Baking ~ Foodies Wanted

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

OK, so, when I sprinkled the yeast package on top was I NOT supposed to stir it in? Also, as I was kneading it, it felt super tough. I only kneaded it for about a minute. I have it in the laundry room rising in a bowl under a kitchen towel.

Not to worry...it sounds like you didn't let the yeast foam and grow long enough before you started stirring in flour. That's okay...it just means that it will take longer for your yeast to manage with all the flour it now has.

Give it time and see if your yeast was up to the job.

If you want to head to bed and it's not done, put some oiled plastic wrap directly on top of the dough and put it in the fridge. Yeast will still grow in the fridge, but much more slowly since it prefers warmth.

Baking bread is one of those "feel" things, and easier to learn standing in the same kitchen with someone.

Maybe I'll ask my son to help me make a video for YouTube