Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

@Escaped_Goat it's an Aucma one, but I actually found the instructions! They were in the pile of papers from 2 years ago. These days at least I have the piles separate for each year and know where the piles are. I really need to get into those piles and reduce /file /dispose of them...but it's such a big task.

I wasn't going to mention the bread again, seeing as you can't have any...but it's kind of you to ask.

@NatureLover Yay! Glad you found them! Feel free to talk bread. I only just got my papers done in early March. Took me forever but was good to get them done before my surgery.

Burnt out a shredder in the sorting process 😂 😂

Oh no for the burnt out shredder! @Escaped_Goat

Does this mean you are up to date with all the paperwork in your life? 😮 I am gobsmacked. That is a huge accomplishment! I honestly don't know anyone who can say that.

Thanks for always being so encouraging. I'll let you know how the bread works out.

@NatureLover I guess I am. I don't have a lot of paperwork now.

How's the bread going?

I did my grocery order for collection tomorrow. Cleaned my tiny kitchen. Watched Netflix. Ate healthy so far. Realised I use far too many cleaning cloths every week... 😂 😂 Then realised I own too many cleaning cloths because I've never run out!!

Haha! You can't own too many cleaning cloths. I counted mine and I have 122 face washers, all nicely folded on the shelf in colour order! Hopefully that makes you feel better 😄

It sounds like you've had a productive day, well done. So have I. The bread is nearly ready...it smells a bit garlicky as I added the garlic granules.

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@NatureLover Oh that sounds perfect.. colour coded. All folded the same way I hope!

When I was due for my surgery and the booklet said I'd need help with things like laundry I freaked out a little because nobody can fold the way I fold so I'd either have to teach someone or have them bring it to me and let me fold it. 😂 😂 Turns out the virus happened and I had to fold it myself anyway. 😁

Garlicky bread sounds divine! Enjoy!

@Escaped_Goat Yes, all the cloths are folded exactly the same way and pointing in the same direction, with their fold to the left 😄 If my health or other things feel out of control, at least I can control my cloths! I can see you understand how important folding is 😄

The bread tasted yummy but was disappointingly flat - it didn't rise to the top of the tin. I used a different yeast as the sachets weren't available...maybe that's why? It was still nice and soft inside. I've never used the proper breadmaking flour as I've never wanted to spend the extra money, but maybe I'll try it once it becomes available again, and if they have smaller packets of it.

I am happy to see some laughing smilies in your message...I hope that maybe means you've ended up having a slightly better day today?

@NatureLover I have had a slightly better day. Thank you!

It's definitely all about the folding. I folded some sheets and towels for my daughter-in-law once and now she folds the towels that way. She hasn't mastered the sheets yet.

I've never used the fancy flour.. blame the yeast. I made some a couple of months ago and the yeast was expired so I added a bit extra but it turned out I didn't need to. 😂

Apparently you can't rely on yeast no matter what!

@Escaped_Goat I'm happy to hear your day was a bit better. Hopefully tomorrow will be a bit better again.

I see you are the Expert Folder in your family 🙂

I'm guessing your bread rose over the top of the tin? Did it make a mess? Thanks for the cautionary tale...I was thinking of adding extra next time, but maybe not!

@NatureLover It didn't go over but it was a very tall loaf. Pressed right up tight against the lid of the bread machine. It was a great loaf though texture wise.

You can always have yummy garlicky toast if yours is a bit soft or cheese toasties... yummy!