tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post5654067090715885616..comments2024-03-16T15:28:46.458+08:00Comments on Honey Bee Sweets: Milk Tea Bread LoafHoney Bee Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611185580466977913noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-4437024253243864412015-10-14T20:26:51.791+08:002015-10-14T20:26:51.791+08:00Hi Moo,
1) Yes you can half the recipe, Ive done t...Hi Moo,<br />1) Yes you can half the recipe, Ive done that many times. For both yes.<br />2) No need to thaw, use it right away is fine.Honey Bee Sweetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611185580466977913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-37074285498133999492015-10-13T17:01:35.312+08:002015-10-13T17:01:35.312+08:00Dear Honey Bee,
This looks amazing and Im going to...Dear Honey Bee,<br />This looks amazing and Im going to try it cuz I love milk tea. Just 2 questions please:<br />1) If I just want to make 1 loaf, do I half the ingredients both for pre-ferment and main dough?<br />2) Do I need to thaw the pre-ferment dough before using? timing? <br /><br />Thanks so much!<br />MooMoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-6462081417765047872012-07-26T15:50:02.882+08:002012-07-26T15:50:02.882+08:00thanks HoneyBee. I assumed I can do 1/2 of everyt...thanks HoneyBee. I assumed I can do 1/2 of everything in your recipes for other bread too?Geohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862629205245240136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-56542951341080784152012-07-26T08:28:13.490+08:002012-07-26T08:28:13.490+08:00I mean half everything.I mean half everything.Honey Bee Sweetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611185580466977913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-39339717956671557282012-07-25T11:44:45.148+08:002012-07-25T11:44:45.148+08:00means I can put half of pre-ferment (dough for swe...means I can put half of pre-ferment (dough for sweetpotato bread) [377g-flour, 216ml water, 8g yeast] to Main Dough(162g flour)? and use the other half for next round to Main Dough (162g flour)? OR everything in 1/2 for pre-ferment dough & Main Dough? Sorry for being unclear & asking so many questionGeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862629205245240136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-87820101239175103732012-07-25T10:59:50.726+08:002012-07-25T10:59:50.726+08:00Geo, You can just make half the pre fermentation d...Geo, You can just make half the pre fermentation dough no problem (just divide everything to half amount). Or alternatively, leave the pre fermented dough in the fridge up to 48 hrs, it'll still be okay to use after that.Honey Bee Sweetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611185580466977913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-72425581157537075682012-07-25T10:48:38.308+08:002012-07-25T10:48:38.308+08:00Thanks HoneyBee,
I baked the Purple Sweet Potato b...Thanks HoneyBee,<br />I baked the Purple Sweet Potato bread using the pre-fermentation method (your recipe) very nice, thank you. I guess I will use the pre-fermentation method for my loaf bread, its much better texture compared with TangZhong method. Do you know what's the recipe (pre-fermentation & main dough) if I want to make half portion of your sweet potato, the full recipe is for 2 loaves (too much) And if I can use 1/2 of the pre-fermentation for what other bread loaf?Geohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862629205245240136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-34170675813268001062012-07-24T19:48:14.700+08:002012-07-24T19:48:14.700+08:00It's probably the weight of the banana that is...It's probably the weight of the banana that is pulling the dough down and thus causing the hole. No big deal, happens to me all the time too.Honey Bee Sweetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611185580466977913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-50798787215910929702012-07-24T16:39:04.708+08:002012-07-24T16:39:04.708+08:00Thank you, i was baking banana bread last night bu...Thank you, i was baking banana bread last night but I dont mash the banana, just slip the slices (3mm) in & roll like swiss roll, about 3 layer of bananas before i end the rolls. i can only see the big hole in between the bread after baking, nothing major, at least the bread didn't collapse but its still fine.Geohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862629205245240136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-82873320667316050872012-07-24T15:24:07.382+08:002012-07-24T15:24:07.382+08:00Hi Geo, the fermented dough is the way it is suppo...Hi Geo, the fermented dough is the way it is suppose to be, so if you followed the recipe correctly, you have nothing to worry. No it is not the same as Tang Zhong, they are different techniques.<br />I'm not sure how come your bread has a big hole. It might be due to your shaping method or might the kind of yeast you use.<br />The recipe you saw for the bamboo charcoal is direct method. Unfortunately I do not have a recipe for pre fermentation method for this bread.Honey Bee Sweetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611185580466977913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-2387269475645598162012-07-24T11:52:15.582+08:002012-07-24T11:52:15.582+08:00Thank you Honey Bee, I already prepared the fermen...Thank you Honey Bee, I already prepared the fermented dough last night, will start on the Purple Sweet Potato Bread tonight. I realized the fermented dough is rather hard during refridge, is it suppose to be like that? Will this fermented dough similar to starter dough (TangZhong method)? realized my bread leaves a big hold in the middle of the loaf, do you know why? I already punch out the air, & in some occasion, I even used sharp toothpick to pick tiny holes IF I see the dough high rises. <br /><br />Next I want to try out your Bamboo Charcoal Bread, I'm still looking for the bamboo charcoal powder in KL. Can I use this fermentation method for Bamboo Charcoal Bread? If yes, what's the recipe for the pre-dough?Geohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862629205245240136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-10370800514499582102012-07-23T16:00:32.409+08:002012-07-23T16:00:32.409+08:00Hi Geo, welcome. Yes, you can tear up the pre-ferm...Hi Geo, welcome. Yes, you can tear up the pre-fermented dough into small chunks then add into the main dough while mixing. And yes, that pre dough is for 2 loaves. My main dough recipe is for one loaf. You are right, every recipe requires different pre dough for that recipe and not interchangeable. Happy baking this!Honey Bee Sweetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611185580466977913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-34531070459388664762012-07-23T13:52:07.313+08:002012-07-23T13:52:07.313+08:00Hi HoneyBee, I have been following some of your re...Hi HoneyBee, I have been following some of your recipes, reading them, facinating with the creativity. Pic so tempting, & makes me wanted to try out your recipe. I'm interested in the 17-hr low temp pre-fermented dough from your Milk Tea Bread Loaf. What I'm unclear-add in all the pre-fermented dough? or just partical for this recipe? Bit by bit in what form, means small balls of fermented dough to the main dough? The measurement for fermented dough are different in every recipes, can I know this is based on type of bread or ?Geohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862629205245240136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-28747281412712991122012-06-19T13:55:44.094+08:002012-06-19T13:55:44.094+08:00Hi Honey Bee Sweet
I've attempted to bake bre...Hi Honey Bee Sweet<br /><br />I've attempted to bake bread at home twice using the tang zhong method but both times yielded bread which was not soft. I followed the recipe so I am not sure what could be wrong. <br /><br />First, I used bakers' flour not bread flour as I can't find bread flour in Australia. Is it the same?<br /><br />Second, it is winter here so I do the proofing in the closed microwave with a jug of hot water inside to keep the temperature up. I also leave it to proof longer due to the cold weather. However, my final proofing before baking always can't rise well. Do I have to cover for this final proofing?<br /><br />I hope you can help me in my queries. I'm very determined to attempt again until I get nice soft bread, inspired by you. <br /><br />thank you, Fiona.Fionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-44014252200677634712011-03-04T16:21:20.126+08:002011-03-04T16:21:20.126+08:00Hi Tay, yes, I used exactly the same amount of ins...Hi Tay, yes, I used exactly the same amount of instant yeast like the fresh yeast and it worked. Try it, happy baking!Honey Bee Sweetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611185580466977913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-54543005447894382232011-03-04T01:56:15.406+08:002011-03-04T01:56:15.406+08:00Hi,
I left the following anon comment earlier:
&q...Hi,<br />I left the following anon comment earlier:<br /><br />"Thanks so much for posting this recipe! Did you use the same amount of instant active yeast as the fresh yeast (7 grams), or did you have to convert it? If you converted it, can you please tell me how much instant active yeast you used for this recipe? Thank you!! Much appreciated! ^^"<br /><br /><br />Thx.Taynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-72202965376169717002011-03-03T13:13:53.512+08:002011-03-03T13:13:53.512+08:00Hi Anonymous, pls leave a name so I can address yo...Hi Anonymous, pls leave a name so I can address you & your question properly, tks.Honey Bee Sweetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611185580466977913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-32124015350942990732011-03-03T02:00:15.921+08:002011-03-03T02:00:15.921+08:00Thanks so much for posting this recipe! Did you us...Thanks so much for posting this recipe! Did you use the same amount of instant active yeast as the fresh yeast (7 grams), or did you have to convert it? If you converted it, can you please tell me how much instant active yeast you used for this recipe? Thank you!! Much appreciated! ^^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-49497964513404423002011-01-23T15:18:41.148+08:002011-01-23T15:18:41.148+08:00Wow....that looks so soft...perfect loaf. I would ...Wow....that looks so soft...perfect loaf. I would love to bake bread this year. More baking keeps my house warm :DMaryMohhttp://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-91245160913232134802011-01-20T21:00:02.123+08:002011-01-20T21:00:02.123+08:00BOTH OF US ARE BREAD ADDICTS!! THAT'S INDISPUT...BOTH OF US ARE BREAD ADDICTS!! THAT'S INDISPUTABLE! HAHAHA!<br /><br />Bee Bee, I tried the 17-hour sponge method too when I was in MN! Love it! But never get to blog about it since it was like from before I even started blogging ... LOL! Yours looks so good! I don't own the book, but I got all the recipes from the author's blog. I learned about her via Florence back then. Here are my 17-hour bread:<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/ocbcb/3471800529/in/set-72157612526791181/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/ocbcb/3628306374/in/set-72157612526791181/<br /><br />Catch up with you next time!! Hope to see you again. But then, future is unpredictable ...Pei-Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822262778417710649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-73414261860288234832011-01-20T12:30:36.896+08:002011-01-20T12:30:36.896+08:00Jess, the loaf looks gorgeous, soft and fluffy. N...Jess, the loaf looks gorgeous, soft and fluffy. No wonder you guys gobbled it up! I'll give this a try when I have some time.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12181638117291327698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-2880756902737653582011-01-19T08:18:28.403+08:002011-01-19T08:18:28.403+08:00@Jess: Go get it! It's a great book! Now I am ...@Jess: Go get it! It's a great book! Now I am so looking forward to having my copy, hahaha!<br /><br />@neyeeloh: Hahaha, I think it's goingto be case for me too! The outcome is always good!<br /><br />@Magic Of Spice: Yes it is really soft! Try it and you'll see what I meN. Happy baking! ;)Honey Bee Sweetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611185580466977913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-2095733582392289582011-01-19T08:14:07.711+08:002011-01-19T08:14:07.711+08:00@Elin: that's great! You know I too wanted to ...@Elin: that's great! You know I too wanted to get that book but my last trip back to US, my luggages were over weight! Hahaha! Yes yes, looking forward to seeing yummy bread post from you. Happy Baking!<br /><br />@Jet: thanks! Actually I still have much to learn. ;) but you should try this, it's good!<br /><br />Thanks Gert! Try it out , I bet you will love it too. :)Honey Bee Sweetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611185580466977913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-47308145663712391472011-01-18T23:55:27.280+08:002011-01-18T23:55:27.280+08:00What a beautiful loaf of bread...looks incredibly ...What a beautiful loaf of bread...looks incredibly soft :)Magic of Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034283259164629148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452934552254010109.post-76602881479522871462011-01-18T18:20:59.036+08:002011-01-18T18:20:59.036+08:00I tried this method before and I am totally in lov...I tried this method before and I am totally in love with it, ever since then I only use this recipe to bake bread ^_^爱丝特https://www.blogger.com/profile/08263490706140386591noreply@blogger.com