Comments on: Baking Day – Part 1 http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Fri, 25 May 2012 11:07:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Joy@Frugal Menu Mamas http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213523 Joy@Frugal Menu Mamas Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:32:00 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213523 Well, you inspired me and though I'm a day late I will be baking today. I plan to try to rolls you mentioned plus a few other things. My list is at: www.frugalmenumamas.com Well, you inspired me and though I’m a day late I will be baking today. I plan to try to rolls you mentioned plus a few other things. My list is at:
http://www.frugalmenumamas.com

]]> By: Candace http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213522 Candace Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:06:55 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213522 If you are having trouble getting your dough to rise - try the microwave. First, I put a coffee mug or a Pyrex glass measuring cup full of water into the microwave and heat until boiling - that warms up the microwave nicely. Next, I put the dough into a greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with cooking spray on the underside. Put the bowl into the microwave - you can leave the hot water in the corner of it too. It makes the microwave moist - like a bakery proofer. Close the microwave - but not all the way. You want the light bulb to stay on to keep it warm inside. I have found if I put a towel over the door and almost shut it, the door does not swing open. I have had great success with dough rising this way! Candace www.frugalindy.com If you are having trouble getting your dough to rise – try the microwave.

First, I put a coffee mug or a Pyrex glass measuring cup full of water into the microwave and heat until boiling – that warms up the microwave nicely.

Next, I put the dough into a greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with cooking spray on the underside.

Put the bowl into the microwave – you can leave the hot water in the corner of it too. It makes the microwave moist – like a bakery proofer.

Close the microwave – but not all the way. You want the light bulb to stay on to keep it warm inside. I have found if I put a towel over the door and almost shut it, the door does not swing open.

I have had great success with dough rising this way!

Candace

http://www.frugalindy.com

]]> By: Johnny http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213521 Johnny Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:23:21 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213521 Louise, First of all I would only put my bread in the oven with the light on, at least that's what I have to do here in Indiana. Also, I have had trouble with the towel, so another alternative to the towel is plastic wrap. At the camp where I work we always use plastic wrap plus we also have oil in the pans and on top of the bread. Spray oil works great! Louise,
First of all I would only put my bread in the oven with the light on, at least that’s what I have to do here in Indiana. Also, I have had trouble with the towel, so another alternative to the towel is plastic wrap. At the camp where I work we always use plastic wrap plus we also have oil in the pans and on top of the bread. Spray oil works great!

]]> By: Amy http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213520 Amy Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:49:55 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213520 Thanks for linking the recipe for the "super power muffins." I work full time, but I LOVE to bake, and we had one banana left, so I knew I had to try them when I got home tonight. We had them for dessert and they were a big hit! I will probably use less peanut butter next time, though, and more applesauce. Thanks for linking the recipe for the “super power muffins.” I work full time, but I LOVE to bake, and we had one banana left, so I knew I had to try them when I got home tonight. We had them for dessert and they were a big hit! I will probably use less peanut butter next time, though, and more applesauce.

]]> By: Stephanie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213519 Stephanie Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:23:06 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213519 Your 4-year-old has a very sweet smile...and such lovely curls! Only a few more days/weeks and your new little baby will arrive! Congrats - I'm so happy for you. Your 4-year-old has a very sweet smile…and such lovely curls!

Only a few more days/weeks and your new little baby will arrive! Congrats – I’m so happy for you.

]]> By: Amy - Cutting Coupons in KC http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213518 Amy - Cutting Coupons in KC Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:05:26 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213518 We are having a muffin baking day today! I love to have these in the freezer for homemade snacks and breakfast. We are having a muffin baking day today! I love to have these in the freezer for homemade snacks and breakfast.

]]> By: Louise http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213517 Louise Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:29:34 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213517 Okay all, I am trying not to cry! I followed the advice about the second rising of the dough. I heated to oven to 150 degrees (the lowest it would allow for). The first rise of the dough was great and I had a damp cloth over the bowl. Now, when it came to letting the 16 portions rise in the oven with a damp towel well that went well too. Until I took the towel off.....some of the dough stuck to the towel and the risen rolls......fell. Please, please advise. Louise ************************** Money Saving Mom here: I didn't let mine rise in the oven. The kitchen was already warm from baking so I just stuck them up on top of the refrigerator for 40 minutes or so. You could try oiling the tops before sticking a towel on or using a really light tea towel. Usually it won't stick if you do either of those things. Okay all, I am trying not to cry! I followed the advice about the second rising of the dough. I heated to oven to 150 degrees (the lowest it would allow for). The first rise of the dough was great and I had a damp cloth over the bowl. Now, when it came to letting the 16 portions rise in the oven with a damp towel well that went well too. Until I took the towel off…..some of the dough stuck to the towel and the risen rolls……fell. Please, please advise.

Louise

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Money Saving Mom here: I didn’t let mine rise in the oven. The kitchen was already warm from baking so I just stuck them up on top of the refrigerator for 40 minutes or so.

You could try oiling the tops before sticking a towel on or using a really light tea towel. Usually it won’t stick if you do either of those things.

]]> By: Julie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213516 Julie Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:10:26 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213516 Those Super Power Muffins sounds delicious! I am having a major protein aversion during my pregnancy but know that I should be getting plenty, especially now that I'm in my 5th month. So I think I'll make these tonight and add some soy protein powder, too. I can't have chocolate (NO caffeine whatsoever) during the pregnancy due to a heart tachychardia so maybe I'll substitute some raisins for the chips. Those Super Power Muffins sounds delicious! I am having a major protein aversion during my pregnancy but know that I should be getting plenty, especially now that I’m in my 5th month. So I think I’ll make these tonight and add some soy protein powder, too. I can’t have chocolate (NO caffeine whatsoever) during the pregnancy due to a heart tachychardia so maybe I’ll substitute some raisins for the chips.

]]> By: Marion http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213515 Marion Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:54:48 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213515 I baked/cooked today. I made: 2 pans of King Ranch Chicken casseroles, 2 lasagnas, 2 banana bread loaves, 4 spinach quiches, sweet potato puree for baby food, green bean puree for baby food, pea puree for baby food and carrots puree for baby food. Your muffins look so yummy if I can mustard up any more energy I think I might makes so of those after dinner tonight!! I baked/cooked today.
I made:
2 pans of King Ranch Chicken casseroles, 2 lasagnas, 2 banana bread loaves, 4 spinach quiches, sweet potato puree for baby food, green bean puree for baby food, pea puree for baby food and carrots puree for baby food.

Your muffins look so yummy if I can mustard up any more energy I think I might makes so of those after dinner tonight!!

]]> By: Vanderbilt Wife http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213514 Vanderbilt Wife Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:04:32 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213514 Good gracious. At 38 weeks pregnant, all I was doing was laying around moaning! I did work half days still, but I would think having two toddlers would equal at least that in tired-ness! Good gracious. At 38 weeks pregnant, all I was doing was laying around moaning! I did work half days still, but I would think having two toddlers would equal at least that in tired-ness!

]]> By: TJ http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213513 TJ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:12:04 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213513 Whoops, I just saw the ones you posted in your stash post. Any others? Whoops, I just saw the ones you posted in your stash post. Any others?

]]> By: TJ http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213512 TJ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:10:51 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213512 I have been saving all of these. I will desparately need an after the babies come stash of baked goods and dinners. Do you have any recipes to share of dinners or casseroles you've prepared for when the baby comes? Luckily at my church the ladies will help with some trays, but from what I'm hearing, with twins, it will be a long time before I have my evenings free to cook. I have been saving all of these. I will desparately need an after the babies come stash of baked goods and dinners. Do you have any recipes to share of dinners or casseroles you’ve prepared for when the baby comes?

Luckily at my church the ladies will help with some trays, but from what I’m hearing, with twins, it will be a long time before I have my evenings free to cook.

]]> By: Julie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213511 Julie Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:26:48 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213511 Has anyone one used regular flour in place of bread flour? Bread flour is so much more expensive because I can't buy it in bulk. I was wondering if it comes out the same! ********************** Money Saving Mom here: I've never used bread flour in my life, that I can remember. I always just use regular flour in its place and it works just fine for me. :) Has anyone one used regular flour in place of bread flour? Bread flour is so much more expensive because I can’t buy it in bulk. I was wondering if it comes out the same!

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Money Saving Mom here: I’ve never used bread flour in my life, that I can remember. I always just use regular flour in its place and it works just fine for me. :)

]]> By: Laura http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213510 Laura Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:21:30 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213510 This is how I freeze yeast bread before baking, which I got from a King Arthur Flour bread baking class. After the first rise, shape into a loaf and place in a greased baking pan. Put the entire pan in a plastic bag in the freezer for 24 hours. Then take out the loaf, wrap in plastic wrap and foil and put back in the freezer.Then when you want to make it,thaw and let rise and bake as directed. An easy way to have fresh bread whenever you want. This is how I freeze yeast bread before baking, which I got from a King Arthur Flour bread baking class. After the first rise, shape into a loaf and place in a greased baking pan. Put the entire pan in a plastic bag in the freezer for 24 hours. Then take out the loaf, wrap in plastic wrap and foil and put back in the freezer.Then when you want to make it,thaw and let rise and bake as directed. An easy way to have fresh bread whenever you want.

]]> By: Stephanie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213509 Stephanie Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:14:34 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213509 Louise - I find that if I put rising dough in the oven on warm with a glass dish filled with water on the bottom rack. This seems to help everything go right and control the environment. Louise – I find that if I put rising dough in the oven on warm with a glass dish filled with water on the bottom rack. This seems to help everything go right and control the environment.

]]> By: Jenn http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213508 Jenn Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:03:54 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213508 This is day #2 for me baking friendship bread. It mulitplies so fast!!! I love it though and can make so many different recipes from it. Also, my cousin is getting married in 2 weeks so all these loaves will provide for needs there. I'm on loaf #11/12 out of 16!!! I'm not going to count up how many starter bags I have in my freezer now! But, that gives me something to pull out and make almost anything out of...bread, cake, brownies, pancakes, waffles, biscuits...the possibilities are almost endless! :) This is day #2 for me baking friendship bread. It mulitplies so fast!!! I love it though and can make so many different recipes from it. Also, my cousin is getting married in 2 weeks so all these loaves will provide for needs there. I’m on loaf #11/12 out of 16!!! I’m not going to count up how many starter bags I have in my freezer now! But, that gives me something to pull out and make almost anything out of…bread, cake, brownies, pancakes, waffles, biscuits…the possibilities are almost endless! :)

]]> By: Julie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213507 Julie Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:36:10 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213507 Crystal, you've inspired me today. I had some bananas sitting on my counter getting very brown, so I made your banana bread and it is in the oven with ten minutes left to go! I'm also going to try your whole wheat rolls. Thank you for sharing with us! Crystal, you’ve inspired me today. I had some bananas sitting on my counter getting very brown, so I made your banana bread and it is in the oven with ten minutes left to go! I’m also going to try your whole wheat rolls. Thank you for sharing with us!

]]> By: Rebecca http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213506 Rebecca Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:32:32 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213506 This sounds like so much fun. I would love to bake some of those french bread rolls - yummy, yum! This sounds like so much fun. I would love to bake some of those french bread rolls – yummy, yum!

]]> By: Amy http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213505 Amy Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:20:50 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213505 I had already planned a Baking Day for today as well. I am on Spring Break and wanted to get ahead on some of our favorite things. I planned to do your recipe of whole-wheat waffles, pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, and the sweet potato bake you posted a few months ago. I'm posting my pictures on my blog. Thanks for all of the yummy recipes you always post. We love them! I had already planned a Baking Day for today as well. I am on Spring Break and wanted to get ahead on some of our favorite things. I planned to do your recipe of whole-wheat waffles, pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, and the sweet potato bake you posted a few months ago. I’m posting my pictures on my blog. Thanks for all of the yummy recipes you always post. We love them!

]]> By: Kristin http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-213504 Kristin Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:51:33 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/04/baking-day-part-1.html#comment-213504 Oooh - I think we'll make those Super Power Muffins. Our boys will love them! Question on that recipe - it calls for 1 cup of unpacked brown sugar. How much would that be packed? Oooh – I think we’ll make those Super Power Muffins. Our boys will love them! Question on that recipe – it calls for 1 cup of unpacked brown sugar. How much would that be packed?

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