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   Derek Caelin is writing a book (derek@social.coop)'s status on Saturday, 25-Apr-2026 05:48:31 JST Derek Caelin is writing a book

   I baked bread!

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     Derek Caelin is writing a book (derek@social.coop)'s status on Monday, 27-Apr-2026 01:48:29 JST Derek Caelin is writing a book

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     I baked bread!

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     Derek Caelin is writing a book (derek@social.coop)'s status on Saturday, 23-May-2026 08:00:38 JST Derek Caelin is writing a book

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     I made #bread!

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     Derek Caelin is writing a book (derek@social.coop)'s status on Monday, 01-Jun-2026 10:41:58 JST Derek Caelin is writing a book

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     I made #bread!

     This is the first I'm not satisfied with. I used active dry yeast instead of the instant the recipe called for, and didn't add sufficient additional proofing time. As a result, the bread was *super* dense and didn't bake well. Lesson learned! Will try again.

     Recipe: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/challah.html

     #challah

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     Derek Caelin is writing a book (derek@social.coop)'s status on Monday, 01-Jun-2026 22:34:12 JST Derek Caelin is writing a book

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     • Deborah Makarios

     @DMakarios it's the thought that counts!

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     Deborah Makarios (dmakarios@theres.life)'s status on Monday, 01-Jun-2026 22:34:13 JST Deborah Makarios

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     @derek I'd offer to destroy the evidence for you, but unfortunately I am out of nomming range.

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     Derek Caelin is writing a book (derek@social.coop)'s status on Sunday, 14-Jun-2026 02:56:40 JST Derek Caelin is writing a book

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     Trying again with the #challah.

     Last time I over kneaded, over floured, and used the wrong yeast. Came out like a brick.

     Next time, though... I'm going to try proofing in the fridge.

     #bread

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     Derek Caelin is writing a book (derek@social.coop)'s status on Monday, 15-Jun-2026 04:11:46 JST Derek Caelin is writing a book

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     3rd time's the charm! I let this #challah proof for 3 hours, then kept it in the fridge for 12, and then let it warm up before baking.

     See the size difference! Finally got a rise.

     #bread