Between arthritis, a deteriorating back, and the extra clean-up and work involved in maintaining bread making (be it sourdough or with commercial yeast), it was just too many spoons.
I keep hoping my household will settle down enough that I have the inner and physical resources to get back to it though! There’s so much peace in the process.
I like it because there is no kneeding. none, first time it was a lot of reading the how to, but its so easy, out side of setting 20 min timers 4 times. I dont even devide it. Bake it whole for 45 mins.
I have an idea! I know it won’t be quite the same as what you were doing before, but there is a way to make this easier.
What I do is use an automatic bread machine with a nonstick bucket. Instead of sourdough, I make multigrain bread. I just measure and add in the ingredients, turn it on, add the seeds when prompted, then take it out when it’s done. Currently I’m making whole grain bread and experimenting with various ratios of oat/dark rye flour, flax meal, and chia seeds.
Cleaning isn’t too hard, since the bucket is nonstick. I spray some dawn powerwash, wait about a minute, then fill the bucket with hot water, and let it soak overnight. When I clan it the next day, it comes right off. I usually wash the measuring cups/spoons about that time too.
It doesn’t use a ton of energy, and is manageable with both carpal tunnel syndrome, and ADHD/depression. Plus it’s very nourishing, and gives a small boost in overall energy.
southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
Bad body lol.
Between arthritis, a deteriorating back, and the extra clean-up and work involved in maintaining bread making (be it sourdough or with commercial yeast), it was just too many spoons.
I keep hoping my household will settle down enough that I have the inner and physical resources to get back to it though! There’s so much peace in the process.
Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 month ago
Ive been making this:
www.kingarthurbaking.com/…/pan-de-cristal-recipe
I like it because there is no kneeding. none, first time it was a lot of reading the how to, but its so easy, out side of setting 20 min timers 4 times. I dont even devide it. Bake it whole for 45 mins.
cyberfae@piefed.social 1 month ago
I have an idea! I know it won’t be quite the same as what you were doing before, but there is a way to make this easier.
What I do is use an automatic bread machine with a nonstick bucket. Instead of sourdough, I make multigrain bread. I just measure and add in the ingredients, turn it on, add the seeds when prompted, then take it out when it’s done. Currently I’m making whole grain bread and experimenting with various ratios of oat/dark rye flour, flax meal, and chia seeds.
Cleaning isn’t too hard, since the bucket is nonstick. I spray some dawn powerwash, wait about a minute, then fill the bucket with hot water, and let it soak overnight. When I clan it the next day, it comes right off. I usually wash the measuring cups/spoons about that time too.
It doesn’t use a ton of energy, and is manageable with both carpal tunnel syndrome, and ADHD/depression. Plus it’s very nourishing, and gives a small boost in overall energy.