tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post1986684227745090686..comments2023-11-03T03:13:42.515-07:00Comments on Fresh Fixins: Days Off with Storms and BakingKaren Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05892103639142471595noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-41962272511251458132009-05-15T11:01:00.000-07:002009-05-15T11:01:00.000-07:00You can just send those split-side loves of bread ...You can just send those split-side loves of bread right on over to me....I certainly won't complain!!! YUMMMMM!<br /><br />You certainly were productive on your four days off. You've inspired me to cram as much as I can into my next two...:)Big Hair Envyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601542247789997344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-50743687720406353412009-05-14T14:43:00.000-07:002009-05-14T14:43:00.000-07:00Everything looks great out there on your "farm"!
...Everything looks great out there on your "farm"!<br /><br />My brother uses the same Bosch machine as you and makes fantastic bread. I was going to say that with French Bread you have to make the slashes across the top or the steam has nowhere to escape--maybe that is what is happening with your loaves?<br /><br />When making the bread maybe try rolling the dough into an approximate rectangle, then rolling it up cinnamon roll style from one long side. Pinch the edge all along the log and make sure the seam is along the bottom when you put it in the pan. Just my 2 cents!Grandma Tillie's Bakeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04347610921670487366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-25026715792179988642009-05-14T11:52:00.000-07:002009-05-14T11:52:00.000-07:00I love working in the dirt. I love baking from scr...I love working in the dirt. I love baking from scratch. I'd love to be your neighbor. (I have no idea why bread splits!)Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135015779221971740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-6471415228156091492009-05-14T09:54:00.000-07:002009-05-14T09:54:00.000-07:00Your bread looks yummy. My spring fever has led m...Your bread looks yummy. My spring fever has led me outside. We finally have our garden planted and I am working on cleaning up the pool and getting it ready for the kids. I hope you post a picture of that rocking chair when you get it finished!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-55020770350842195402009-05-14T07:55:00.000-07:002009-05-14T07:55:00.000-07:00I'm glad that I'm not the only one who kills roses...I'm glad that I'm not the only one who kills roses. If a seasoned gardener like yourself can't grow them, I most certainly can't.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037928148778848386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-75042375587067068772009-05-14T07:49:00.000-07:002009-05-14T07:49:00.000-07:00I wanna go hang out in your carport and look at yo...I wanna go hang out in your carport and look at your yard... maybe rock in that rocker eatin' some of that bread!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-67542906209062584652009-05-13T20:50:00.000-07:002009-05-13T20:50:00.000-07:00I can almost smell that bread. I have had wheat on...I can almost smell that bread. I have had wheat on the counter for two weeks, waiting for motivation to grind it and make bread. <br /><br />You have an outdoor dining table? I am so jealous. I LOVE the rocker.<br /><br />Spring fever is leading me to the rhubarb patch, planting the flowers--I still have many to plant--and to the lawn swings, visiting with friends.Lynne's Somewhat Invented Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07873588229846303640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-84168125919889405172009-05-13T13:53:00.000-07:002009-05-13T13:53:00.000-07:00Hi there,
The split you are seeing is known in th...Hi there, <br />The split you are seeing is known in the baking world as a 'blowout'. It comes from the steam escaping the bread at the weakest point. This is why you need to be careful about how you shape your loaves, and be very sure to put the seam on the bottom. <br />Also, be sure your pans are the proper size so the bread can rise and expand. <br />If you have other bread questions, just drop us a line! <br /><br />MaryJane @ King Arthur FlourBakershttp://www.kingarthurflour.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-2457693468630371102009-05-13T13:37:00.000-07:002009-05-13T13:37:00.000-07:00I could almost smell the bread! Very yummy! Your g...I could almost smell the bread! Very yummy! Your garden is going to be exciting. I love what you said about the happy accident! That is so sweet!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-85412508400060755302009-05-12T14:41:00.000-07:002009-05-12T14:41:00.000-07:00I love the old rocker! and the garden with all the...I love the old rocker! and the garden with all the sprouts! I am still waiting for mine to come out!<br /><br />I'm not sure if i like the black background better... I was tired of just all green, lol. I don't quite know what to do with my blog. Only a few people read, but since you are one of them, what do you think? :) keep the black, or try something new?Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989052503004169932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-33162052564024133862009-05-12T14:08:00.000-07:002009-05-12T14:08:00.000-07:00WOW I am impressed! YOu make your own flour and b...WOW I am impressed! YOu make your own flour and bread!!! That is amazing.<br />I shove all the ingredients in the breadmaker and switch it on! I CHEAT.Chris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599144462630400401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-36136756848781247312009-05-12T06:49:00.000-07:002009-05-12T06:49:00.000-07:00When I first read your plea for help, I was thinki...When I first read your plea for help, I was thinking salt related, but seeing your pictures, it's a different type of split than I was picturing. Salt does inhibit some yeast activity, and when some people watching sodium lessen their amount of salt, the yeast will overwork it'll rise fast and the tops usually cave in. Your tops are still nicely rounded. So my question would be what kind of yeast do you use?<br /><br />Your loaf does look as if it's rising fast.<br /><br />Sorry to hear of your rose woes. All our areas have their differing personalities and idiosyncrasies. It'll be interesting to see how rhubarb will do in your area ... but I don't know how cold your winters are. I think rhubarb needs to have frozen ground for a spell.<br /><br />Tho a snow dusting Saturday, we're greening up fast. My area packs it's blooming into a shorter time-frame. We helped our married son plant his garden yesterday. They're 1.45 hrs away and their season is 1-2 weeks ahead of us. Now back to my stuff.Karey Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034683057840961060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-6008892446577115842009-05-12T04:21:00.000-07:002009-05-12T04:21:00.000-07:00love the chair, I have some volunteers coming up i...love the chair, I have some volunteers coming up int he garden i think they are either squash or cucumbers but not sure which yet... got about 50 little seedlings...its always an adventure around here some just happens to get caught on camera and becomes blog fodder LOL<br />Have a wonderful week!Laura ~Peach~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06436851234824883774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-15519377584760833942009-05-11T21:58:00.000-07:002009-05-11T21:58:00.000-07:00Wow, I can't believe how busy y'all are!
We plante...Wow, I can't believe how busy y'all are!<br />We planted the veg garden and then it rained, rained, and rained some more...I'm expecting some intersting thiings to happen out there too!<br />I used to have bread turn out that way too. Some one told me it was the yeast but I never did figure out why it was happening. It tasted good but I wanted it to look 'purdy' too...;pjoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112607125596693550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-18863637361202077752009-05-11T20:18:00.000-07:002009-05-11T20:18:00.000-07:00Mmmm! I'd love to bake! Maybe this week I'll try m...Mmmm! I'd love to bake! Maybe this week I'll try me hand at something warm and yummy.Fleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412755038083750088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-27090778532514656042009-05-11T19:58:00.000-07:002009-05-11T19:58:00.000-07:00I wouldn't have a clue about what makes the bread ...I wouldn't have a clue about what makes the bread split. I don't make bread often, but when I do it's in my bread maker. I love your rocking chair!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16036374022323687122noreply@blogger.com