What item are you still struggling to get hold of...
For me its eggs.. unless I go really early.. in fact not seen any just empty shelves for over 2 weeks now.
I have managed to get some from the lady at the bottom of the street but only 6 at a time and use more than that most days. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"Bread flour! Managed to get loads of plain flour from the corner shop and can make self raising using that but bread flour is nowhere to be seen! "
Same - what is the actual property that makes bread flour “Strong” |
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over a year ago
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"Bread flour! Managed to get loads of plain flour from the corner shop and can make self raising using that but bread flour is nowhere to be seen!
Same - what is the actual property that makes bread flour “Strong”"
It has more protein (I think) |
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over a year ago
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"Bread flour! Managed to get loads of plain flour from the corner shop and can make self raising using that but bread flour is nowhere to be seen! "
How do you make self raising flour from plain flour? this could be a game changer. |
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"Bread flour! Managed to get loads of plain flour from the corner shop and can make self raising using that but bread flour is nowhere to be seen! "
I've been managing to get it from my local co op. Once a week when the delivery comes in x
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"Bread flour! Managed to get loads of plain flour from the corner shop and can make self raising using that but bread flour is nowhere to be seen!
How do you make self raising flour from plain flour? this could be a game changer."
You need to add baking powder and/or bicarb, its easy |
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Homepride self raising flour.
It's like rocking horse poo at the moment!
However I did read up on the lack of flour in the shops.
It's not that there is a lack of it being produced it's the packaging it into the retail size that's the problem.
Over 90% of flour is sold in large quantities.
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
Only 4% of UK Flour production goes to all the Supermarkets, in the sized bags we know & buy.
The rest is manufactured into large capacity bags or sacks for the Bakeries in supermarkets, independent bakers and related outlets & shops.
This was covered in a TV programme a couple of weeks ago, which said the big flour mills are working 24/7, having taken on more staff to allow production to run 24/7.
One major flour mill, the biggest in the UK, is producing 110,000 bags a week, but cannot keep up with demand as people resort to home baking. |
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"Bread flour! Managed to get loads of plain flour from the corner shop and can make self raising using that but bread flour is nowhere to be seen!
How do you make self raising flour from plain flour? this could be a game changer."
For each 150g of flour add half a teaspoon each of baking powder and bicarbonate of soda |
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"Bread flour! Managed to get loads of plain flour from the corner shop and can make self raising using that but bread flour is nowhere to be seen!
How do you make self raising flour from plain flour? this could be a game changer."
All you need to do is add bicarb and baking powder. I googled it a while ago but can’t remember the exact quantities |
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White bread flour and yeast are the only things we’re struggling with. I’ve just ordered a 500g pack of yeast on eBay so only flour to source now before we’re back to making our own bread again.
We’re really fortunate with eggs. We’ve got 5 hens who are keeping us so well supplied that we’ve been giving them away to friends and neighbours |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I might be missing something here, but now supermarket shelves are more or less back to normal, and bread is plentiful again, why are people still wanting flour? |
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"I might be missing something here, but now supermarket shelves are more or less back to normal, and bread is plentiful again, why are people still wanting flour?"
because some of us like to make our own bread and cakes etc
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
MacD's said they'd stay closed till Govt says the conditions are right to open.
They also did so to keep their staff safe which to be honest, should be a far more important aspect than a Big Mac! |
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"yeast.... so started making a sourdough starter.
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I ordered a 500g bag of yeast on eBay today. I know it’s a very large bag but we make a lot of bread. Hubby also got strong white flour from the local One Stop convenience store, coop brand which I find slightly odd as we couldn’t get any from coop when we tried |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"yeast.... so started making a sourdough starter.
I ordered a 500g bag of yeast on eBay today. I know it’s a very large bag but we make a lot of bread. Hubby also got strong white flour from the local One Stop convenience store, coop brand which I find slightly odd as we couldn’t get any from coop when we tried "
I did look on ebay but couldn't find any, doesn't matter now "little Covid" has flourished, looking forward to making some sourdough bread. |
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By *arksxMan
over a year ago
Leicester / London |
"MacD's said they'd stay closed till Govt says the conditions are right to open.
They also did so to keep their staff safe which to be honest, should be a far more important aspect than a Big Mac!"
They did it because to mitigate their liability to litigation.
Mac d have taken a 1 billion dollar line of credit out after the virus.
Like most big firms they are protecting their bottom line and spinning it as a pr stunt. |
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"yeast.... so started making a sourdough starter.
I ordered a 500g bag of yeast on eBay today. I know it’s a very large bag but we make a lot of bread. Hubby also got strong white flour from the local One Stop convenience store, coop brand which I find slightly odd as we couldn’t get any from coop when we tried
I did look on ebay but couldn't find any, doesn't matter now "little Covid" has flourished, looking forward to making some sourdough bread. "
I love that you’ve given him a name  |
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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago
Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands |
"Only 4% of UK Flour production goes to all the Supermarkets, in the sized bags we know & buy.
The rest is manufactured into large capacity bags or sacks for the Bakeries in supermarkets, independent bakers and related outlets & shops.
This was covered in a TV programme a couple of weeks ago, which said the big flour mills are working 24/7, having taken on more staff to allow production to run 24/7.
One major flour mill, the biggest in the UK, is producing 110,000 bags a week, but cannot keep up with demand as people resort to home baking."
We have two large flour mills in the town where I live and both are running 24/7, one is owned by Hovis and produces only Bread flour all of which leaves the mill in bulk tankers. The other mill is privately owned they also sell mainly in bulk, either tanker or large bags, They do not have sufficient machines to allow increased production of the size bags we look for in supermarkets, When I contacted them about this I was told that I could have 20 ton tanker load within days, I think this was very much tongue in cheek though. |
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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago
In my happy place |
"yeast.... so started making a sourdough starter.
I ordered a 500g bag of yeast on eBay today. I know it’s a very large bag but we make a lot of bread. Hubby also got strong white flour from the local One Stop convenience store, coop brand which I find slightly odd as we couldn’t get any from coop when we tried
I did look on ebay but couldn't find any, doesn't matter now "little Covid" has flourished, looking forward to making some sourdough bread. "
Use live yogurt if no yeast.. Or try Polish shops |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"yeast.... so started making a sourdough starter.
I ordered a 500g bag of yeast on eBay today. I know it’s a very large bag but we make a lot of bread. Hubby also got strong white flour from the local One Stop convenience store, coop brand which I find slightly odd as we couldn’t get any from coop when we tried
I did look on ebay but couldn't find any, doesn't matter now "little Covid" has flourished, looking forward to making some sourdough bread.
I love that you’ve given him a name "
They say treat it as a pet |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Bread flour! Managed to get loads of plain flour from the corner shop and can make self raising using that but bread flour is nowhere to be seen!
Same - what is the actual property that makes bread flour “Strong”"
It's the higher gluten content that makes it 'Strong') |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Bread flour! Managed to get loads of plain flour from the corner shop and can make self raising using that but bread flour is nowhere to be seen! I've been managing to get it from my local co op. Once a week when the delivery comes in x "
I worked 12 years in a warehouse for the co-op and have a very good ACE pension to come from them.
Keep supporting you local co-op  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I do think the lack of flour and bread flour is positive as we are starting to go back to basics and bake for ourselves. I am prepared to get shot down for this, it just brings back childhood memories of baking with my Nan |
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Nothing. Just quantity really. We can only buy three tins of anything. 2 tins of beans for us is a normal meal. Or tuna even... We are a family of 6 so go through a lot of food.
I'm also having to shop for my pregnant daughter who lives in her own place so I'm having to do two trips as they won't let me get anything doubled up. Meaning I'm out more than I want to be. |
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"I do think the lack of flour and bread flour is positive as we are starting to go back to basics and bake for ourselves. I am prepared to get shot down for this, it just brings back childhood memories of baking with my Nan "
Baking is great making your own croissants is so rewarding especially if you want different flavours! |
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"I do think the lack of flour and bread flour is positive as we are starting to go back to basics and bake for ourselves. I am prepared to get shot down for this, it just brings back childhood memories of baking with my Nan
Baking is great making your own croissants is so rewarding especially if you want different flavours! "
Agree! I'm currently eating my homemade chocolate fudge cake and not to toot my own horn but it's miles better than anything I've had from the shops |
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"UHT milk.
Because we have a small fridge we always use UHT. While this is going on we are having to use fresh and replenish it daily.
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see you can buy a tray of 12 from food warehouse near me and past two weeks always had it in x |
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By *andKBCouple
over a year ago
Plymouth |
"UHT milk.
Because we have a small fridge we always use UHT. While this is going on we are having to use fresh and replenish it daily.
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Plant based UTH milks are usually easier to come by. Oatly barista is the closest to cows milk. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I do think the lack of flour and bread flour is positive as we are starting to go back to basics and bake for ourselves. I am prepared to get shot down for this, it just brings back childhood memories of baking with my Nan
Baking is great making your own croissants is so rewarding especially if you want different flavours!
Agree! I'm currently eating my homemade chocolate fudge cake and not to toot my own horn but it's miles better than anything I've had from the shops "
Good on ya! I find most shop bought items have too much sugar in! |
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Yes beer flavour bread. 
