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runnyeyes May 2020 10:04pm, 11 May 2020 1,667 posts	0 runnyeyes First ever bread bake. 50% strong wholemeal/ 50% strong white Turned out fine 😀 (But I do find it a bit of faff..mix/rest/knead/ rest/kneed/ rest/ shape/rest ..BAKE )
Derby Tup May 2020 10:06pm, 11 May 2020 41,581 posts	0 Derby Tup They look great Some really amazing looking baked goods produced today
Lizzie W May 2020 10:54pm, 11 May 2020 23,045 posts	0 Lizzie W My starter isn't bubbling today, but it was a cold day.
sallykate May 2020 7:54am, 12 May 2020 6,377 posts	0 sallykate Try putting it in a coolbag with a hot water bottle if you think it needs a bit of warmth? (Not entirely my idea, a book I have says "great results have been obtained with a hot water bottle and a duvet.")
Oranj May 2020 8:56am, 12 May 2020 1,982 posts	0 Oranj It's a struggle if you've got a cold house. My starter is also reluctant to 'ferment' as my house is cold, even in the summer, around 15–16°C when most recipes refer to 'room temperature' as 20°C or more. In the past to bake a normal loaf I've warmed my oven up slightly and then switched it off to use it as a 'proving draw'. I keep my sourdough starter in the airing cupboard now. I've made two loaves from it so far, both of which have lacked much rise. Getting some good practice in though.
Oranj May 2020 8:56am, 12 May 2020 1,983 posts	0 Oranj drawer
Lizzie W May 2020 9:59am, 12 May 2020 23,047 posts	0 Lizzie W Thanks
Wriggling Snake May 2020 11:29am, 12 May 2020 26,627 posts	0 Wriggling Snake Oranj, my starter looked a bit less than active, read a bit more, and I am feeding it more regularly, seems to have perked up now, so will go for it. I too have he house at around 16/17, anything much above that is a bit of a waste when I have jumpers :-). I need to build an airing cupboard.
HellsBells May 2020 12:28pm, 12 May 2020 26,742 posts	0 HellsBells Lunch sorted
Wriggling Snake May 2020 12:38pm, 12 May 2020 26,632 posts	0 Wriggling Snake Dorset Knobs?

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Can't find one, so I thought I would start one, to share ideas, results and recipes....and the all-important pictures.

Recipes we like: cakes

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Recipes we like: bread

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Recipes we like: savoury snacks

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Recipes we like: biscuits

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