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Eating and Drinking => Cooking, Storing and Preserving => Topic started by: mumofstig on January 10, 2009, 10:54

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: mumofstig on January 10, 2009, 10:54

Anybody got any tips............

Cos it's not very warm indoors the dough doesn't seem to want to rise as usual. With the old oven i could open door and leave on v low &put dough near but new oven's got a fan so that don't work :(

Don't really want to put heating up high everytime i want to make bread  :cry:

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: Moosey on January 10, 2009, 11:20

Have you got an airing cupboard?  My gran always uses hers  :D  

Other than that not really sure,  hopefully someone else will be more helpful :!:

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: mumofstig on January 10, 2009, 11:26

sadly no airing cupboard either :(

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: Aidy on January 10, 2009, 11:27

This is easy, buy a breadmaker  :roll: The only problem I have is which type of bread to make.

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 10, 2009, 13:56

I set my oven very low so it runs at about 30 C.  Proves a treat  :D

I have a bread maker too but often make other shapes of bread.

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: Parsnip on January 10, 2009, 14:03

Yep, I've put mine in the oven too..And mine is fan assisted...I put it on very low for a abut 10 minutes then turned it off. Cling film over the dough so as to not dry it and it worked just fine.

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: mumofstig on January 10, 2009, 14:15

Thanks will try warming oven then turning off....

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: Trillium on January 10, 2009, 19:05

Goodie, looks like I too am a member of the warm oven club cause that's how I do mine. No where else is warm enough or draft free.

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: Faz on January 11, 2009, 16:48

I just stuck mine on top of the toaster this afternoon, and occasionally popped it on for a few seconds. Seemed to do the trick, but don't forget to turn it off or the teatowel will catch fire :)

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: mumofstig on January 11, 2009, 16:56

One way of cooking the bread :lol:  :lol:

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: Oscar Too on January 12, 2009, 15:10

Oven on 150 degrees for 5 minutes, turn off, put the bread in to rise.  Works perfectly, no worries about dropping it on the way back from the airing cupboard, and you can set your kitchen timer to remind you.

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: sunshineband on January 23, 2009, 21:37

Actually the dough will prove even when cold, as long as it is not freezing -- it just takes a long time so you have to start the day before.

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: Poolfield2 on January 23, 2009, 23:34

Sourdough tastes better done over a 24 hour period but you do have to be around to knead it.

Title: bread making in cold weather
Post by: Stripey_cat on January 26, 2009, 18:44

Cover the top of the bowl with clingfilm or a sheet of clear plastic, and stick it in a sunny windowsill - no good on a cloudy day, but fine if it's like today.  Or try it on top of an old-fashioned TV or monitor (or your PC case if it runs hot).  As a last resort, wait to bake bread until you're cooking something else that warms up the kitchen!  (Actually, I seriously try to do this: even if I have to run the oven for a bit longer to do everything, it makes sense to only have to heat it up once.)

Title: Re: bread making in cold weather
Post by: chrissie B on January 31, 2009, 09:51

you can prove your dough by giving it 15 second burst in the microwave then letting it stand for 10 mins then zap it again .
chrissie b :)

Title: Re: bread making in cold weather
Post by: mumofstig on January 31, 2009, 10:00

never heard of that before...................have to give it a go :)

Title: Re: bread making in cold weather
Post by: sunshineband on January 31, 2009, 18:36

Have never heard of this, but I shall give it a go -- thanks Chrissie. Has any one tried making a 'Grant' loaf that doesn't need any kneading and proves in 30 mins? Apparently the dough is kind of runny.

Title: Re: bread making in cold weather
Post by: chrissie B on February 01, 2009, 12:31

dont forget its only short bursts and not too hot of the yeast will die , it does work i tryed it .
good luck
chrissie b

Title: Re: bread making in cold weather
Post by: millymolymandy on February 05, 2009, 20:09

I just cover mine with a carrier bag or a big freezer bag and leave it to take it's time, it will rise overnight in the fridge, :wacko: I tried it one just because I didn't belive it and was shocked that it did.

Title: Re: bread making in cold weather
Post by: sunshineband on February 07, 2009, 18:16

Found a good spot today - ontop of the cover of our tropical fish tank! Don't tell my OH!!

Title: Re: bread making in cold weather
Post by: Poolfield2 on February 07, 2009, 20:39

Loaves and fishes, where have I heard about those before ;)

Title: Re: bread making in cold weather
Post by: sunshineband on February 08, 2009, 22:18

Biblical connection I'd not spotted -- I must admit the rolls were pretty hug hmmm ? :unsure:

Title: Re: bread making in cold weather
Post by: Poolfield2 on February 08, 2009, 22:29

Quote from: sunshineband on February 08, 2009, 22:18

Biblical connection I'd not spotted -- I must admit the rolls were pretty hug hmmm ? :unsure:

;)