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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #75 on: January 17, 2010, 23:30 »
I've no doubt you'll all go :aarrgh: but I've bought a couple of packs of Wright's bread mix, just to start with, so I can get to know how the machine works.  I have also got some Waitrose Strong Flour (white and wholemeal) on order, and some Allinson's yeast.  Once I have the basics mastered, I shall try out some of the recipes in this thread, and some of the different flours.  I was a little surprised to discover that it doesn't appear to be any cheaper to make your own bread than it is to buy it, but that doesn't matter, as I wasn't looking to save on costs.
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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #76 on: January 17, 2010, 23:55 »
You'll notice the difference in flavour and texture straight away.  If you find your bread has a tendency to go stale quickly, here's a tip - add a small knob of butter, lard or a drop of veggie oil when you make it.
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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #77 on: January 18, 2010, 00:01 »
It says in the instructions to do that anyway, Gill.  For once, I intend to follow the book to the letter.  ;D
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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #78 on: January 18, 2010, 01:16 »
You've read the instructions before using the machine?

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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #79 on: January 18, 2010, 01:47 »
It says in the instructions to do that anyway, Gill.  For once, I intend to follow the book to the letter.  ;D

instructions, eh!
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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #80 on: January 18, 2010, 01:47 »
Simon, you are unique amongst men (but not amongst women).

he is, big girl.
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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #81 on: January 18, 2010, 08:13 »
 ;D
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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #82 on: January 18, 2010, 13:06 »
Bread mix?   :haha: :haha: :haha:

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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #83 on: January 18, 2010, 13:35 »
:shuddup:
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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #84 on: January 18, 2010, 15:03 »
No wonder it's costing you so much!   ::)

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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #85 on: January 18, 2010, 17:44 »
:splat:  :out:
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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #86 on: January 18, 2010, 17:56 »
 ;D

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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #87 on: January 20, 2010, 15:36 »
Full report on the latest order asap.

Basil Infused Oven-Roasted Tomatoes 320g
Chilli Infused Oven-Roasted Tomatoes 320g 
Garlic Infused Oven-Roasted Tomatoes 320g
Golden Pure Tomato Juice 330ml 
Green Tomato Chutney 310g
Hearty Tomato Soup 560g 
ORGANIC Pure Tomato Juice
ORGANIC Pure Tomato Sauce 
Pure Tomato Juice 330ml 

The order arrived today. First impressions:

Basil-infused oven-roasted tomatoes - super wow! An explosion of taste. (Perhaps a bit more basil?)

Garlic-infused oven-roasted tomatoes - double super wow! A bigger explosion of taste!!

Chilli-infused oven-roasted tomatoes - stunning wow! Massive sweet tomato flavour with an after-kick of chilli. Superb. Simon should love these...

Golden pure tomato juice - very full flavour, slight more sweet than the...
Organic pure tomato juice - this has a bit more bite, I prefer the red and Sue the golden.

Hearty tomato soup - I don't like soup at all, honest. I did this one though. Brilliant.
 
The tomato sauce is already at double super wow level, as are the Original oak-roasted and the Garlic Oak-roasted.
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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #88 on: January 20, 2010, 15:58 »
So, you like tomatoes?  ;D
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Re: Tried and Tested
« Reply #89 on: January 20, 2010, 16:14 »
Just a bit. :)
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