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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Mar. ~ 2005 May: Cooking Corner (ARCHIVES): Baking Questions: ARCHIVES: Archive through February 20, 2004 users admin

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Deesandy
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08-12-2003

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I mistakenly bought two bags of self rising flour. Just what is self rising flour, is there yeast in it? I cannot tell from the ingredients listed.

Can I use this like regular flour?

Eliz87
Member

07-30-2001

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm pretty sure it's all-purpose flour with baking powder mixed in with it. Just don't use baking powder along with it if you are going to bake something, and all should be fine.

Deesandy
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08-12-2003

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank you! Do you know if I can put it in a bread machine?

Jmm
Member

08-16-2002

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Deesandy, Self rising flour has the baking powder and salt already mixed in. Like Eliz said just don't add either and it will work out fine.


Eliz87
Member

07-30-2001

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, it should be fine in the bread machine.

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't know about any other uses for self-rising flour, but for God's sake don't try to make spaetzle using it. You will be sorry - it turns out waterlogged and porous.

Max
Member

08-12-2000

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just mix in a bottle or can of your favorite beer and bake. Great beer bread! :-)

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You read the back of the bag, and it didn't tell you what it already has in it and what it can be used for? I think it has baking soda, powder and salt in it, but it does not have yeast in it.


Sunrvrose
Member

08-13-2001

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't think you can use it in the bread machine. You need plain flour and yeast for bread machine. Self rising is the best in the world for biscuits, good for pancakes, etc. The things you would make using flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

Eliz87
Member

07-30-2001

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 2:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm sure I've used it in my bread machine, and it's turned out really good. It does rise more than the all-purpose flour.

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 3:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Max, do you have a recipe?

I have done stranger things with my bread machine so I will give it a shot and see what happens!

Thank you everyone!

Max
Member

08-12-2000

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 3:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
There are lots of variations, but here's the basic beer bread recipe.

3 cups self-rising flour*
3 tbsp. sugar
12 oz. beer
(melted butter or margarine, optional)

* 3 cups self rising flour is the same as:
3 cups regular flour plus
4 1/2 tsp baking powder and
1 1/2 tsp salt


Mix ingredients. Put in greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes. About halfway through, brush with melted butter (or margarine).

Twiggyish
Member

08-14-2000

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 4:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
printing out that recipe Max!
Does it matter what kind of beer?

Max
Member

08-12-2000

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 4:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Use whatever kind of beer you like. Different kinds will give the bread a different flavor. I like it best when I use a dark beer, like a Porter. :-)

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 6:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wow! That sounds good and seems easy! Thanks a bunch! You don't happen to have a recipe for cheese bread now do you?

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 7:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i put beer in my pancake mix to make sourdough pancakes.
i put beer in me, sometimes, too.

Max
Member

08-12-2000

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 10:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Here's my all-time favorite Cheese Bread recipe. This is circa 1967 in my 4-H cooking class cookbook from the University of California Agricultural Extension. :-)

Cheese Bread
(serves 8 to 12)

1 egg
1-1/2 cups milk
3-3/4 cups biscuit mix
1-1/2 teaspoons salt OR 1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 cup (1/4 pound) finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1 tablespoon poppy seed (optional)

Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
Grease the bottom of a loaf pan (about 9 by 5 by 3 inches) with oil or an unsalted fat.
Place egg and milk in a medium-sized mixing bowl and beat until blended.
Add the other ingredients. Stir to blend and beat vigorously for 1 minute.
Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with poppy seed (optional).
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the center of the loaf sprints back when touched with your finger.
Place on a rack to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
Slice and serve warm. Slices of leftover bread may be toasted.

BTW, the toast is AWESOME! :-)

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 8:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Who needs Martha when we can have Max?

Thank you Max!

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 8:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tabby girl, I knew we were related - I was raised on beer pancakes, and am in the process of helping raise somemore beer pancake afficionados. I find Budweiser makes the fluffiest pancakes, when mixed with Bisquick.

Max
Member

08-12-2000

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 10:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
:-)

Lobster
Member

04-13-2001

Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 9:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just buttin' in to add to Max's beer bread recommendations. I used to make this a lot when I was younger and was constantly baking something. I've used several different kinds of beer but the best loaf I ever made was using Guinness Extra Stout. It was awesome!!

Colordeagua
Member

10-25-2003

Friday, February 20, 2004 - 8:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Martha's in court.

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Friday, February 20, 2004 - 1:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, she is a tad busy right now. She should call Max and ask for a fill in while she is away...

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Friday, February 20, 2004 - 1:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
http://www.savemartha.com/

Max
Member

08-12-2000

Friday, February 20, 2004 - 9:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ask me anything. I'll give answers. I just don't guarantee how accurate they all will be! :-)