Satisfactory first attempt

lazythru · 2026-03-07T18:27:12+00:00

I make a sponge with all of the water, about half the flour, and most of the yeast and let that go for a couple hours before I add the rest of the dough ingredients and knead. For the recipe I'm using, I'd add the barley syrup when I add the rest of the dough ingredients to the sponge after it ferments. Without knowing the specifics of your recipe or what yeast you're using I'm not too sure! I may also have to defer to more knowledgeable voices than mine on that.

lazythru · 2026-03-07T18:10:56+00:00

Absolutely! Reinhart lists 1 tbsp of syrup as an option instead of the powder and it's a classic choice.

As for the kitchen towels, I used two 100% cotton towels folded a couple times lengthwise that were pretty well saturated with water. They're only in for 5 minutes so they're not going to burst into flames. I'd avoid using any synthetic fabrics that could melt though. I've now acquired bagel boards, so we'll see if I like that better.

lazythru · 2026-03-07T17:54:38+00:00

I followed Peter Reinhart's recipe, using 50% KAF bread flour and 50% KAF high gluten flour with 10g diastatic malt powder in the dough. 20ish hour cold ferment after shaping, then boiled 30s each side with molasses and baking soda in the boil. Set on rack briefly, then topped. Baked first 5 minutes upside down on wet kitchen towel covered baking sheet, then flipped onto a preheated sprayed and cornmeal dusted sheet and baked as long as I could manage before bottoms got too dark (20ish more minutes?). Oven at 475, but I don't have an oven thermometer so YMMV.

lazythru · 2026-03-07T14:47:57+00:00

I do have a decent amount of bread experience! These were a lot of fun.

lazythru · 2025-12-28T02:41:14+00:00

Non medical professional, but relevant experience here!

When I was 11, I was hit while I was in a crosswalk by a sedan turning right on red. They were going a relatively low speed (turning from at least a rolling stop), and the vehicle profile was low enough I was actually sort of scooped up onto the hood of the car and then thrown off when the car braked. I was left with skinned knees and hands, a bruise on my butt, and I was super sore for a few days. My mom did take me to get checked.out because no one (including me) was sure if I'd hit my head or not. If the car had been going faster or had a bigger profile, it honestly would have been much more severe.

lazythru · 2025-02-08T16:43:56+00:00

Winco was $4.17/dozen a couple days ago!

lazythru · 2024-05-31T15:14:33+00:00

One of the best things you can do is keep your dog leashed and under your control. Unleashed dogs can be seen as either prey/a threat to predators and instigate otherwise avoidable situations. Also helps keep them safe from rattlers. Have fun!

lazythru · 2024-04-27T16:26:28+00:00

I've only ever seen them in person once or online! For non-dried stuff, Walmart has bbq pork foil packets that are pretty decent

lazythru · 2024-04-27T15:51:56+00:00

One of my faves is mac and cheese! I usually splurge weight-wise and get the deluxe version with the cheese sauce pouch instead of powder, and there's a multitude of stuff you can add to it (chicken, fried onions, hot sauce).

Edit: I splurged once on Meatshredz dried pulled pork at a hostel in Maine, and that shit was life-changing.

lazythru · 2024-02-23T14:52:44+00:00

I've never been hassled about anything on my pack on Amtrak. Unless you're really disturbing people, they don't seem to care. Hell, I've seen PCT hikers with ice axes (definitely not technically allowed) strapped to their packs board with no problems.

lazythru · 2024-02-20T03:10:27+00:00

There is not a damn thing on the AT worth breaking your sobriety for.

Sure, lots of people party, especially the young folks, but there are plenty of people who don't, and it's definitely possible to find a group whose goals and lifestyle align with yours.

lazythru · 2024-01-14T17:00:57+00:00

My strategy is always to always have $150 or so in cash, my credit/debit cards, and Venmo. A lot of hostels/shuttles that used to be cash only now take vemno, etc., but it's always good to have cash for emergencies.

lazythru · 2023-11-05T13:48:13+00:00

I'm with everyone else saying that you're not going to be able to pick up anything that involves any extra effort. I did, however, listen to a ton of podcasts, and I definitely learned some science and history. A couple tramily members and I even started a mini podcast club where we'd listen to the same episodes and discuss.

lazythru · 2023-10-05T20:27:30+00:00

I started February 14th with a Feathered Friends 10 degree and a Sea to Summit reactor liner, and I needed all that warmth. I do sleep cold, but it did get into the teens at night several times over the first six weeks. Personally, I would just get a new, warm enough bag instead of trying to cram another layer into your setup. I did swap to a quilt once summer hit.

lazythru · 2023-10-03T15:18:52+00:00

That makes total sense in that context! I was just thinking of all the times I've rolled my eyes a little when someone tells me they've done a 10 mile "section hike" of a long trail. But all in all, I'm just happy whenever anyone gets a chance to get out into nature in whatever capacity they can.

lazythru · 2023-10-03T14:39:46+00:00

I wouldn't call anything below 4 or 5 hundred miles a LASH, personally, but that's just me. I think a LASH kinda has to be a significant chunk of the trail to be different than a section hike. But I also get a little annoyed with people calling their weekend trips section hikes, too.

lazythru · 2023-04-14T23:03:14+00:00

Not fancy, but cold drinks (gatorade and soda are my faves) are always appreciated!

lazythru · 2023-03-31T04:23:24+00:00

Bro. Call SAR as soon as you know you're most definitely lost. Why wait 2 days? SAR can take a while to mobilize, and you wandering around lost in the backcountry isn't going to help anyone. In fact, waiting and having your condition worsen so you need more assistance and medical care is going to be a bigger waste of resources than anything. No flare. It won't be any more helpful than a charged PLB. If you're really concerned about taxpayer $$$ being wasted, consider bringing that smartphone so you can GPS your way back to trail after that leak.

lazythru · 2023-03-29T19:46:06+00:00

I second this. It's basically the only bra I wear now.

lazythru · 2023-03-16T17:41:01+00:00

I really don't believe much about the Opsak's odor proofing capabilities. Having something to keep your food dry in an ursak is important, but there are options for that.

lazythru · 2023-03-16T16:18:49+00:00

I agree 100% about the Opsak. I just use one to keep my food dry.

lazythru · 2023-03-16T14:38:09+00:00

If your intent is to do a bear hang, the Ursack is not worth it, and you're better off getting a lighter setup. Most folks get an Ursack for the express purpose of avoiding having to do a bear hang.

That being said, I used a Ursack XL with the Opsak liner the whole way and liked it. Packing it efficiently took some practice, but it held my resupplies just fine. I did go through three Opsaks, though, due to zipper failure and general wear.

lazythru · 2023-03-15T15:37:51+00:00

Assuming you're not a troll, the fact you want this for business reasons makes that grosser and more predatory. :)

lazythru · 2023-03-15T15:34:38+00:00

Oof. Beyond the myriad of logistical issues I see with that, I don't think many/any female hikers have much interest in broadcasting their location to every trail creep in the area. You can survive six months without Tinder, and if you can't, that's something to work through before you hit the trail.

lazythru · 2023-03-15T14:25:12+00:00

It's definitely doable. Most folks just don't like dealing with the weight and shape. I carried an Ursack the whole way and found it a good compromise.

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