Monday, September 30, 2013
My green smoothie on 2013-09-30. Carrot, banana, apple, orange and organic green veg cai xin. Total smoothie = 1100 ml.
My green smoothie on 2013-09-30. Carrot, banana, apple, orange and organic green veg cai xin. Total smoothie = 1100 ml.
Organic green veg cai xin before and after rinsing
150-gram Organic green veg Cai xin on the left was kept in fridge on 2013-09-21 and was taken out at 640 pm on 2013-09-30. On the right is the same veg after rinsing with tap water and weighed 230 grams before just blending with fruits
Sunday, September 29, 2013
My 5th homemade bread baked with Zojirushi bread maker model BB-HAQ10.Date: 2013-09-29.Type: Regular basic white bread. Baking completed at11.05 pm.
My 5th homemade bread baked with Zojirushi bread maker model BB-HAQ10. Date: 2013-09-29.Type: Regular basic white bread. Baking completed at 11.05 pm. Cooling will be one hour before packing for eating tomorrow.
Results: Look good!
Bob's Red Mill 10-Grain Bread Mix bought for the first time on 2013-09-28 (to be used an ingredient of Zojirushi BB-HAQ10 Bread Maker)
On 2013-09-28 (Saturday evening), TT bought for me my first packet (or bag) of Bob's Red Mill 10-Grain Bread Mix at S$6.10. ( 19 oz or 538 grams per packet) from Paragon Market Place.
According to http://www.bobsredmill.com/10-grain-bread-mix.html ,
(1) In USA, a case of 4 x 19-oz bags cost only US$11.49.
(2) Bob's Red Mill 10-Grain Bread Mix could easily be the best whole-grain bread you have ever baked. This mix can be made in bread machines or by hand. It's truly the "Staff of Life."
(3) Bob's Red Mill 10-Grain Bread Mix contains: unbleached white flour, 7 grain cereal, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, evaporated cane juice, gluten flour, non-fat dry milk, dark rye flour, brown rice flour, corn flour, millet flour, oat flour, barley flour, white bean flour, triticale flour, corn grits, millet grits, sea salt, active dry yeast, and soy lecithin. Makes one 1 1/2 lb. loaf. ]
The following photos are from http://www.bobsredmill.com/10-grain-bread-mix.html :
According to http://www.bobsredmill.com/10-grain-bread-mix.html ,
(1) In USA, a case of 4 x 19-oz bags cost only US$11.49.
(2) Bob's Red Mill 10-Grain Bread Mix could easily be the best whole-grain bread you have ever baked. This mix can be made in bread machines or by hand. It's truly the "Staff of Life."
(3) Bob's Red Mill 10-Grain Bread Mix contains: unbleached white flour, 7 grain cereal, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, evaporated cane juice, gluten flour, non-fat dry milk, dark rye flour, brown rice flour, corn flour, millet flour, oat flour, barley flour, white bean flour, triticale flour, corn grits, millet grits, sea salt, active dry yeast, and soy lecithin. Makes one 1 1/2 lb. loaf. ]
The following photos are from http://www.bobsredmill.com/10-grain-bread-mix.html :
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Bob's Red Mill natural foods at Paragon Market Place, Singapore.
As at the time of this post, there is a small section of Bob's Red Mill natural foods at Paragon Market Place, Singapore.
Recommended no. of servings of fruits and vegetables an adult should eat everyday
According to http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dash-diet/HI00048 , an adult needs to eat 4 to 5 servings of fruits and 3 to 5 servings of vegetables a day.
According to http://www.hpb.gov.sg/HOPPortal/article?id=2758 , an adult should aim to eat at least 2 servings of fruit and 2 servings of vegetables a day.
One serving of vegetable weigh 80 grams. (Note: Some sources say one serving of vegetable weighs 100 grams).
The the organic green spinach below weighs 180 grams, i.e.about 2 serving of vegetable.
The problem is many people eat less than two to three servings of vegetable in a week.
How about you?
According to http://www.hpb.gov.sg/HOPPortal/article?id=2758 , an adult should aim to eat at least 2 servings of fruit and 2 servings of vegetables a day.
One serving of vegetable weigh 80 grams. (Note: Some sources say one serving of vegetable weighs 100 grams).
The the organic green spinach below weighs 180 grams, i.e.about 2 serving of vegetable.
The problem is many people eat less than two to three servings of vegetable in a week.
How about you?
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Friday, September 27, 2013
Whole wheat flour (Atta) 1 kg pack House brand photo taken with my Acer Iconia A1 Tablet
For the first time, I bought one kg of House brand fine ground whole wheat flour (atta) at 1.45 Singapore dollars from NTUC Fair Price BRR on 2013/09/26. It will be used for my bread making with my home bread maker.
The product is marketed by K. N. P. Trading Pte Ltd (In association with Surya Trading Enterprises (s) Pte Ltd), 50 Senoko Drive, Singapore 758232. Tel: 62573712. Website: www.knp-housebrand.com . Email: spices@knp-housebrand.com
The product is marketed by K. N. P. Trading Pte Ltd (In association with Surya Trading Enterprises (s) Pte Ltd), 50 Senoko Drive, Singapore 758232. Tel: 62573712. Website: www.knp-housebrand.com . Email: spices@knp-housebrand.com
Prima wholemeal flour photo taken by me on 2013/09/27
Prima wholemeal flour photo taken by me with Acer Iconia A1 tablet on 2013 09 27.
Prima brand WHOLEMEAL FLOUR (500g Pack) for for my homemade bread baked by Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Bread Maker
On 2013-09-27 afternoon, I bought 2 packets of Prima brand WHOLEMEAL FLOUR (500g) at $3.20 each from Cold Storage (Centre Point) for the first time for my homemade bread baked by Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Bread Maker.
According to http://www.prima.com.sg/primaflour/household/prod_pr_flour2.htm , this wholemeal Flour is a high-protein high-fibre flour specially milled for the health-conscious. Just mix equal quantities of Prima's Wholemeal and Bread Flour to make delicious and nutritious wholemeal bread, buns and cookies.
According this webpage, the price at NTUC is $2.95 per packet.
According to http://www.prima.com.sg/primaflour/household/prod_pr_flour2.htm , this wholemeal Flour is a high-protein high-fibre flour specially milled for the health-conscious. Just mix equal quantities of Prima's Wholemeal and Bread Flour to make delicious and nutritious wholemeal bread, buns and cookies.
According this webpage, the price at NTUC is $2.95 per packet.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
My 4th homemade bread baked with Zojirushi bread maker model BB-HAQ10.Date: 2013-09-26. Type: Regular basic white bread
My 4th homemade bread baked with Zojirushi bread maker model BB-HAQ10. Date: 2013-09-26. Type: Regular basic white bread
My 3rd homemade bread baked with Zojirushi bread maker modelBB-HAQ10. Date: 2013-09-25. Type: Regular basic white bread
My 3rd homemade bread baked with Zojirushi bread maker model BB-HAQ10. Date: 2013-09-25. Type: Regular basic white bread
No. Of slices cut = 8 excluding the the two crusts at the two ends.
No photo was taken because my iphone 4S was faulty.
Bread Making (Non-Bread Maker) Related Blogs and Websites
Some Bread Making (Non-Bread Maker) Related Blogs and Websites:
(1) Bread Making Notes - Flour, Yeast and Books
(1) Bread Making Notes - Flour, Yeast and Books
Blogs of Breads made by Home Bread Maker or Machine
(1) The following are from http://happyhomebaking.blogspot.sg/p/my-bread-basket.html
Bread Machine Loaf Bread
Butter Loaf
Chocolate Hazelnut Bread
Crunchy Peanut Butter Bread
Hokkaido Milky Loaf
Bread Machine Loaf Bread
Butter Loaf
Chocolate Hazelnut Bread
Crunchy Peanut Butter Bread
Hokkaido Milky Loaf
Home Baking Blogs and Websites
Last update: 2013-09-26
The following are some Home Baking Blogs and Websites:
(1) Happy Home Baking
http://happyhomebaking.blogspot.sg/?m=1
The following are some Home Baking Blogs and Websites:
(1) Happy Home Baking
http://happyhomebaking.blogspot.sg/?m=1
Homemade bread tastes better
After you eat bread made by a a good bread maker, you would never eat commercial bread again. Because homemade bread tastes much better!
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
When should I weigh my flour when making bread in my Zujirushi Home Bakery breadmaker?
When should I weigh my flour when making bread in my Zujiroshi Home Bakery breadmaker?
Answer: We recommend you weigh your flour when the bread doesn't rise properly, the loaf is too dense or the crust is too hard. Please see below for guidelines:
1 cup of Bread Flour equals: 4.5 oz. or 128g
1 cup of Whole Wheat Bread Flour equals: 4.2 oz. or 120g.
Answer: We recommend you weigh your flour when the bread doesn't rise properly, the loaf is too dense or the crust is too hard. Please see below for guidelines:
1 cup of Bread Flour equals: 4.5 oz. or 128g
1 cup of Whole Wheat Bread Flour equals: 4.2 oz. or 120g.
Info source
Weight of one cup of bread flour is 128g or 4.5 oz
http://www.zojirushi.com/user/scripts/user/prod_faq_list.php?prod_category_id=3#q9
1 cup of Bread Flour equals: 4.5 oz. or 128g
1 cup of Whole Wheat Bread Flour equals: 4.2 oz. or 120g
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We recommend you weigh your flour when the bread doesn't rise properly, the loaf is too dense or the crust is too hard. Please see below for guidelines:
1 cup of Bread Flour equals: 4.5 oz. or 128g
1 cup of Whole Wheat Bread Flour equals: 4.2 oz. or 120g
Zojirushi bread makers BB-HAQ10 and BB-HAC10: what is the difference?
The USA ( 110 volts) equivalent of tBB-HAQ10 is the BB-HAC10 and it will NOT work with UK/European/Australian power.
Info source http://www.yumasia.co.uk/haq10#intro
Product Specifications of Zojirushi BB-HAQ10 1lb Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker
Product Specifications of Zojirushi BB-HAQ10 1lb Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker
Info source
Product Specifications
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Dough setting
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Dough - 1 hour 45 minutes Cookie/pasta dough - 13 minutes
Capacity 1lb (one pound) loaf capacity
Design Attractive off-white exterior
Power 220-240v, 50hz with 3 pin UK plug, 412-450W
Accessories
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Measuring cup, measuring spoon, manual in English with recipes included and an easy-to-follow instruction DVD
'Quick' cooking time
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Between 1 hour 53 minutes and 2 hours (depending on crust setting selected)
Bread cooking time
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Between 3 hours and 3 hours 40 minutes (depending on the texture setting selected). French bread takes 5 hours.
Jam cooking time
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1 hour 20 minutes
Cake cooking time
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Between 1 hour 35 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes (depending on crust setting selected)
Dimensions
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28.5cm x 21.5cm x 31cm
Plastic Spatula , a Useful tool/accessory for Zojurushi breadmaker BB-HAQ10
Plastic Spatula , a Useful tool for Zojurushi breadmaker BB-HAQ10
During the baking of my send homemade bread, I used the plastic spatula to push the flour and ingredients stuck to the walls of the baking pan back to flour being kneaded during kneading. Of course, you need to open the lid for while.
I guess the "pushing back " has helped to avoid the brownish stains on the vertical surfaces of the second bread. My first homemade bread had some brownish stains the vertical surfaces.
The accessories, printed operating instructions & recipes, instructional DVD and Warranty Card supplied with the Zojirushi breadmaker BB-HAQ10 purchased on 2013-08-29.
The accessories, printed operating instructions & recipes, instructional DVD and Warranty Card supplied with the Zojirushi breadmaker BB-HAQ10 purchased on 2013-08-29.
(1) Home Bakery Mini operating instructions .& recipes ( English version)
(2) BB-HAQ10 Instructional DVD with the title "How to enjoy your Home Bakery"
(3) Home Bakery Mini operating instructions .& recipes ( Traditional Chinese version)
(4) Brochure with the title "Healthy & Delicious Recipes"
(5) A Warranty Card (12 months)
(6) Measuring Cup
(Note: Although the operating instruction says this cup is for liquid only, I also use it for bread flour. So far no problem.)
(7) Measuring Spoon
(Note: For yeast, sugar, salt, dry milk and spices)
(Ref: uploaded on 2013-09-24)
Blogs and Reviews by some users of Zojirushi breadmaker BB-HAQ10
Blogs and Reviews by some users of Zojirushi breadmaker BB-HAQ10
(1) My Brand New Zojirushi Breadmaker ( Posted 2008-12-29, Ref: M2013i24)
(2) The bread maker ( posted 3rd June 2013)
(3) My second homemade bread baked with Zojirushi bread maker model BB-HAQ10. Date: 2013-09-23. Type: Regular basic white bread and my verdict/review (posted 2013-09-23)
(4) My first bread ( posted 29 Dec 2008)
（5） Users' reviews from ( http://www.kingarthurflour.com/ )
Monday, September 23, 2013
Home bread maker: How Does a Bread Maker Work? (from eHow)
How Does a Bread Maker Work? (from eHow)
By an eHow Contributor
Info source:
Introduction of the Ingredients
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A bread maker, overall, does the exact same thing that someone making bread by hand would do. The obvious advantage is that it is all done for you without much effort or thought. The most important (and virtually only) step in how a bread maker works is the introduction of the ingredients into the bread maker. Bread making is more like a science experiment than cooking because if you don't put the exact right amount of a certain ingredient into the recipe, the whole thing won't work. Make sure you measure out the exact amount of flour, water, yeast, salt and any other ingredient before you put it into the bread maker to ensure it produces a satisfactory end product.
Mixing and Kneading
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Once the ingredients are in, a program is selected for the bread maker to follow. Most bread makers come with a certain number of set programs that are available at the touch of a button. The timing may be slightly different, but they all follow the same basic series of commands, the first being mixing and kneading. The bread maker will start by mixing the ingredients with its dough hook for a short amount of time, probably around two minutes. It will then let the dough rest for ten to fifteen minutes to develop it's gluten, then the dough hook will begin turning again, this time kneading the dough. This will last for five or six minutes.
Rising
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The thermostat in your bread machine will raise the temperature slightly around the dough in your machine, allowing the bread to rise for the appropriate amount of time. Once it is done rising, the machine will immediately go into baking mode.
Baking
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After rising, the microchip that controls the thermostat in your bread maker will, once again, raise the temperature. This time, though, it will be baking your bread. Your bread will bake for the predetermined amount of time programmed by you, and when it is done baking, the machine will shut itself off. Your bread will be cooled and ready to eat in thirty minutes to an hour.
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Review of my second homemade bread (Regular basic white bread) baked with Zojirushi bread maker model BB-HAQ10. Date: 2013-09-23.
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Recipe of my second homemade bread (Regular basic white bread) baked with Zojirushi bread maker model BB-HAQ10. Date: 2013-09-23.
Recipe of my second homemade bread (Regular basic white bread) baked with Zojirushi bread maker model BB-HAQ10. Date: 2013-09-23.
My 2nd homemade bread baked with Zojirushi bread maker modelBB-HAQ10. Date: 2013-09-23. Type: Regular basic white bread and myverdict/review
My 2nd homemade bread baked with Zojirushi bread maker model BB-HAQ10. Date: 2013-09-23. Time: 7.08 am to 10.38 am. Basic bread - Regular variation. Type: basic White Bread . Crust : Light. Cooling 2 hours before packing for eating later.
The bread was sliced at about 5.50 am on 2013-09-24. I made a sandwich with cheese for GG and one-slice cheese sandwich for TT at 7.45 am.
My Verdict
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Compared with my first homemade bread, this second bread is better: Better looks. Thinner crust. Better formed. Better texture. Taste better. More like commercial bread although not as soft. In general, my second homemade bread is GOOD!