Chaotic Coffee Klatch (tea also available)

[Strixaluco]

That bread I leave to the professionals

Rye bread isn't too difficult apparently, I've just never made the effort.

Just learned to bake ordinary wheat rolls well a few years back, when it was already clear I'd only make them for my family and friends, not myself. There's this touch you got to learn to make good ones. Not too tough dough, as my mom always did.

 

[Strixaluco]

That’s kinda what the Russian lady baked. She baked it in like a tube stoneware thing in the oven.

Did she have her own "root" instead of yeast?

 

[LittleSwitchy]

Did she have her own "root" instead of yeast?

I never got the recipe. Probably ancient family recipe

 

[Strixaluco]

I never got the recipe. Probably ancient family recipe

Probably one of those done by how it feels, not measured or timed.

Hmmm... Makes me think... Would I have energy to make a batch of rolls for Him tomorrow? Haven't done any for at least a couple of years. I'm tired and I have errands tomorrow, but I know he's had a tough week.

 

[LittleSwitchy]

Probably one of those done by how it feels, not measured or timed.

Hmmm... Makes me think... Would I have energy to make a batch of rolls for Him tomorrow? Haven't done any for at least a couple of years. I'm tired and I have errands tomorrow, but I know he's had a tough week.

Omg. That is my Aunt. You ask for a recipe and get
It’s a pinch of salt. A little pepper.

 

[Strixaluco]

Omg. That is my Aunt. You ask for a recipe and get
It’s a pinch of salt. A little pepper.

That's why I asked my MIL to teach me. Hand in hand.

A pinch of salt is easy, btw. It's literally that, how much you get by pinching from a bowl.

 

[Deadbed1968]

That’s not proof of much … couple ex’s could do that but it didn’t translate into sexual satisfaction

I use my tongue with great effect to make up for my *ahem* “shortcomings”

 

[LittleSwitchy]

That's why I asked my MIL to teach me. Hand in hand.

A pinch of salt is easy, btw. It's literally that, how much you get by pinching from a bowl.

Ok but you’re pinch and my pinch are totally different.

 

[Strixaluco]

Ok but you’re pinch and my pinch are totally different.

It's not exact science anyway. Your taste and my taste are different, too. And the ingredients vary.

 

[LittleSwitchy]

It's not exact science anyway. Your taste and my taste are different, too. And the ingredients vary.

I figure a recipe is a guide. Try it once by the book. After that you tweak it to what tastes good to you.

 

[Deadbed1968]

I figure a recipe is a guide. Try it once by the book. After that you tweak it to what tastes good to you.

I did this. The milk bread recipe in Joy of Cooking is a great starting point

 

[Strixaluco]

I figure a recipe is a guide. Try it once by the book. After that you tweak it to what tastes good to you.

When you baking with yeast it's usually best to learn how the dough feels in your hands. As the quality (especially moisture content) of the flour varies and that affects the result considerably. Even the same brand will vary depending on year and how it's been stored.

 

[drobert44]

How is Strix? Asleep, I hope.

 

[drobert44]

I kissed your ass yesterday dammit

Beat me to her fine ass, Nebs.

 

[crazychemgirl]

Same, but then I don't end up using them. There's a bread maker and Ninja Foodi in the basement now. Now the Ninja Air Fryer Oven? I use that all the time.

I LOVE my air fryer … making chicken wings and fries tonight in mine

 

[Strixaluco]

How is Strix? Asleep, I hope.

I only wish... But I got a few things done. Don't have to arrange stuff tomorrow before grabbing the vacuum cleaner. Also bag ready for errands. Might try to do some trimming still tonight.

But right now a cup tea and some sandwiches. And they melatonin. Meaning I'll be wanting to duck under covers in an hour. Earlier than last night.

 

[Lmizzler]

Wow! Chaos is flying today!
Carry on good people, carry on!

No joke. Tough to keep up.

 

[Lmizzler]

My day on here started with discussion of pastries and donuts. Here we are 9 hours later still talking about bread and carbs and everything delicious! I’m going to have to get to a bakery quick!

 

[OrdinaryPerson]

 yes joke. Tough to keep up.

I didnt know you had that problem.

My day on here started with discussion of pastries and donuts. Here we are 9 hours later still talking about bread and carbs and everything delicious! I’m going to have to get to a bakery quick!

This might be the sexiest thing youve ever posted.

 

[LupineOne]

This might be the sexiest thing youve ever posted.

It is pretty damn sexy isn’t it?

 

[OrdinaryPerson]

It is pretty damn sexy isn’t it?

I might love food porn more than real porn

 

[OrdinaryPerson]

Ok i have thawed out boneless chicken breasts in the fridge. What should i make for dinner? I was thinking either Japanese curry or Indian tikka masala. Both store bought sauces. Im thinking if I can find some trader joes garlic nann, ill do the tikka masala and Japanese curry if i cant find any nann. Leave it up to fate?

 

[LupineOne]

Ok i have thawed out boneless chicken breasts in the fridge. What should i make for dinner? I was thinking either Japanese curry or Indian tikka masala. Both store bought sauces. Im thinking if I can find some trader joes garlic nann, I’ll do the tikka masala and Japanese curry if i cant find any nann. Leave it up to fate?

Both sound like good options, so why not?

 

[SnowboardPeople]

Ok i have thawed out boneless chicken breasts in the fridge. What should i make for dinner? I was thinking either Japanese curry or Indian tikka masala. Both store bought sauces. Im thinking if I can find some trader joes garlic nann, ill do the tikka masala and Japanese curry if i cant find any nann. Leave it up to fate?

https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/italian-chicken/

 

[LittleSwitchy]

https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/italian-chicken/

I was thinking something similar. Breaded chicken with angel hair pasta and spaghetti sauce with mozzarella cheese on top.