Mouldy ol dough

[Brengirl]

I realize that there are other threads I could have used but they were all engrossed with a current topic.

I make our own bread. Usually with great success but with the odd hiccup. Our favourite seems to be ciabatta. Keeps for ages. I want to know if others always use strong flour and what happens if you use plain. Italian and french flours are finer than ours so how do you get a 'finer flour'

[SarzWix]

Yup, I always use strong flour. You could use plain flour, but, it has a lower gluten content, so you wouldn't get the same elasticity in the dough and it would probably end up being stodgy and/or 'cakey'.
I don't know what you mean by a 'finer' flour? I think that '00' flour works ok for bread though.

[Two_Sheds]

could someone please tell Mr Sheds that it isn't pronounced See-A-Batter?

I love it, but refuse to make any more until he gets it right

[Nicos]

I love it, but refuse to make any more until he gets it right

Buy some fish and chips- and make some ciabatta bread with a lovely topping on it.
The one he gets right he can eat!!!

..that'd certainly stick in his mind!!!!

..and here are some battered chips ( chips-a -batter)

http://www.simplotfoodservice.com.au...oduct_Page.jpg

....or would that just confuse him more???....to come to think about it - I think I've just confused myself!!!!!

[Brengirl]

How did you do that? I often want to illustrate my post but not sure how to get the url of the image.

[SarzWix]

Right click on the image, and then choose 'Properties'. The image URL is there, you just highlight the text, 'copy' it and 'paste' it into your post.

[Brengirl]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:o...1722932b2f.jpg


Well I never did

[Nicos]

Now you see Sarz- I can't seem to do that!!!...I'm sure my computer is weired ( or it's me!!)

I google a word ( battered chips)and search using images.
Then single click on the image to enlarge it.
Then copy the hhtp bit in the box
Then paste it ...

here...
http://www.simplotfoodservice.com.au...oduct_Page.jpg


et voila!!

But I wish I could put the actual piccie in

[Brengirl]

Quite agree Nicos. Doesn't have the same impact does it.

[HotStuff]

But I wish I could put the actual piccie in

Wot, like this you mean?

[Nicos]

...how on earth did you do that?????

[HotStuff]

Get the URL, like Sarz said, but then rather than pasting it into your message click on the "Insert Image" icon. It's the little yellow square with what looks like a mountain on it. A box will open up and you paste the URL into that.

Oh, you can't do it from "Quick Reply" you need to go Advanced.

[Nicos]

try again.....

[Nicos]

OMG!!!!!!

thankyou....I've FINALLY understood!!!


come on brengirl- if I can do it you can!!!!

[WrexTheDragon]

Stick with strong four for your bread. Without using raising agents, the bread can turn out heavy.

Saying that I do make soda farls with plain flour, buttermilk and bicarb.