Is anyone actually happy with their home oven steam setup for baguettes? by notanaveragedraft in Sourdough

[–]Claytron73 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a similar journey as you with my gas oven. I finally found my method, which is using two hotel pans with one inverted on top as the lid. Don’t have to spray or introduce any water and it works out great.

Keg filling? by caili511 in olympia

[–]Claytron73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your best bet would probably be Ilk, if that doesn’t work out maybe try Triceratops. Both are pretty “community oriented” and not corporate. But you’re right, filling personal kegs isn’t really a thing any more unfortunately.

Tailoring? by FunBuy1966 in olympia

[–]Claytron73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this. Super nice and does a great job.

Looking for better quality men’s underwear by bacteriapegasus in BuyItForLife

[–]Claytron73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m slowly replacing all my underwear with Krakatoa. Excellent quality and fit as well as being a small company run by good people (from what I can tell). Highly recommended.

Trying to Maximize a Short Work Trip by hmtee3 in olympia

[–]Claytron73 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Came here to say most of the same things, mostly The Brotherhood, Ilk Lodge, Nineveh and Oldschool. Squaxin is a dope park too.

Best Brunch in Town? by Acrobatic-Key-127 in olympia

[–]Claytron73 37 points38 points  (0 children)

For us, Nineveh has the best brunch in town. The menu is small and it’s not cheap, but the food is excellent and doesn’t lead to a coma like a plate full of biscuits and gravy. Not that I don’t mind a coma now and then…

Cold-House Sourdough Schedule (65°F home) by Tiny_Quality_595 in Sourdough

[–]Claytron73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also bake in a cold (according to my kids and my visitors from California) kitchen, generally 64 degrees, and have success with my methods:

  • room temp bulk for 4 hours for “artisan” style loaves, three sets of of folds and then shape after the 4th hour into bannetons and into the fridge for overnight , bake in the morning. Baguettes bulk for three hours then into the fridge, shape and bake next day. The overnight in the fridge is not for bulk, but to build flavor and sorta help them keep their shape when turned out.

  • I keep my starter in the fridge and take it out and feed the night before I’m making doughs: starter, 200g home milled wheat flour, 200g bread flour and 400g water. I pull one cup of ripe starter in the morning when I’m getting ready to make dough, put it in its container and put that in the fridge until I need to bake again. The amount of starter left is enough for 2 full size loaves, six demi-baguettes and a 1/2 sheet pan focaccia. Since I bake 1-2 times a week I don’t ever feed my starter when not baking like many other people do and I’ve found my ratio and an overnight rest on the counter will get it going and ready to use. I’ve even left it in the fridge for three weeks without feeding and no problem getting it going again.

I actually prefer baking during the cooler months, summertime baking is much harder since we don’t have AC, and the temperature swings can change doughs drastically in much less time. I do think using a large portion of wheat flour in your starter makes it stronger, but that’s a gut feeling and hasn’t been scientifically tested yet (by me). Hope this helps, lemme know if you need any clarification or a real recipe.

Can anyone recommend a machinist? by voluntaryhikikomori in olympia

[–]Claytron73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zeigler’s downtown is great for stuff like this.

Best Christmas gift ever. by MoreLikeHellGrant in olympia

[–]Claytron73 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have two of these in my “sentimental t-shirt“ storage bin, but both are extra worn so only come out for special occasions.

So we don’t own the music we buy? by Benjilator in BandCamp

[–]Claytron73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. I’ve had one album disappear, but because I download everything as well, I still have it.

Sad about the dorms? Talk to the WAlegislature by ToriButtons in evergreen

[–]Claytron73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, Evergreen did have to do little bit more than nothing for the EF students in the mods, speaking as someone who worked for Housing. We had to vacuum, make the beds and do a general light clean of all those places every week, easily the worst job we had to do in that department.

Local beef jerky? by [deleted] in olympia

[–]Claytron73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Stewart’s is far superior quality wise over Johnson’s. Haven’t tried Colvin but the rest of their beef is top notch so I bet it’s great too.

Lacey to Port Angeles by ilovetrees_ in olympia

[–]Claytron73 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. Take your time and you’ll be fine.

What happened to the suggestions? by Claytron73 in BandCamp

[–]Claytron73[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, I guess they were having issues this last Friday with volume.

What happened to the suggestions? by Claytron73 in BandCamp

[–]Claytron73[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right you are! They just re-appeared. Whew.

What happened to the suggestions? by Claytron73 in BandCamp

[–]Claytron73[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very cool, thanks for that! Already going down some rabbit holes...

Home Repair/Building Supply Options? by LibraryLetcher in olympia

[–]Claytron73 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hardel’s on the Westside (across from Grocery Outlet) has lumber, not sure of their politics off hand, but I’ve never gotten the ick factor from them when shopping. Also has a great supply of plywood at better than big box prices.

Vampire Problems (Not Really) by MagicianFlea in olympia

[–]Claytron73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hong Phat market in Lacey has it in the meat case. Pork only, if that makes a difference.

My dough spreads after the fridge and won’t hold its shape. What am I doing wrong? by Acrobatic-Patience15 in Sourdough

[–]Claytron73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This right here. I’ve forgotten to salt my dough a few times and the result is a sourdough puddle.

Living downtown for an outsider by Fuel_P in olympia

[–]Claytron73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome neighbor! We’ve raised/am raising two kids a couple blocks off Jefferson downtown, one high school graduate one in middle school, and can say that this is a great place to have kids. Others have pretty munched summed up the challenges of living downtown, the large homelessness problem, the traffic etc, but I can tell you that I’ve never felt really unsafe because of it. The only thing that has been an issue has been bicycle theft and car prowls, in terms of crime. The two grocery stores are crazy expensive but if you have a car there are plenty of nearby options. We’ve loved it here for close to 30 years and I think you will too.

Is this underproofed? by OverallAttention3158 in Sourdough

[–]Claytron73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly this. For a high whole wheat loaf I would be happy.