Welcome! Thanks for joining me as I document some of our family's favorite ways to make sourdough bread, cold-process soap, natural candles, tallow skincare and more.
I’m going to have to invest in a block, the single ones always come out crooked. I use the same method as you too 😂 a cookie rack on a sheet so the wick doesn’t get in the way and the PVC pipe to somewhat hold it straight...
@@brendacuevas4676 it’s definitely one of my best candle making investments being able to make multiple taper candles at once ✨ PVC pipe is a great idea! 😉
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This is the same mold and appears to be in stock www.mannlakeltd.com/education-crafts-gifts/candles/10-taper-candle-mold-8-candles/?sku=PM998&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_azT7j1o93bgz1XdRmqu0pt_785&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxeyxBhC7ARIsAC7dS393bMM0UzQA26pCVjIBc-OTK9IckfFEnEM3KhkRhIxLC85dSGU-ztwaAnfIEALw_wcB
Sorry for the late response here!! Bulk fermentation should happen at room temperature. Cold fermentation slows down the process and could take several days for the dough to fully ferment. It will also affect the consistency of the dough making it more difficult to shape. However, after shaping your dough, which would also be after bulk fermentation, you could then do a cold fermentation which makes scoring bread slightly easier since it will be firmer. Placing your dough in the fridge after shaping also allows you to control when you bake your bread since it will slow down the final proofing process. This cold ferment should take place after bulk fermentation and after shaping 😊
I am wanting to start making soap and other items for my family. Is there a beginner book you recommend? Also is it ok to keep all items stored in shed while waiting for it to harden?
Sorry for a late response! A cool (not cold), dry place with plenty of air flow is best for curing cold-process soap. Too cold or hot of temps could shorten the life of your soap, so I would just be mindful of that. I don’t personally have this book, but it’s on my wish list and worth looking into amzn.to/4b3V3z6 🤍
Thank you 🥰 I’ll have a full video up *soon* going over how to wick different size vessels, but a good rule of thumb is to add one wick per inch over 3” in diameter ❤️
I was so happy to see another video you made.😊 I plan on making these and your soap bars once I get the ingredients. Your videos are simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing. ♡
I really enjoy your videos! I made this recipe yesterday, and my family loved it. I appreciate the detailed step-by-step, as I just started baking bread with my starter. Thank you ♡
@@sarajeanirene I usually pur them at around 162 Fahrenheit. I will have to try a little cooler next time. Do you know what the reason could be for the sink holes that I get when they cool? Also due to the wax being too Hot?
Pouring at 162 isn’t too hot that it should cause this problem. Another thought is the amount of time they sit in the mold. The tapers need ample time to cool down and set before being removed. Are you referring to sink holes when pouring jar candles or taper candles? 😊
@andre6867 Mold release sprays like this one amzn.to/413a6nV are often recommended when using silicone molds. I personally have never had need to use it, but you may give it a try ☺️
@@sarajeanirene thanks for your quick replies. It's the Tapers I am referring to. Actually the same ones that you ist im your Video eccept I use the 6" taper mold
I use 100g of starter with 500g of flour; interesting that you use 100g for 1000g of flour. I'm glad to see your Dutch oven looks "dirty" like mine. I can't get it clean no matter what I try.
People comment to me that it looks like I need a new one, but I have never even tried to make it look clean and sparkly✨ The well-loved and used look adds charm in my eyes 😆 I will say I need a new one simply because I’d love to have more than one! ☺️
Love this video! Your soaps look amazing.. May I ask what pink clay you use to get such a pretty pink soap on your blog. Perfect pink soap! Thanks so much.
When your kitchen temperatures are perfect for proofing, there is no effort in getting your dough to rise. However, for those that live in colder climates with much cooler homes, and the onset of winter it is not this simple. Trying to find the ideal warm place to put the bowl of dough becomes a challenge since one has to be careful placing in an oven even if it has been warmed. I have tried on a heating pad, but it keeps shutting off every half an hour! So your video is great when conditions are almost perfect!
Thank you 😊 This is why I encourage keeping our eyes on our dough and not on the clock. We live in Nebraska and bake sourdough throughout the year. You’re right, times for proofing vary greatly depending on the season and a bit more patience is required during the colder months for sure 😉
Thank you for this video! Will you please do a video on sourdough sandwich bread? I am a beginner and am milling my wheat berries. Do I need need a little extra water in my starter with freshly milled wheat? It seems pretty thick.
Absolutely! 🍞 That’s wonderful to mill your own wheat berries!! If you feel the starter is too thick you could add a touch more water to see if it gives you better results, however if your starter is happy and all the flour is fully incorporated when you feed it, it’s ok for your starter to be thick. The biggest variance will likely be in how long it takes for your starter to become active so I’d keep an eye on that as you experiment with different hydration ratios 😊
Yes, that’s correct. Usage rates for essential oils in cold-process soap making can vary from oil to oil, but a general rule of thumb is not to exceed 3% of your total soap recipe. This recipe is 1,362g total weight (about 3lbs), so you would not want to exceed 40g of essential oil.
If used too early, the soap bar will soften up and not last as long as it will once it’s cured and you will not get as good of a lather. The soap is more gentle and moisturizing once fully cured, you get a better lather and the bar will last you longer 😊
Just came across your videos. Which mint do you use? Spearmint, peppermint for example. Ive not found either of those to blend well with rosemary and lavender.
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Hi, thanks for this beautiful recipe, would love to make this, I’ve a doubt, can I substitute olive oil because it’s quite expensive here in India. Thanjs
Absolutely 😊 Alternative oils to try: High Oleic Sunflower Oil, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Almond Oil, Avocado Oil Of this list, I only have experience using sunflower oil and there wasn’t a noticeable change in the final result. I hope it works out for you!
Thanks for the video and recipe. I don't care for those oils would it change things if I omit them or use a small amount of something I like. I don't like strong smells. Thanks.
My pleasure! I wouldn’t recommend subbing sunflower oil for the shea butter since sunflower is a liquid oil and shea butter is a solid oil. Palm oil might work since it’s more of a solid like shea butter. I recommend using a soap calculator when subbing ingredients in any soap recipe www.thesoapcalculator.com Come back and let us know how it works out ☺️ If you need for the soap calc., this soap recipe is a 5% superfat with 33% water discount 😊
