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Lightman Started conversation Feb 18, 2004
A great article.
As somone who makes hot cross buns and breads etc, I find that using Live yeast is prefable to the dried types. It is avalable from Supermarkets that bake on the premisis, ( not the ones who import frozen mixures to bake, so the smell whafts around the store) I just ask at the bakery section. using 15 grams per pound mixture.
I find that a good way to prepaire the tim, is to spread a little fat of choice, and then sprinkle with flour, shake the tim to remove excess particles.
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frenchbean Posted Feb 18, 2004
Hi Lightman
Yes, I agree about the yeast. But for most people who only make bread occasionally, having the dried stuff in the cupboard is really useful. I actually use Fermipan, which is brilliant, despite being dried!
Good tip about tins. I do that for new tins that haven't yet got black and burnt inside...
F/b
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Mag Ratte Posted Jul 13, 2005
Bijou problemette - there are no supermarkets, within less than an hour by bus which make their own bread. Does anyone know of any helpful craft bakeries in S London?
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andrewuk77 Posted Aug 3, 2005
lots of stuff here about yeast http://www.bakingmad.com/hints_tips.cfm
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