MY eye are getting old. I'm a amature at bread making didn't see any water tempature on bag. Any recomrndiations?
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I like cold and slow - usually do room temp water and overnight in the fridge - for best structure and flavor (IMNSHO). Much faster response with 105 degrees F water. Say an hour or three on the counter. YMMV.
1695556
Depends on your recipe. The bread I make-no knead bread-calls for room temperature water. It works great with this yeast.
1695557
I use it with whatever temp my recipe calls for, or just very warm, but not scalding hot. I think my mom said test it like a baby bottle by dropping some on the wrist. It's great yeast.
2055463
I bake bread regularly, so I do go through it, but I have had it sit for a few months with no ill effects. I had a bag that said 2015 as a best used by date. You could always put it in the freezer or an airtight container.
71559
Maybe the quality in production has gone down. Over the years the quality of mine is still like new(taken good care of it), almost bought another one recently. I love my bag. The price and temp. rating, but I've also read mixed reviews. Don't forget a sleeping pad! It will make a huge difference in your comfort and keep you warmer. I think many of the bad reviews may have forgotten this and blame the bag. You loose body heat to the cold ground. I hope this helps!!
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What an interesting idea! I have not done that, but I have used it to check temperature of the water in proofing yeast. I've also do not start the temp display until the thermometer is inserted in the meat. (Faster that way). I think I'll bake some bread this weekend to see how it performs. My tried-and-true method on yeast breads is the light-touch-on-top for rolls and tapping on crusty French bread while listening for a hollow sound.
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I think you should send it back. First of all, I bought it for $20 less. It is in a tube, not a jar and I returned mine because it made my eyes swell up.
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I am sure that you can put the bags in boiling water to heat food because I have done it. I would assume that the answer for you is yes, as when you add the water it will be 100 c or 212 F and getting cooler not hotter than the boiling water that I boiled my bags in. I put my bags in boiling water and left them to heat and no melt. So I say give it a shot. Check the bag box. The bags that I buy Foodsaver Brand are made to stay together in boiling water, I don't know about "bargain" brands.
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If your loaves don't rise properly it's likely that the temperature is too cool. I heat my water to about 110º, then I start the bread maker on the bake cycle for 2-3 minutes to slightly warm everything before I start my selected program cycle. I also remove the loaf after the last punch down to remove the paddle, shape the loaf so that it's uniform throughout the pan and then punch the loaf down so that it's level across the top. My loaves turn out looking almost like store bread. Making a sponge (a common bread baking technique) before starting the loaf ensures that your yeast is fully activated. If your loaves don't rise properly it's likely that the temperature is too cool. I heat my water to about 110º, then I start the bread maker on the bake cycle for 2-3 minutes to slightly warm everything before I start my selected program cycle. I also remove the loaf after the last punch down to remove the paddle, shape the loaf so that it's uniform throughout the pan and then punch the loaf down so that it's level across the top. My loaves turn out looking almost like store bread. Making a sponge (a common bread baking technique) before starting the loaf ensures that your yeast is fully... » Read More If your loaves don't rise properly it's likely that the temperature is too cool. I heat my water to about 110º, then I start the bread maker on the bake cycle for 2-3 minutes to slightly warm everything before I start my selected program cycle. I also remove the loaf after the last punch down to remove the paddle, shape the loaf so that it's uniform throughout the pan and then punch the loaf down so that it's level across the top. My loaves turn out looking almost like store bread. Making a sponge (a common bread baking technique) before starting the loaf ensures that your yeast is fully activated. « Show Less
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I have a bread slicing guide I use with a serrated bread knife. I've also noted that the loaves slice more easily when they have been stored a few hours in a plastic bag after it has cooled. It seems to soften the top crust a little so the knife won't just make it crumble. I also use the "soft" setting even if the recipe calls for regular or firm. The loaves seem to cut better and hold together better.
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Based on my quick test, this bag is only water resistant. I put my hand in one of the pockets and poured water over the bag. After a while the water seemed to seep through, although my hand never got wet I did feel moisture.
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i add yeast to bread machine then warm water.add salt last. hopes this helps. ted
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Keep lid open during the first few minutes of operation to check that the dough has the correct amount of moisture. It should be tacky but not overly wet. The bread maker also does better with 1.5lb loaves, rather than the full size 2lb recipes. Use at least 1/2 fresh bread flour.
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I sent an e-mail to Caddy Wraps with this same question and I was told you can heat the packs in hot water (and he advised to wear gloves when putting them in the face caddy because it'll be really hot). I'm going to try it (probably not *boiling* but just hot water)
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Abby I did not notice a lot of moisture in the bottom of my lunch bag. I go in to work at6:30 am, have lunch at 12.15 pm: my yogart is still cold.
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First, be sure to start with basic recipes before becoming adventurous:) Then the order of ingredients and exact amounts are extremely important, no matter which bread machine you use. After all that, if you are still having trouble and you have a cave in then there is probably too much moisture. Try reducing the water by 1/8 cup. Also, leaving the loaf in the pan after it is done can result in silly shapes. Heavier flour can also cause craters.
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Forget the bag! Sorry...better off getting a nice crisp skin on the potato re the oven at 400 degrees, and a nice fluffy potato interior. What a waste of money with the bag, I know, I bought one.
1623700
I haven't had any moisture build up with these bags. Very good bags. I use them for 1.5 lb loaves and 2.0 lb loaves and no problem.
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I used it tonight, seam side down, cooking large filets of blackfish. I added minimal liquid, just a few TBS. of EVOO and lemon juice, sat the fish on a bed of some cut up tomatoes, they exude liquid too. The seam must be the problem, I didn't expect any liquid to leave the bag. Next time, I would use it SEAM SIDE UP....I would suggest the same for you.