To help pass the time

[DeanSamson]

Hello everyone,

I myself received the dreaded NHS text yesterday tho didn't really class my self a extremely vulnerable. So.... Now I have 12 weeks at home oh the joys.

In my normal life I'm a manager of a multi award winning sourdough bread bakery which I will be going back to eventually. But....... I'm going to use this time perfect my bread making even further. Over the years people on here have helped me with advice so Im offering to help others bake there own bread at home with guidance and support over the Internet, email, WhatsApp etc completely free. If your amateur, professional or never touched a grain of flour before in your life I'm offering free bread mentoring at all levels whether it's sourdough or yeasted bread it's all going to alot healthier for your mind and gut than the soft white you grab from the local supermarket PLUS its also fills in time. Making bread is a great way to pass the time and gives you focus you never know you might even enjoy it. 😁😁. You don't need a big fancy mixer or tons of ingredients to start just the basics. If anyone is interested please let me know. These next 12 weeks are not going to be fun but why not use the time to learn a new skill. If we get a good response with can create a group where people can share there photos skills and more. Hopefully new baking buddy's will be made.

Stay safe everyone. Happy baking

[Badbessie]

I think you may have a few sign up. After the panic buying of flour there are a number of people very stuck on what to do next. One individual brought 10kgs of flour but forgot yeast. I suggested sourdough as flour as wild yeast in it anyway. It just takes time. I have a jar bubbling now.

[DeanSamson in reply to Badbessie]

That's great I have some 35 year old starter ready to be used it's the same age as me. 😅. The possibilities are endless haha.

[skischool]

A small crumb of comfort if you will excuse my pun.

[DeanSamson in reply to skischool]

Excellent pun indeed. 🤣🤣

[knitter]

I would love to make some bread.....but all the flour has been sold out .

I even tried amazon and eBay ...£ 25 plus postage 1 kilo bag whole meal. Even the independent firms like Dove sold out. The irony is we have a big flour mill in our town .

I can see why rationing was still in operation when I was a child.

My daughter in London can’t get any either .

[DeanSamson in reply to knitter]

That's horrible and to think probably half the people won't even use it. Shame on them.

[Meerykat]

What a great idea. I would love to make bread - assuming I can get the ingredients. Maybe you could let me know what to buy please?

[DeanSamson in reply to Meerykat]

No problem. This all depends on which bread you would like to make. To make a standard white loaf all you need it strong flour, salt, yeast and water. And your good to go.

[sassy59]

Sounds great DS. When I get flour I’ll let you know....lol.

Thank you for the offer though, much appreciated. Xxxx

[DeanSamson in reply to sassy59]

Absolutely no problem at all. 👍👍

[peege]

If I can find flour & yeast I'll be in

Thank you for your kind gesture

[DeanSamson in reply to peege]

Many thanks and good luck

[moogle]

We have our usual amount of flour. Since warm fresh baked bread just vanishes! I plan to make simple scones if/when required.

[DeanSamson in reply to moogle]

It never lasts long does it. I have just made a quick banana bread.