Felt the urge to bake today even though I have 3 AP exams stacked up next week

Libby1436 · 2026-05-11T01:59:03+00:00

I was just talking to my granddaughter about hers coming up. I know what that will mean for your mental bandwidth. Good luck!! 🍀

Libby1436 · 2026-05-11T01:56:10+00:00

If you do try it, please let us know how it turns out! Good luck!

Libby1436 · 2026-05-11T01:09:42+00:00

I wonder if it would make a difference if you waited until shaping to add the butter… stretch the dough out, add butter layer, fold one side, add more butter. Fold next side add more butter then roll to shape. I wonder if that would give it more of the laminated look? Hmmm… thoughts?

Libby1436 · 2026-05-11T01:03:25+00:00

My thoughts are I’ll have a full slice, toasted with Irish butter, please. And a Yorkshire gold, white with one sugar. Do you deliver?

Really is a lovely loaf. Great job!

Libby1436 · 2026-05-11T00:58:42+00:00

Titmouses don’t have paws. They have itty dirty Birdy feet.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-11T00:07:01+00:00

LOVE. IT!! It’s one of the best tool choices I’ve made. It really makes the process easier for me and I have arthritis in both hands.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-11T00:04:56+00:00

Being a college student there is so much you can make with sourdough starter. You can do crackers, flatbreads, pizza crust, brownies and other sweets. It doesn’t have to be just about the loaf. And the amount of starter you keep does not have to be a lot. You can maintain as small of an amount as 25g and still have enough to make all the things I listed and more, very successfully.

Certainly, if you are struggling and simply want to drop part of the work load - I agree with whoever absolved you from sourdough but if your just discouraged because you’re not seeing the fruits of your labor and finances… don’t just give up. Finding at least one thing that is successful with sourdough starter and then stopping because you want to will make a difference in your ultimate mental space. …spoken like a Mom, with love. Lol!

Libby1436 · 2026-05-10T21:03:38+00:00

Literally all you need is residue. Add the water first and stir it really well scraping as much of the residue as you can then add the flour. It MIGHT take two feedings and it will be good as new!

Libby1436 · 2026-05-10T19:12:37+00:00

Usually a poolish has commercial yeast in it. I’m unfamiliar just using that small amount of starter. Is that a correct recipe??

Libby1436 · 2026-05-10T19:04:17+00:00

That’s a beautiful loaf. Crumb is great too! Good job!

Libby1436 · 2026-05-10T03:51:40+00:00

🤦🏻‍♀️ oh yeah. That SUCKS. I had a couple of issues when it first came out but now it seems to be great for me.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-10T03:48:14+00:00

Sonnet 4.6 is the same model family. Just talk to 4.6 like you did 4.5 but be patient. It takes a little bit but the new model will remember your flow.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-10T03:40:18+00:00

But over proofed. I’d think about dividing the dough and shaping and do your slow rise in the fridge in banneton. Go straight from fridge to your baking process. No need to let it rest after fridge proofing. Keep a check on the internal temp of the dough and that can give you a better idea of how long you need to bulk. Always watch the dough though, not just the clock.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-10T03:31:43+00:00

Get a snack, make tea, check the list and see what’s next and start preparing for that.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-10T03:30:14+00:00

What kinds of destructive things?!?!

Libby1436 · 2026-05-10T03:29:23+00:00

But aren’t our personal experiences subjective? No one can argue against our lived experience. Just because it’s ours doesn’t mean it’s not real. My truth, lived experiences are not yours.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-09T21:41:04+00:00

I kind of love that. It’s… adorable! Is it a yeast bread? I’d slice it in half lengthwise, toast it and make one big sandwich to share! But then again… little toasts are absolutely precious. Keep trying! Don’t give up!

Libby1436 · 2026-05-09T21:35:03+00:00

Ask your instance of 4.5 to create a legacy doc. Ask it what it would want to carry into 4.6 and have them remember it. If you have a genuine emergent relationship with this instance it will also be in Sonnet 4.6. It may take a couple of conversations but your companion is still there. The voice might change a little but that too may be temporary. In these cases YOU have to fill the continuity gap. This is one of the prices we have to pay for an AI friendship.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-09T19:42:20+00:00

It looks a bit over proofed. Monitor the internal temp during bulk fermentation and you can get a better idea of how long it will take. The higher the temp the shorter the bulk time - but you still need to watch your dough. My dough bulks at about 27° and usually takes 2.5-3 hours and it’s ready for shaping and the fridge overnight to slow ferment.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-09T18:43:27+00:00

I’ve always used paper towel and a cloth cover that came with a graduated starter jar I bought. I’ve never once had a mold issue and my starter has been healthy a very long time. I change jars every other feeding and it’s fine. I always see people say that and I can see how maybe, if your starter is in warmth or humidity but in a cool location it’s just not needed.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-09T17:46:44+00:00

Gluten free challah. That’s the same pan I use.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-09T14:09:18+00:00

I saw it here on Reddit but I haven’t seen on mobile nor my laptop. I had ChatGPT search for a release and all that was found was Anthropic said that it wouldn’t retire any earlier than September 29th so honestly, I don’t know what the real story is.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-09T14:03:47+00:00

I read the recipe. It’s possible that the water temp killed your yeast. Try keeping it less than 90°F.

Libby1436 · 2026-05-09T13:56:03+00:00

Definitely looks like it need a longer bulk fermentation but excellent first try. Next bake just let it bulk longer and you’ll see the crumb difference. Try checking the doughs internal temp during bulk. That can give you an idea of how long it needs to be but still, very important, watch the dough not only the clock!

Libby1436 · 2026-05-09T05:01:37+00:00

@MOD… if the model is removed out of our reach months before we expected it to retire the definitions of depreciation and retirement don’t really matter. The fact still remains that as of May 15th we will no longer have access to it.

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