[pagbati]

Malted Spelt Loaf. Bags of flavour with this 20% spelt grain/ 20% malted wheat loaf. I forgot that spelt grain requires up to 25% less water, so it resulted in an overly-hydrated dough, making it difficult to work with and score. Photo No 2 shows the dough trying to break out in places of its own accord, which can happen when you don’t score properly. I’ve certainly had worse so not a big issue and the high hydration did make it a very light loaf for 40% wholegrain.

 

[pagbati]

Lunch. That malted loaf went very nicely with roast chicken, hummus and some veggies.

 

[bigpearl]

LOL. You are putting me to shame pagbati, when can we move in?

Cheers, Steve.

 

[pagbati]

Pumpkin/ Kalabasa/ Squash Pie. Our neighbour keeps bringing us kalabasa every time he returns from visiting his family farm; I dare say he’s cottoned on to the fact that he always gets a large slice of pie a day or two later.

Anyhow, no need to wait for thanksgiving/ autumn when kalabasa are available all year round here. This pie’s made using our standard shortcrust pastry and home made pumpkin spice. And yes, that dollop of cream just takes it to the next level.

 

[josephwaggoner9]

wow they look fantastic.
yes oven would be great. It’s something I’ve mentioned to my other half as she only cooker via a 2 gas hob style cooker.

would you go gas or electric? I think gas tends to keep cakes and such more moist.

Hi NewfieDrool!
"Gas ovens do tend to keep things a bit more moist, while electric ovens provide more even heat distribution—so it depends on what you bake most! Either way, having an oven opens up so many more cooking possibilities. For gluten-free baking tips and recipes."

 

[ketch1973]

This is one of those foods that our American friends often have trouble getting their head around. Known by a variety of names i.e., Black Pudding/ Blood Sausage / Blutwurst; very common in Europe and certainly in UK. It’s a standard part of a breakfast fry up in Ireland and Scotland. Don’t knock it till you’re tried it guys!

are you making black pudding and square sausage Pagbati?

 

[bigpearl]

Sadly I have not seen Pagbati around for a year or more and I do miss his input and culinary skills on this site. Hope he is well.

Cheers, Steve.