One of several references For the Vail Family line. Moses Vail of Huntington, L.I.is showing Moses Vail;s descent from Joseph Vail, son of Thomas Vail, at Salem, Massachusetts, 1640, together with collateral lines and with additions and corrections to both H.H. Vail’s “Jeremiah Vail family” (pub. 1902) (with his authorization), and to my compilation “Thomas Vail–Salem 1640” (pub. 1937) by Vail, William Penn, b. 1880 Publication date 1947 Blairstown NJ
Last night during one of those common to “seasoned citizens” hours of sleeplessness where your mind just won’t quit and get on with much needed rest, to pondering the cause and effect of TDS came to the forefornt. Sometimes one has to take a step back and think about why “it’s just not right”
It has long sickened me to see gross displays of disdain at best and hatred at worst. People who would have us think they are good people and for the most part they really are, except when it comes to Politics in general and of course Donald J Trump in particular.
It my biggest struggle in life has been to “consider the source” and not hate. A combination of two parents who believed we could always be our best – and the influence of Catholic School.
Recently I heard what has to be one of the most irrational reason for TDS. They hated that his”followers” because they were always having to buy stuff – Trumpie Bear or other “donate and we will send you this or that” Two things come to mind. First, who died and left them in charge of how others choose to spend their money? Second, other than certain pressures from employers, no one can really force someone to donate to a political campaign. It was not a hill I want to die on, but that expression of pseudo superiority has been upsetting me every since.
Another of the outbursts that still have my head shaking was “I should not have to pay for my student loans because I made bad choices of a major.”
Before you ask, no, thus far I have chosen a bloody tongue from a “what in the name of all that is holy has you thinking this behavior is rational” That led to trying to understand (and still not there yet) how that justifies the hatred displayed by so many who “got outvoted”
Last night I thought about TDS is really wallowing in those seven deadly sins. Not sure which ones or how many but both greed and envy come to mind. Certainly those who think they are unaccountable for their own actions (not always the same people by the way) or should be responsible for the debts they incur or in the current uproar – should not be expected to return to the work place and/or be expected to inform their supervisors of they work progress.
Venting over for a minute – We all have better things to do with our time. However, might I also suggest you read an article that helped bring it together for me today entitled . Before you jump to envy, consider this by Rhonda Schrock.
Just something to think about – like Barack said “Elections have consequence” and frankly to the list of people who also inspired this blog, if you think blatant displays of hatred is Christian, well then you need to think about that. But feel free to agree or disagree – like my Father always told me “Consider the source – most are not worth you getting upset.” He was also fond of “wanting ain’t always getting” usually followed by “what is worth having is worth working for”
Why? because you will inevitably scratch the finish and then your bread pan is no longer safe to use because the Lord only knows what that base metal outside really is.
Sooner or later we all experience the dreaded “Stuck Paddle”
Now what you can do. It my experience that it is always best if you remove the paddle as soon as possible whether it is stuck in the pan or in the bread. In either case, once the crust hardens (and that is what is keeping the paddle from releasing) it just gets harder.
If you are fortunate, the first step to loosen and then remove a paddle is the “soapy soak”
If not so fortunate, there is a method described (sorta – kinda) in all the manuals I have read for KBS MBF models that is really well demonstrated in this video (no idea if he has affiliate links, just sharing useful information.
If your paddle is still inside the bread
First, using the point of a wooden skewer, I try to make a small cut along the top edge of the paddle – this results in less damage (as in not a huge chunk out of the bottom on the loaf). Second, using the skewer, instead of a metal anything, as shown in the “Dad” video, gently lift the paddle.
Brief Explanation of “Bread Dough Goldilocks Tiplet” Overly Dense loaves are primarily caused by improper/over-hydration/too much liquid.
NERD ALERT” AP (all purpose) and Bread flour have different rates of absorption.
It occurred to me that it is quite likely the flours used to test the manual & QSG ingredient quantities – are not the same as those routinely available in the USA and Canada – many of my UK and Eastern Euro Friends & family have confirmed this as well.
It has been my observation that if I reduce the liquid(s) called for in any recipe, and then make adjustments during the First STIR/MIX cycle (about 4 minutes after start) the density has a much better chance to being acceptable.
Too correct, during the first mix, check the consistency, adjust by adding a teaspoon of liquid if too dry. OR… if too wet, a scant teaspoon of flour. Allow it to mix.
Touch Test – the dough should feel like a damp baby bottom. If you don’t have a baby to practice the test, dampen the underside of your forearm, and touch about 4 inches above your wrist. You want a little bit of “give” and while damp, not sticky “feel”
When do it will depend on which cycle you are using – but generally after the last stir for that cycle.
In the guides (look at the top of the page) is a link to download a PDF of the “time/work sshedule”
My method:
-Consult the time/work schedule to estimate when the last stir/knead cycle will complete. Set a timer.
Prepare a plate or bowl, lightly greased is helpful
After the last stir/knead Cycle,
we get to take advantage of the feature “Power Interruption”.
You now have plenty of time to remove the pan,
(close to the lid to retain temp inside)
DUMP the dough onto lightly greased plate or bowl
Remove the paddle (you might have to dig it out of the dough or if you are lucky, just remove frm the spindle.
Replace the dough in the pan.
Open the lid and lock in the pan.
Lower the lid,
PLUG THE MACHINE BACK INTO THE OUTLET
(all caps because, well because sometimes I get distracted and have to learn things the hard way)
With planning and focus, this is really easy (tricky was when I had machines without the Memory for Power Interruption)
Honestly it takes longer to type the method than to do the removal.
Note: you really want to get it done as close as possible to the beginning of the last rise as possible – and as quickly as possible to retain as much heat as possible. Worst case, you may want to add a bit to the bake time.
