Killer_Tree

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[–] Killer_Tree 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The chunk I remove from the jar in step 1 is usually almost the size of a golf ball, and I mix it with 500g flour, 2 tsp sea salt, and ~1.5 to 1.75 cups of water (use about half the water while mixing, then slowly add more until it hits a moist but sticky consistency. If it gets slimy that's too much, but you can still cook with it.

Kneed it however works best for you, cover it and let it sit for a few hours (or in my case overnight), kneed it again, and after another few hours it should be bubbly and happy and ready to bake.

As for the rest of the colony in the jar - room temperature is fine for feeding it. As long as you give it a few hours to eat the fresh flour/water, it'll be happy. Once it gets bubbly and expands, you can put it in the fridge and it should be fine for a week or three.

Once again, when you are ready for the next loaf, you pull it out of the fridge, let it get to room temp for an hour or 3, take about half of it for the loaf and repeat.

The important thing to remember is to maintain a routine if you can. It's a living colony, and even if it doesn't seem super enthusiastic at first, as you keep going then the yeast cells that survive will be the ones to multiply and eventually the whole colony will be made of a culture literally bred for your care style.

[–] Killer_Tree 9 points 1 week ago

I don't know about others, but when I get home it's, "Do we have any plans or obligations for the rest of the day?" If no, the pants come off until I'm forced to leave again.

[–] Killer_Tree 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I've been making a loaf every week +/- since March of 2020 with the wild start I cultivated. I don't understand the idea of discarding part of the colony. I have maintained the same colony in a little 12oz jar this entire time.

  1. Pull out ~half of the colony and use it to make bread.
  2. Add 4 Tbsp flour and 2 Tbsp water into the jar, mix.
  3. Let it sit for a few hours (Or don't)
  4. Put the jar in the fridge until you are ready to make a new loaf.
  5. If you feel like it, or you skipped step 3, pull the jar out of the fridge and let it sit out for a few hours.
  6. Go to step 1.

That's it. So simple, no waste.

[–] Killer_Tree 18 points 1 month ago

You are a superstar, much appreciated!

[–] Killer_Tree 18 points 1 month ago

Thank you for the nuance. Bad data and hyperbole doesn't help what I agreed is a serious issue.

[–] Killer_Tree 3 points 1 month ago

I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but for a good read from a Villain perspective try A Practical Guide to Evil

https://practicalguidetoevil.wordpress.com/summary/

[–] Killer_Tree 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Seconded for Connect - I started using it after the API induced exodus and haven't looked back since. I have no idea how it compares to other apps, but I have no complaints!

[–] Killer_Tree 3 points 2 months ago

Cops? Probably not. The FBI and/or some other intelligence department? Probably.

[–] Killer_Tree 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Walkabout is the only thing I use my Quest 3 for, and I love it. I play every week with my friends around the country and it's a perfect venue to socialize and have a blast mini-golfing. I joke that I have a $3 a month golf membership because I buy every new course that comes out (Usually ~1 a month) and it's easily worth it. If you like the Labyrinth vibes you should try Meowwolf, easily my favorite.

[–] Killer_Tree 5 points 2 months ago

Simple_Satisfactions

[–] Killer_Tree 23 points 3 months ago

TheDude, you are an amazing human being and your efforts enrich many lives, thank you!

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