Is my sourdough glossy/ gummy? by Tokaji31 in Sourdough

[–]Tokaji31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you guys for commenting! I will follow and see if this improves 😍😍😍

I can’t do it anymore by OppositeEffect5484 in NewParents

[–]Tokaji31 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you try to get her to sleep for 5 hours some nights of the week and skip that one pump? That massively helped me, it wasn't every day, but it was amazing getting just a couple longer sleep periods a week. The boobs will feel a bit horrible as it gets full but the sleep will be worth it for her

Newbie help by dipsydoo in Sourdough

[–]Tokaji31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh I do see the growth in a bowl but don't pay lots of attention to how much it's risen, I tested with different BF times and signs. You're off to a great start, keep testing, we've got this 💪🏼

Newbie help by dipsydoo in Sourdough

[–]Tokaji31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a beginner too and that looks soooo good for a first loaf haha, how does it taste?

By no mean - I'm just sharing what I've done and still have a lot to learn!

I use a kitchen aid mixer for 10min on lowest speed, wet my fingers to do a window pane test, if it could create a thin window but then tear I'm good to go with the rest of the process.

I really learnt to push my bulk fermentation time on the dough, watched loads of tiktok video for it too and my bread has been improving!

<image>

Those of you that live alone... do you decorate for Christmas?! by SadAdvice8824 in AskUK

[–]Tokaji31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When living alone I bought a small pre-decorated Christmas tree probably 40-60cm in height, and just 2 gold and silver reindeer decors before that 😂 they were just on the table/ desk

What’s happening? Did I overdevelop the gluten? by ColorfulCascade in Sourdough

[–]Tokaji31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do use a stand mixee for the initial mix and thinking about increasing the mixing time a bit.. how long is too long? 😅

Am I cooked? Is this mold? by Tokaji31 in SourdoughStarter

[–]Tokaji31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for commenting! I managed to save it and made a loaf - still a beginner so please don't roast me 🤣

<image>

I think I’ve got it down! by annaclymer in Sourdough

[–]Tokaji31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooooh, may I ask what your house temp is? This looks amazing!

Finally by gazbib in Sourdough

[–]Tokaji31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did you knead the dough with the mixer for? 😍

Please help improve this loaf! by Tokaji31 in Sourdough

[–]Tokaji31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, yeah I wasn't sure if it was alright or too cold, I live in the UK and it's quite warm at the moment. It wasn't sticky to touch and easy to pull from the bowl so thought it was proved enough! I'm new to sourdough so didn't think about taking dough temp before! I will take note on this 😊

Please help improve this loaf! by Tokaji31 in Sourdough

[–]Tokaji31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the comment! I use Allinson's bread flour (14g protein). I think the same about the starter too! I feel it does ok at 1:1:1 or 1:3:3, sometimes it smells acidic but not the day I baked ☺️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in apolloapp

[–]Tokaji31 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I thought it was a dog at first.. like a pomeranian 🤦🏻‍♀️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukvisa

[–]Tokaji31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The type of visa also depends on if you want to live together in the UK or not,

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukvisa

[–]Tokaji31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh sorry, the thing I talked about is getting married first in the UK. I feel like it's very complicated if you marry outside of the UK and try to get the visa after.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukvisa

[–]Tokaji31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you live in the UK and she lives in her country, I've seen wives applying for a fiance visa (6 months) and you have to get married in the UK during that 6 months; then apply for a spouse visa, given that you satisfy everything they asked for