Bread after the end of the World

[Bladerunner]

OK, so maybe not the end of the world, just end of the world as we know it.

Assuming all you have access to is flour, salt, milk powder, and anything else that has a reasonably long shelf life (but not yeast or baking powder), can you make any type of bread? i.e. flat bread, naan, tortillas, etc.

How long would bread mix that has been vacuum sealed last before it refuses to rise?

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Be lucky (and doughn't panic)

[Brambles]

There's Chappati's, Pancakes, Scotch pancakes, oatcakes and of course Sourdough. There's bound to be loads more I've not mentioned too.

[pseudonym]

Sourdough recipe seen on The Fabulous Baker Brothers:

http://www.channel4.com/4food/recipes/t ... ead-recipe

Here's the episode:

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the- ... od#3279857

[Bladerunner]

I had a look at the sourdough recipe/instructions. Did I read it right? Just adding water a flour in a sealable jar will capture airborne yeast particles?

If that is true then I am a lot more knowledgeable today than I was yesterday. Thanks

Be lucky (and impressed)

[jean405]

I had a look at the sourdough recipe/instructions. Did I read it right? Just adding water a flour in a sealable jar will capture airborne yeast particles?

If that is true then I am a lot more knowledgeable today than I was yesterday. Thanks

Be lucky (and impressed)

Yes, you keep a little bit of the mix and use it for the next batch of dough you make. It gets better and better over time. My MIL used to bake sourdough bread for the whole family when she retired, and had the yeast going for ages.

[diamond lil]

Sourdough bread will run forever. But I prefer Scots oatcakes, made from oatmeal and salt, and cooked on the fire, no oven.

[maxilaura]

I've also been thinking of the likes of this thread, but not only bread, but also fresh milk and yoghurt, the two things that are most consumed in my house.

[bulldogeagle]

Dampers ala Ray Mears!

[diamond lil]

Well milk is easy lol there is actually a way to get it without going to Tescos involves a goat or a coo I'm being evil, lol - but I dono about yoghurt , does anybody know if way back in time there was a fermented milk type food that would taste good?

[nickdutch]

Flour and water damper or twists around a stick made from flour and water dough.

OR keep bicarbonate of soda and Cream of Tartar SEPARATE in storage and recombine them when you need a baking power at a ratio of 1 Bicarb 2 Cream of Tartar. and if you are making up a baking powder of normal strength, make 1/2 cream of tartar 1/4 bicarb 1/4 rice flour (or any flour really)