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Anyone up for a weekly GBBO challenge?

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evilwem · 10/10/2012 13:54

I've been wanting to have a go at the 8 strand plaited loaf since they did it in week 2(?), but never get round to it. I wondered if anyone else has been itching to have a go at anything else - we could share triumphs and disasters :) No judges proclaiming our bottoms are too soggy or anything though.

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NettoSpookerstar · 11/10/2012 16:10

I might see if I can talk DD into helping and she can knead, she does love GBBO.
We're seeing Mary and Paul at the Good Food show next Friday

OhDearSpareHeadTwo · 11/10/2012 17:57

Does it matter what the bread is as long as it's plaited ? I'm thinking about doing a brioche

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evilwem · 11/10/2012 18:04

The recipe given on the website doesn't look particularly specialised. A plaited brioche sounds lovely. Do you have a good recipe? I've never made brioche.

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wannabedomesticgoddess · 11/10/2012 18:20

Never make Lorraine Pascals brioche. It has put me off making brioche :(

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evilwem · 11/10/2012 20:18

That doesn't sound good, what was the problem?

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wannabedomesticgoddess · 11/10/2012 21:13

It was a really wet dough. Like basically liquid. Then when it was cooked it was sooo salty with a weird texture.

I followed the recipe exactly so Im pretty sure it wasnt me. I love brioche too!

bluebird68 · 13/10/2012 08:27

i'm in too. sounds fun- like being back in home economics class. I'll do sometime over next week- i think thats a good idea as we can all pick our best day. Yummy , now to find a recipe!

snozzlemaid · 13/10/2012 11:13

I've made the dough and it's currently rising. I have had help from dd (11) but she said the kneading was too hard work.
Can't wait to see and taste the final product - I've not made bread for years.

Doilooklikeatourist · 13/10/2012 12:54

Planning on making the plaited loaf tomorrow , having watched a chef explaining how to plait bread on YouTube might take some time and lots of muttering I'm allowing plenty of time .

NettoSpookerstar · 13/10/2012 14:07

Oh that's a shame snozzlemaid, because I was hoping DD would knead ours.
I wonder if I can make a plaited loaf with no knead dough I make.

snozzlemaid · 13/10/2012 14:17

It's plaited now and proving again.
The plaiting was ok - the instructions are good. It doesn't look right at first but once you get going you can see it is working.
Nearly time to get it in the oven.

snozzlemaid · 13/10/2012 16:16

Photo of the finished loaf is now on my profile. I'm not sure it'd win any prizes for its looks, but it takes lovely.
We've all had a slice while still warm with lots of butter.

wannabedomesticgoddess · 13/10/2012 16:19

That looks so good! Its made me really hungry!

snozzlemaid · 13/10/2012 16:22

Should be 'tastes' lovely not takes.

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evilwem · 13/10/2012 16:28

Brilliant snozzlemaid, well done! Good tip about it not looking right at first, not sure I would have had enough faith to keep going til it came right :).

I'm not going to be able to have a go til tomorrow, but looking forward to it!

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NettoSpookerstar · 13/10/2012 17:40

That looks brilliant.

hugoagogo · 13/10/2012 18:35

Very nice snoz I might do it tomorrow after all.

snozzlemaid · 13/10/2012 18:52

It wasn't too difficult and I'm definitely no expert. I didn't use all of the water in the recipe - it said to add 3/4 of the water and mix and then add the rest, but I didn't need anymore as it was already quite wet.

VikingVagineGhoulnamStyle · 13/10/2012 19:39

I'm up for giving it a go tomorrow if I have time. Usually DH is the one who makes bread, but I'll see if he'll let me have a go this week!

bluebird68 · 14/10/2012 09:24

i'll be making mine on friday so i can share it with others on saturday evening- unfortunately i work every saturday so it has to be that way. snozzle well done, looks lovely!

coffeeinbed · 14/10/2012 09:52

I have a sodding cold.
Will try when I actually manage to get off the sofa.

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evilwem · 14/10/2012 19:50

I haven't managed it yet either - I had to jet wash the decking this afternoon instead. I might be able to get on with it tomorrow, but if not then definitely Tuesday as I have actual free time and everything.

I hope you feel better soon coffeeinbed.

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VikingVagineGhoulnamStyle · 14/10/2012 20:58

Ended up making green tomato chutney instead because the toms were going soft. I won't have time until next weekend now.

Bumpstart · 14/10/2012 21:07

Hello everyone, I'm Sadi missed this, I baked bread last night as well!

Just tin loaves, though.

What is the verdict on the plait?

What is the next recipe? Next weekend?

Doilooklikeatourist · 14/10/2012 21:18

Well I had a go today , had the dough made and rising nicely , when SIL rang , they were going out for a spin , could they call in .
So , a cake emergency , made a Victoria sponge .

Plan was do the plait later .

Well I did the plait ( about 25 times ) badly .

I think I made the dough a bit too slack , so I just managed a basic 3 strand plait , as I have a painter / decorater coming tomorrow at 8-30 am to paint the kitchen .

No pressure then to clear all my crap wonderful treasures away .

I am determined to do this though , and will try again .