Social Distancing Log

[soc_puppet]

For April 10th: Mom went to the dog park with Chester. Dad didn't end up going to the grocery store; the one he wanted to go to is run by the Amish, so it was closed for Good Friday. He's planning to go later today instead.

I ended up going to the local grocery store myself. I wore a bandanna I managed to unearth in my room (since I haven't gotten around to making proper masks yet) and a pair of gloves Mom got me for Xmas that I'd never worn previously (I already had a pair of gloves I really like). The grocery store actually had yeast available—in ziplock baggies, likely from their own bulk supply. I got enough to refill my jar, but I'm still planning to switch to a lower-yeast bread recipe.

Speaking of, with my dad's order finally filled yesterday, my mom put in an order of her own for ten more loaves of bread. Looks like I'm not putting away the mixer yet 😜

Comments

[gwydion]

I'm glad you got your yeast.

[soc_puppet]

And then Mom and Dad brought home a whole pound package they found at the bulk food store today, so I'm definitely set for a good while!

[gwydion]

Double yay!

I have tons myself. I tend to forget other people don't periodically bake bread so don't just have supplies lying around. The shortage took me by surprise. I really am glad you got yours.

[monsterqueers]

Im not sure if youve done it before, but if it helps, you can make a sourdough yeast starter from scratch.

Here is a good video for you showing how to make a sourdough starter;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wTt8VGyBdk

Generally for conversion you can just swap yeast 1:1 if the sourdough flavor isnt your thing and give it more time than usual.


Congrats on the yeast tho!! its very sold out where I am.

[soc_puppet]

It's definitely something I've done before, though it has admittedly been a while. Thank you, though!

That said, Mom and Dad also managed to find a whole pound of the instant yeast I'm most familiar with at the bulk food store they were visiting today, so I think I'm going to be good for some time.

[monsterqueers]

Aaa didn't see that post.

Thats good!!! Happy Baking!!

[soc_puppet]

No worries; I don't actually expect everyone to read every post I write here 😉

Thanks! It feels good to still get some baking done when I don't have work.