I found I can substitute AP, but am afraid to try others as I have no access to bread flour. Does anyone know of a viable substitute that would not include a 12 hour ride on a chi... | If you ask some bakers....
They really find that baking breads with AP flour to be fine. I've done it several times in the past when I just don't have enough bread flour. "Back in the day" when all there was was AP flour.. bread flour for the home baker was unheard of.
If you can't order on the internet, or get it lo... |
QimiQ
I just came across a German recipe which uses QimiQ. Schokoladenkuchen
Apparently, this QimiQ is a cream/gelatine product. Would it be available to us here in the States ?
Thank you,
Anna | Might want to try this company
http://www.atlantafoods.com/ |
QimiQ
I just came across a German recipe which uses QimiQ. Schokoladenkuchen
Apparently, this QimiQ is a cream/gelatine product. Would it be available to us here in the States ?
Thank you,
Anna | Might want to try this company
http://www.atlantafoods.com/ |
What's a "sachet" of fast-action yeast
i.e., what is the equivalent in teaspoons of instant dry yeast, and also what is caster sugar? Can regular white table sugar be substituted? This is from Dan Lepard's sourcream sandwich bread recipe that appeared in the Guardian recently. Looks like a yummy white sandwich bread... | 7 grams of instant yeast
Equal to a US packet or envelope of instant yeast that one would buy in a store, typically in strips of 3 envvelopes.
.25 ounce or 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast.
http://www.ochef.com/1050.htm
Caster sugar is a very finely granulated white sugar. Probably the closest US equivalent is our "sup... |
What's a "sachet" of fast-action yeast
i.e., what is the equivalent in teaspoons of instant dry yeast, and also what is caster sugar? Can regular white table sugar be substituted? This is from Dan Lepard's sourcream sandwich bread recipe that appeared in the Guardian recently. Looks like a yummy white sandwich bread... | 7 grams of instant yeast
Equal to a US packet or envelope of instant yeast that one would buy in a store, typically in strips of 3 envvelopes.
.25 ounce or 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast.
http://www.ochef.com/1050.htm
Caster sugar is a very finely granulated white sugar. Probably the closest US equivalent is our "sup... |
Whole grain spelt (or wheat) flour VS unbleached white spelt (or wheat) flour
Hello everyone,
I am going through a recipe that call for both Whole grain spelt (or wheat) flour VS unbleached white spelt (or wheat) flour and I don't know what is the difference between the two of them...is one with seeds inside? Thank you... | Whole grain flour (spelt or
Whole grain flour (spelt or wheat) is just that, the whole grain. This would include the bran, germ and endosperm. White flour is usually just the endosperm with the germ and bran entirely removed. Often these terms are subject to less than strict interpretation and the flour can have sli... |
Whole grain spelt (or wheat) flour VS unbleached white spelt (or wheat) flour
Hello everyone,
I am going through a recipe that call for both Whole grain spelt (or wheat) flour VS unbleached white spelt (or wheat) flour and I don't know what is the difference between the two of them...is one with seeds inside? Thank you... | Whole grain flour (spelt or
Whole grain flour (spelt or wheat) is just that, the whole grain. This would include the bran, germ and endosperm. White flour is usually just the endosperm with the germ and bran entirely removed. Often these terms are subject to less than strict interpretation and the flour can have sli... |
Alert ! North Bay flour seekers
Hi to everyone in the North Bay or even SF. I just picked up 50# of assorted flours from Keith Giusto Bakery Supply in Petaluma (Central Milling). At the moment, they still have some 5#bags of Organic Pumpernickel Rye, Organic Type 85 (like a clear flour), Organic White Rye, and Type 00 ... | I've been wanting to try the
I've been wanting to try the Organic Artisan Baker's Craft and Organic Whole Wheat Fine flours, but would not be able to justify buying 50# bags. Do you recall if they had any of those flours in smaller bags? Petaluma is only about 45 minutes away, so not too far.
I am just about done wit... |
Alert ! North Bay flour seekers
Hi to everyone in the North Bay or even SF. I just picked up 50# of assorted flours from Keith Giusto Bakery Supply in Petaluma (Central Milling). At the moment, they still have some 5#bags of Organic Pumpernickel Rye, Organic Type 85 (like a clear flour), Organic White Rye, and Type 00 ... | I've been wanting to try the
I've been wanting to try the Organic Artisan Baker's Craft and Organic Whole Wheat Fine flours, but would not be able to justify buying 50# bags. Do you recall if they had any of those flours in smaller bags? Petaluma is only about 45 minutes away, so not too far.
I am just about done wit... |
Free shipping for King Arthur - combine orders today?
I'm out of SAF gold yeast (!), which I need for my Christmas Tree Sweet Rolls.
To take advantage of King Arthur's free shipping (which expires today) I need $50 of stuff to do it. If anyone else in the San Jose area needs something from KA, please reply or message ... | I'm not in need of anything
I'm not in need of anything from KAF, and not in San Jose, but in case you are not able to get an order together to take advantage of that KAF free shipping offer, you might want to try WWW.NYBAKERS.COM as a backup. They have a half-off shipping deal going until either Friday or Saturday of... |
Free shipping for King Arthur - combine orders today?
I'm out of SAF gold yeast (!), which I need for my Christmas Tree Sweet Rolls.
To take advantage of King Arthur's free shipping (which expires today) I need $50 of stuff to do it. If anyone else in the San Jose area needs something from KA, please reply or message ... | I'm not in need of anything
I'm not in need of anything from KAF, and not in San Jose, but in case you are not able to get an order together to take advantage of that KAF free shipping offer, you might want to try WWW.NYBAKERS.COM as a backup. They have a half-off shipping deal going until either Friday or Saturday of... |
Flour for panettone
Happy holiday baking season!I’ve been browsing the internet for holiday bread recipes and I’ve stumbled across several amazing panettone recipes that seem exciting to try out. However, they all call for very strong flour (around 15% gluten content) like Canadian bread flour or strong Italian 00 flou... | Flour for panettone
KABF does fine in sourdough panettone recipes. |
Flour for panettone
Happy holiday baking season!I’ve been browsing the internet for holiday bread recipes and I’ve stumbled across several amazing panettone recipes that seem exciting to try out. However, they all call for very strong flour (around 15% gluten content) like Canadian bread flour or strong Italian 00 flou... | Flour for panettone
KABF does fine in sourdough panettone recipes. |
Need advice: substitute Rye Meal for flour in hot Soaker, Sour or neither? Re: Hamelman's 80% Rye
Hi,
I'm not short of Rye flour, but I'd like to try using my BRM Dark Rye Meal. I don't want to ruin a wonderful recipe, however.
Thanks for any help!
footsore
Edit:
I retract the question. The purpose of the hot soaker... | Do it!
Hi, footsore.
Substituting rye meal AKA pumpernickel flour for whole rye should work well. Just be aware that a couple TFL members have found that the amount of water Hamelman calls for in the soaker may be short a few grams.
If you use rye meal, the flavor should be pretty close. The texture may be different, b... |
Need advice: substitute Rye Meal for flour in hot Soaker, Sour or neither? Re: Hamelman's 80% Rye
Hi,
I'm not short of Rye flour, but I'd like to try using my BRM Dark Rye Meal. I don't want to ruin a wonderful recipe, however.
Thanks for any help!
footsore
Edit:
I retract the question. The purpose of the hot soaker... | Do it!
Hi, footsore.
Substituting rye meal AKA pumpernickel flour for whole rye should work well. Just be aware that a couple TFL members have found that the amount of water Hamelman calls for in the soaker may be short a few grams.
If you use rye meal, the flavor should be pretty close. The texture may be different, b... |
Newbie ? Part II - now i'm REALLY confused
I tried to go at it again tonight using the temperature info y'all gave me last night. I was making some Challa bread, and it didn't even rise at all! It's like there was no yeast in there at all!! This is the second night in a row like this.....
I was so frustrated, so I pro... | Water - 3/4 cup + a little added until the consistancy was right
Yeast - 3/4 teaspoon
Sugar - 1/4 cup
Oil - 1/4 cup
Salt - 1/2 Tablespoon
Eggs - 2 large
Flour - 4 1/4 cups
Steps used:
1. Combined all ingredients except eggs and flour.
2. Stir together
3. Add eggs and whisk
4. Slowly add flour
5. Knead
6. Put dough ba... |
Newbie ? Part II - now i'm REALLY confused
I tried to go at it again tonight using the temperature info y'all gave me last night. I was making some Challa bread, and it didn't even rise at all! It's like there was no yeast in there at all!! This is the second night in a row like this.....
I was so frustrated, so I pro... | Water - 3/4 cup + a little added until the consistancy was right
Yeast - 3/4 teaspoon
Sugar - 1/4 cup
Oil - 1/4 cup
Salt - 1/2 Tablespoon
Eggs - 2 large
Flour - 4 1/4 cups
Steps used:
1. Combined all ingredients except eggs and flour.
2. Stir together
3. Add eggs and whisk
4. Slowly add flour
5. Knead
6. Put dough ba... |
Name your favorite companies, I need recs
#1 Does anyone know of anywhere in Southern California that I can buy flour in bulk?
#2 If the answer to #1 is no, can you give me the names of places I can order from that have decent prices and the shipping costs that aren't horrible? Links to websites are appreciated!
I am ... | your local baker is your friend?
Maybe things are too different here on the right coast ...but then again maybe not, maybe my experience will be helpful to you anyway.
I've found locating a source that will sell retail in bulk (other than the local organic mill) to be quite frustrating. Many months of searching, final... |
Name your favorite companies, I need recs
#1 Does anyone know of anywhere in Southern California that I can buy flour in bulk?
#2 If the answer to #1 is no, can you give me the names of places I can order from that have decent prices and the shipping costs that aren't horrible? Links to websites are appreciated!
I am ... | your local baker is your friend?
Maybe things are too different here on the right coast ...but then again maybe not, maybe my experience will be helpful to you anyway.
I've found locating a source that will sell retail in bulk (other than the local organic mill) to be quite frustrating. Many months of searching, final... |
newbie ? - bread not rising
I am very new to baking, and I'm running into a problem. My dough seems to not be rising after i mix the ingredients. I can't tell if the yeast is bad (i've been keeping it in the fridge in a ziplock baggie) or if my kitchen is too cold (I'm in north Texas with highs in 50's and the heater r... | How old is the yeast?
What
How old is the yeast?
What type of yeast is it? If it's active dry yeast you will need to proof it for 5 to ten minutes in about 1/2 cup warm water before starting your dough. Use the part of the liquid from the recipe. You also need to know if the recipe is calling for rapid or quick rise ye... |
newbie ? - bread not rising
I am very new to baking, and I'm running into a problem. My dough seems to not be rising after i mix the ingredients. I can't tell if the yeast is bad (i've been keeping it in the fridge in a ziplock baggie) or if my kitchen is too cold (I'm in north Texas with highs in 50's and the heater r... | How old is the yeast?
What
How old is the yeast?
What type of yeast is it? If it's active dry yeast you will need to proof it for 5 to ten minutes in about 1/2 cup warm water before starting your dough. Use the part of the liquid from the recipe. You also need to know if the recipe is calling for rapid or quick rise ye... |
Where to find 100% whole wheat bread flour that is FINELY ground?
Hello,
I am a longtime baker of the whole wheat breads in Laurel's Bread Book. Used to get my flour from Walnut Acres in PA; it was so finely ground and made the lightest highest loaves.
They've been out of the flour business for some time, & I've s... | Flourgirl!
She has an option of very finely ground flours.
http://www.organicwheatproducts.com/?page_id=70
That's funny. Don't see the find grind option any more. It used to be there. She used to publish the high protein content too(14%?). I imagine they cover all of this when you call to order.
And look at those big b... |
Where to find 100% whole wheat bread flour that is FINELY ground?
Hello,
I am a longtime baker of the whole wheat breads in Laurel's Bread Book. Used to get my flour from Walnut Acres in PA; it was so finely ground and made the lightest highest loaves.
They've been out of the flour business for some time, & I've s... | Flourgirl!
She has an option of very finely ground flours.
http://www.organicwheatproducts.com/?page_id=70
That's funny. Don't see the find grind option any more. It used to be there. She used to publish the high protein content too(14%?). I imagine they cover all of this when you call to order.
And look at those big b... |
Baking with whey
I have a yogurt strainer that I use to make Greek yogurt or yogurt cheese (lebneh). The whey drips out of the yogurt, into the box that holds the strainer.
Yesterday I felt experimental and used this whey instead of water when I made my usual ciabatta bread. The whey was thicker than usual, because the... | Whey & Milk
When I use milk, I scald it to denature the protease, an enzyme that promotes the decomposition of protiens such as gluten.
Perhaps, the protease is still in your whey and that this amount coupled with that already in the flour may be breaking down the gluten.
Try scalding the whey -- heat it to 190°F (88°C... |
Baking with whey
I have a yogurt strainer that I use to make Greek yogurt or yogurt cheese (lebneh). The whey drips out of the yogurt, into the box that holds the strainer.
Yesterday I felt experimental and used this whey instead of water when I made my usual ciabatta bread. The whey was thicker than usual, because the... | Whey & Milk
When I use milk, I scald it to denature the protease, an enzyme that promotes the decomposition of protiens such as gluten.
Perhaps, the protease is still in your whey and that this amount coupled with that already in the flour may be breaking down the gluten.
Try scalding the whey -- heat it to 190°F (88°C... |
Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water - I Have My Suspicions
Early on in my bread baking - at least this latest go-round - I noticed that my reverse osmosis water was not working very well in my yeast breads. I read my recipes a little more closely and saw that they recommended spring water. So I went out and bought Arrowh... | spring water
Good morning Rosalie, I live in an over 55 park where we have our own water supply which I assume is chlorinated. Have to say it is good tasting but I won't risk using it for bread, especially my starters, so I buy the 99cent gallon bottles from the grocery store. So far, so good, A. |
Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water - I Have My Suspicions
Early on in my bread baking - at least this latest go-round - I noticed that my reverse osmosis water was not working very well in my yeast breads. I read my recipes a little more closely and saw that they recommended spring water. So I went out and bought Arrowh... | spring water
Good morning Rosalie, I live in an over 55 park where we have our own water supply which I assume is chlorinated. Have to say it is good tasting but I won't risk using it for bread, especially my starters, so I buy the 99cent gallon bottles from the grocery store. So far, so good, A. |
What is All Purpose flour?
Ok, this is probably a dumb question but is the All Purpose flour everyone refers to on here the same as the regular old plain flour you buy in the supermarket for cakes and what not? | yes
it's the flour for pastries. |
What is All Purpose flour?
Ok, this is probably a dumb question but is the All Purpose flour everyone refers to on here the same as the regular old plain flour you buy in the supermarket for cakes and what not? | yes
it's the flour for pastries. |
How fine is Bob's Red Mill's Semolina?
This week I discovered that my local grocery store carries a brand of semolina flour from Bob's Red Mill, and I picked some up, eager to try out a couple of the recipes from The Bread Baker's Apprentice which had until now been unattainable. However, I faced a quandry. The Pugli... | I don't know for certain
I don't know for certain since I've never used fancy durum flour, but I think the answer is "no," Bob's semolina flour is a courser grind than proper fancy durum flour. But I'll also agree with you that it tastes great in pane siciliano and is usually what I use on my peel when making pizza. ... |
How fine is Bob's Red Mill's Semolina?
This week I discovered that my local grocery store carries a brand of semolina flour from Bob's Red Mill, and I picked some up, eager to try out a couple of the recipes from The Bread Baker's Apprentice which had until now been unattainable. However, I faced a quandry. The Pugli... | I don't know for certain
I don't know for certain since I've never used fancy durum flour, but I think the answer is "no," Bob's semolina flour is a courser grind than proper fancy durum flour. But I'll also agree with you that it tastes great in pane siciliano and is usually what I use on my peel when making pizza. ... |
AP Flour went bad (?)- Is it safe?
I've never had this problem before. I smelled something bitter when I made the dough today, but only when I made a sort of flat bread, I realised there was something wrong with the flour. The flat bread was ready sooner, so I tasted it, and it was bitter. Not many ingredients went int... | did flour ever get damp?
White flour usually keeps a long time. It doesn't tend to go rancid -like whole wheat flour does- because there are virtually no fats in it. Usually the biggest problem with storage of AP flour is not spoiling but "bugs". So I'm rather surprised and puzzled.
Did the flour sacks ever get damp (r... |
AP Flour went bad (?)- Is it safe?
I've never had this problem before. I smelled something bitter when I made the dough today, but only when I made a sort of flat bread, I realised there was something wrong with the flour. The flat bread was ready sooner, so I tasted it, and it was bitter. Not many ingredients went int... | did flour ever get damp?
White flour usually keeps a long time. It doesn't tend to go rancid -like whole wheat flour does- because there are virtually no fats in it. Usually the biggest problem with storage of AP flour is not spoiling but "bugs". So I'm rather surprised and puzzled.
Did the flour sacks ever get damp (r... |
Need help modifying this GF Keto low calorie bread!
This is the WWBB (Wonderful White Blender Bread) by THM (Trim Healthy Mama): INGREDIENTS:– Coconut oil cooking spray– 1 & 1/2 cup egg whites (carton or fresh)– 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum– 3/4 cup THM Pristine Protein Powder (original; unflavored)– 1 cup THM Baking Blend... | Anyone???
Anyone??? |
The Role of Starch in Gluten Free Breads
I understand that starch is added to gluten free breads for texture and moisture. My question is wouldn't a grain based gluten free flour have starch in it, just like wheat, or are we adding extra to make up for the lack of gluten which also gives the bread texture and moisture ... | Will be curious to hear the
Will be curious to hear the feedback on this topic. I have tried a few different GF bread recipes for my daughter. I started with using off the shelf 1-for-1 exchange blends. I've tried a few different brands. In all cases, the flavor of the bread I make is much better than the store bou... |
Am I Gluten Sensitive? My Troubled Wheat Love Affair - highly recommended read!
Swedish/Italian baker Barbara Elisi, creator of beautiful breads, recently started posting a very interesting series on wheat intolerance, that gave me new insights.It is very well researched and written, and you don't have to fear that you... | Interesting reading Karin
Thans for the link |
Help me bake some cheap bread for distribution
Hi !This is my first post here. I live somewhere in asia.I have been taking bun-butter from a nearby shop to poor kids. But I have decided to bake my own simple bun or bread so that it may be more nutritious & cheap.So to start, I have zero experience in any kind of cookin... | changes...
You can drop the sugar - its not needed.You can mix dried and fresh yeast directly into the flour. For fresh yeast just rub it in - handfull of flour from the bowl and rub hem together.You need the salt, but no more than 1.8% of the total flour weight.What you'll get is simple bread.You'll get a better bread... |
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