Club Breadmakers

[Happy Mama]

LKVM:

Happy Mama hows ur loaf??

My loaf turned out ok, but not as fluffy and pretty looking as last night's. Not pretty because the skin looks curdy and the raisins seem to be on top and all around the sides, so raisins ended up burnt. :x I would rather it was not properly distributed than to have burnt raisins.

[jtoh]

b2b3m4:

ksi:

One loaf I cut 9-10 pieces but the size is not equal, smaller on the sides of course. Is that enough for your family? You may hv to quick bake 2 loaves if your family consume bread big time.

BAke 2 loaves like so ley chey leh..... if can get 10 pieces, that will be just nice. Hmmm... shld i go GAB today?

buy buy buy!

[jtoh]

peterch:

jtoh:

[quote=\"peterch\"]
If u r using instant yeast, u do not need to put in freezer or fridge. Unless it is fresh yeast. If u bought the instant yeast for quite sometime or its near to expired date, please add about 10-20% of recipe quote.

Oh ok. But the manual says active dry yeast should be placed in fridge. Active dry yeast is instant right?

Hi,

Active dry yeast is different from instant yeast. FYI, most bakeries use instant yeast nowadays as it is simpler and more stable to use.[/quote]I see. thanks.

[Happy Mama]

peterch:

ksi:

Is peterch a daddy baking expert? So we actually have a breadpapa here?

paise lah, :oops: not expert. Happened to study and work about baking

Wow I'm impressed, peterch! :celebrate: :celebrate:

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peterch:

ksi:

Is peterch a daddy baking expert? So we actually have a breadpapa here?

paise lah, :oops: not expert. Happened to study and work about baking

fantastic!

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peterch:

BTW, I had just finished reading this thread and :? this thread 'expanded' so fast


So KSI, finally you bought mini Z? And the rest too? hehehe.... thinking getting one later then

I think most of us bought the Z with one getting the Severin. Are you planning on getting a Z too? Or do you work for Z?

[peterch]

Happy Mama:

Hi peterch, thanks for your feedback and information. By the way, I didn't know I need to soak the raisins. I don't recall seeing it in the recipe. :!: As a gauge, how long must we soak the raisins? Thanks

Hi,

Hehehe, maybe I never use any recipe Joke...joke.....
I saw that you use sun maid raisins and it is one of the best. But anyway raisins are dried grapes and when it got contact with water, dried food tends to absorb water from surrounding. So that why we need to soak it in water

If you use hot water, you could soak it for a while and drain to remove excessive water but if you use cold water, it might take a few hours. I cannot really tell the exact timing but when you find the raisin soft enough (not to soft either) then it is ok to be use. If u find the raisins are torn apart by the mixer blade, then it was soaked for too long.

For all bread recipe, try to change milk powder with whipping cream milk and take out some water as the whipping cream contains water. You might find your bread would have better texture and more delicious

[peterch]

jtoh:

peterch:

BTW, I had just finished reading this thread and :? this thread 'expanded' so fast


So KSI, finally you bought mini Z? And the rest too? hehehe.... thinking getting one later then

I think most of us bought the Z with one getting the Severin. Are you planning on getting a Z too? Or do you work for Z?

Planning to get the Z too. Any lobang for best price? Hahaha not working for Z lah So could join you all 'breadmaking party'
:celebrate:

[Happy Mama]

Ok :thankyou: peterch

[jtoh]

peterch:

Happy Mama:

Hi peterch, thanks for your feedback and information. By the way, I didn't know I need to soak the raisins. I don't recall seeing it in the recipe. :!: As a gauge, how long must we soak the raisins? Thanks

Hi,

Hehehe, maybe I never use any recipe Joke...joke.....
I saw that you use sun maid raisins and it is one of the best. But anyway raisins are dried grapes and when it got contact with water, dried food tends to absorb water from surrounding. So that why we need to soak it in water

If you use hot water, you could soak it for a while and drain to remove excessive water but if you use cold water, it might take a few hours. I cannot really tell the exact timing but when you find the raisin soft enough (not to soft either) then it is ok to be use. If u find the raisins are torn apart by the mixer blade, then it was soaked for too long.

For all bread recipe, try to change milk powder with whipping cream milk and take out some water as the whipping cream contains water. You might find your bread would have better texture and more delicious

Thanks for the tips. I may just try the whipping cream.