Homemade bread in one hour

[lcertuche]

Actually the homemade version of baking powder is much healthier because it doesn't contain metals in it. I used to use this but cream of tartar was so expensive. I will check out your bulk prices. Thank you for your comment.

I believe this recipe does have a yeasty taste, but we happen to like it. I've heard that fast risen dough does increase the problems that some people have with gluten. I often have sourdough starter in the refrigerator and I have mixed up huge bowls of dough (slow rise) in the refrigerator, using it everyday or so. What ever method of homemade bread it is surely cheaper, and healthier than store bought.

 

[baymule]

@Britesea thanks for the link! Spices are mostly imported, so they are on my stock up list. I always keep plenty of the ones I use a lot of, but I am going to double down on spice stock up! Thanks for the baking powder recipe too!

 

[lcertuche]

I keep meaning on growing more herbs, I just haven't got started since moving. I'll probably just make a tiered garden with different size flower pots. I did this several years ago and it sat in front of the house by the door. It was really convient. Of course tender plants like basil have to be replanted. I did have a rosemary plant and garlic chives, that lived about 3 years before I forgot to water it.

 

[Britesea]

That's always my problem with potted plants- they lose water so quickly. I think I'm going to try this idea http://www.globalbuckets.org/

 

[lcertuche]

I've thought about using this reservoir idea myself. I think it would be good for forgetful people like myself. I think you could raise a good salad garden like this too. I would be a lot more likely to get a crop from this when the weather is too hot. On my concrete driveway next to the house I could see a release of heat during the night for fall or winter gardening. Maybe plop a wall of water on it to keep a steady supply. Here in Arkansas greens do pretty well until a hard freeze anyway. Well anyway its an idea. You got my thinking cap going.

 

[MoonShadows]

I just watered my seedling tomatoes (3 varieties), peppers, egg plants, lettuce (2 varieties), cucumbers, turnips, spinach, basil and parsley for the 3rd time today. I have to keep a close eye on them every day. The greenhouse got up to 130 degrees today before I remembered to open the doors. If I forget to open the doors or water, they'll be goners.

I made a great waterer for seedlings. I took a 1 liter tonic water bottle, heated a sewing needle, and punched about 1 dozen holes in the cap. I can water these little guys (and gals) without knocking them over.

The temps are supposed to start dropping this weekend, so I'll have to put a heater in the greenhouse. I am hoping for another crop in November/December.

Fresh produce in the late Fall! Wahoo! I've never had this.

 

[NH Homesteader]

That's exactly what my husband came up with for a waterer, it was awesome. Someday we will have a greenhouse... For now we just spent most of our afternoon tearing up plants that were gone (and feeding them to the pigs) and covering the ones that need more time. Frost forecasted for tomorrow night!

 

[lcertuche]

Here are a few more ideas on homemade bread in an hour. Cornbread, biscuits, muffins, pancakes, dumplings and popovers (for you with lots of laying hens). These are all quick to stir up and take very little work.

 

[Mini Horses]

Just marked this site. Nice directions, great ideas & wonderful for those of us who only need/want a few plants with less work. I can do this & also HATE weeding. Do plan a large area of 3 sisters plantings for own use and feed for animals as they dry. Corn, beans, pumpkins/squash.

Moon, that greenhouse just needs a solar/temp controlled window But, sounds like you will have winter veggies! I'm wondering why you put the tiny holes in the cap -- I would put them in the bottom and just open the cap to fill. Would that work?

I buy water in bottles that are heavier, stronger lids, then drill a hole for the chicken nipple to make a waterer for the birds. When I have a broody hen, couple roos, etc., this works well & can be serviced from outside pen.

I know this is a "bread thread" BUT -- this popped up!!!

 

[lcertuche]

Good info no matter.