tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3307274632868379132.post8192126330756031599..comments2024-03-15T00:05:49.492+11:00Comments on flowerpress: cultureflowerpresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00512097103022836377noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3307274632868379132.post-24539702128405046262011-01-17T22:46:46.468+11:002011-01-17T22:46:46.468+11:00i'm another kate (in sydney) and i make sourdo...i'm another kate (in sydney) and i make sourdough. as you are making your starter, don't be scared to pour a bit off into the compost each day when you feed it. pour some out, then add flour and warm water, and give it a stir. that way it will be sour but not too sour! the bread-making itself is easy as the dough is so robust. i use half my "mother" each time (which is about a cup and a half) and add lots of strong flour, a little sugar and warm water. i stir it with a wooden spoon until it is kind of coming together then add salt - this is like magic as it all goes smooth. then a big knead and shape it and then put it onto a terracotta plant saucer lined with parchment. then i slash the top and leave it for a few hours to a 8 - 10 hours depending on how well it's rising. i don't knock it back, but then cook it in a moderate to hot oven until it sounds cooked when i knock on the base. sometimes i turn it over and leave it in the over for a few minutes. yummy!lyrebirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01367252601419103240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3307274632868379132.post-10200679802135483362010-12-10T10:10:10.330+11:002010-12-10T10:10:10.330+11:00the bright blue and white look great together. and...the bright blue and white look great together. and yes re starting crazy things at the last, busy minute. . . i got the idea in my head yesterday to print one of my sons drawings onto a t-shirt for my hubby for christmas, just not sure where to start {but won't let that stop me}!! <br />:)belinda marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141948181116751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3307274632868379132.post-16822484108679821582010-12-09T15:58:00.269+11:002010-12-09T15:58:00.269+11:00The teatowels look beautiful. I'll follow your...The teatowels look beautiful. I'll follow your sourdough with interest because I tried a few years ago and could never get it to work.<br /><br />As for last minute making, I picked up lots of apricots at NSG today ($6/kg!) and jars from Chef and the Cook in Camperdown to make apricot jam for presents. Possibly madness with a newborn, but at least I'm not leaving it til Christmas Eve this year.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629947745671139083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3307274632868379132.post-42768785901566985422010-12-09T13:37:05.509+11:002010-12-09T13:37:05.509+11:00Your tea towels look beautiful, I just love the pr...Your tea towels look beautiful, I just love the prints!mel @ loved handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11089482748571082995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3307274632868379132.post-82184088657844239062010-12-09T13:19:50.018+11:002010-12-09T13:19:50.018+11:00Oh, Susie, this blue is just gorgeous! Ansolutely ...Oh, Susie, this blue is just gorgeous! Ansolutely stunning. you clever thing. J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3307274632868379132.post-20044281725422170172010-12-09T12:46:38.033+11:002010-12-09T12:46:38.033+11:00I have just fed my starter so I can have sourdough...I have just fed my starter so I can have sourdough in the morning - so yummy and so worth the time!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474507635893417550noreply@blogger.com