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[bakudan_bambino]

[The feed cuts on to Gokudera in the kitchens, a bright smile on his face. He's wearing an apron and the air seems a bit smoky, but that's pretty standard for him.]

Takeshi I made you a gift!

Don't laugh... I know messed up on it a bit.

[The camera is tilted down on his device, and he's showing off a loaf of bread that is completely burnt on the outside. If he were to cut it on camera, then the lovely other folks inhabiting the dome would see that it's all but raw on the inside.]

It wasn't supposed to turn out so dark...

Comments

[writtendestiny]

If it doesn't rise, it'll be more like a rock.

[Yes, he's pretty much right on the ball with that one.]

But that's what practice is for.

[bakudan_bambino]

Okay, so maybe I'll... take a picture of it so I can see the difference. I don't want to think it's proofed enough when it hasn't...

[writtendestiny]

Hm, that's a good idea, but it would be better if you can time it too.

[bakudan_bambino]

How long is standard?

[Does it depend on humidity and temperature, too? What if he adds an ingredient that's too hot and kills the yeast?! Is that even something he needs to consider?]

[writtendestiny]

That depends.

[He has it right. There's not one set time frame for such things.]

It could take an hour, or three hours, or if it's cold it could be left overnight. Just as long as the dough is twice the size.

[bakudan_bambino]

Ah so it has to double in size! Good to know!

[Okay he's taking notes. He's the nerdy type. Hopefully he can recall this information when they make bread next together.]

So it's better if it's warm? Does that speed it up?

[writtendestiny]

Yes, definitely. That's why I usually put a warm towel over it.

[At this rate she's going to just let him make the bread while she watches.]

The yeast likes it to be warm.

[bakudan_bambino]

[He'll definitely need supervision.]

So the dough is best room temperature, and left covered by a warm towel. Should the towel be moist? For humidity? [He thinks they'd already discussed something like that in person, but he hadn't been taking notes then and there's a lot to remember!]

[writtendestiny]

If you can, it's supposed to help.

[Well, she's happy to supervise. It might even be fun, and there are so many other things that can be baked apart from bread and cakes.]

You should tell me when you have time, we can use the kitchen again.

[bakudan_bambino]

I'll be sure to reach out to you on the network when I'm planning on making bread again. As of right now... I think this attempt is enough for today.

[He honestly feels a bit discouraged, but it's not like he's the kind of person to give up and admit defeat easily. Eventually, he'll make a good loaf of bread!]