bread on board

[Johnjo]

Hi
one for those who cook on board, I spend most of my summers on board tucked
away in quiet anchorages different places ,
still managed to get rammed twice this year at anchor,sorry I digress.
What Im on about is bread, Always buy fresh at each opportunity but not always possible, so either run out or it goes well past its sell by date,very green, most off putting,
Has anyone had any success baking the stuff on board, please bear in mind Ihave a 27 footer not a floating hotel, heard tell of horror stories with something called yeast, supposedly its alive,Hmmm, meant to keep it warm so it rises, Yes still taking about bread, then along comes a boat pushing out a big wash and flattens it,
Don't really know what Im talking about here, but according to SWMBO I seldom do, Please note those who picked me up on a earlier post I used a S this time.
Sorry digressing again, Must be suffering withdrawal symtems now the boat is laid up. Never mind only another 20wks to go before she's launched again.
Must try to hold on to my sanity till then, thats if its not to late.
notice others here are suffering as well.
All the best

mike

 

[ccscott49]

I have heard of special bread makers for boats and the like and special mixes, which are meant to be very good. However I use bimbo bread in the meddy and it lasts for ever! I think they have an equivalent stuff in the UK called long lasting bread or something like.

 

[Johnjo]

Alright, I'll go for it,
Whats bimbo bread?
As for that long life bread, Terrible stuff sticks to the roof of your mouth,
takes ten minutes to swollow it, then you have to go through it all again with the next bite,
Grannery is my preference, But most will suffice as long as it.s baked and not steam cooked.
mike

 

[hlb]

Yep. It's called Warburtons. Tastes just as bad six months latter as it did the day Tutts bought it. Bloody stuff never goes off though. Wish it did.

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Haydn

 

[ccscott49]

Bimbo is the name of the bread, on the packet. People load it in the canaries and are still using it as toast in Barbados, seriously!

 

[AndrewB]

Bread? Anyone say bread?

All it takes is muscles ...

 

[Johnjo]

BLOODY HELL

have I really got to dress like that to make bread?

 

[hlb]

Re: Bread? Anyone say bread?

Na! Thats a bread and milk pudding./forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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Haydn

 

[Tyche]

I cruised for two years and baked my own, in warmer climes I must add. But if you have an oven on board a number of supermarkets have ready mix systems available today no yeast needed. it does generally need a warm spot to rise but in a pinch I use a cool oven try Tesco, Waitrose and the like.

 

[Johnjo]

Re: Bread? Anyone say bread?

Yeh agree with that,
Would'nt mind living on bread and milk for awhile, second thoughts
forget the bread!

 

[Johnjo]

Tyche

excellent idea,
thanks mike

 

[webcraft]

Allow me to repost a post from a previous thread that was so good I kept it:

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Peter Kittel's Bread Recipe

"I've been baking bread in a frying pan on a one-burner gimballed stove for decades . . . "

Spread oil or your preferred grease thinly in pan.
Add your favorite bread or pizza dough to vertically half-fill pan
Put lid on pan
Bake at the lowest possible flame until done on side one.
Remove bread
Re-oil - grease pan
Add bread undone side down
Bake once more until done
Enjoy. At sea my bread never gets cold...

PS: Every time you check progress shake the distilled water droplets off the inside of the lid.
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Thanks Peter

I haven't tried it yet but I intend to ASAP

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[snowleopard]

confused,,, bimbo bread??

nm

 

[ccscott49]

Re: confused,,, bimbo bread??

Apparently when it does finally go off, you can glue it to your decks, as non-slip!

 

[kingfisher]

Oven

I used this on a trip from Norway to Belgium. Great stuff, but keep the flame on its lowest setting.

It folds completely flat for stowage.

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/Cole..._MAIN.ASP&SubmittingPage=Prod_subcategory.asp

Otherwise: Coleman->Products->Stoves->Stove accessories

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[ruthhobson]

If you are looking for something for sandwiches have you tried tortillas/wraps or pitta bread? There are long life packs available in most supermarkets.

But not very helpful if you are hoping for jam and toast!

Ruth

 

[Johnjo]

Good idea
always got such like on board, But really like fresh bread, totally
addicted to it! Got a good cooker on board so bakings not a problem,
just wondered if anyone else bakes their own with any success?
But could do with a simple recipe.

mike

 

[AlanPound]

Ok - I like this, however...

"Bake at the lowest possible flame until done on side one. "

How do you know? Typically with bread, if you disturb it at all, it just collapses....

Is it a matter of timing? We deserve to be told! (And I would actually love to know)

 

[wishbone]

Fresh Bread from t'oven wi now't taken out is poison!

From O' Coeliac one!

Wisbone

 

[peterk]

fair question...

hi deserving Alan,

I can actually smell when it gets close
- ahem: BEFORE it burns (different smell).

At that point it won't collapse any more.

I learned this,
of course,

by trial and error

have fun,

...peter, www.juprowa.com/kittel