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Thanks! Now all I need to know is what you consider room temperature (it's chilly in my neck of the woods).
You're most welcome, Zazie!

We were probably around 70°, give or take a couple.
If you're below 60°, an extra hour or two should do it.
I was getting visible activity (bubbles!) before the bake, so if you see the dough starting to wake up and get happy - it's ready.

Also, my mix time was 6 1/2 minutes using a Bosch Universal mixer (standard bowl).
If using a KitchenAid, probably 4-5 minutes and not too big of a batch - especially if you do use high-gluten flour.
It is rough on machines.
 

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    Good morning random folks. I'm spending my morning on the deck, with coffee and vape, of course. Today is overcast but no rain in the guess. I have a hummingbird bird that has been checking out the feeder, but afraid to try it, probably because I'm sitting out here. The nectar level is getting low, so I'm sure the hummers are feeding. I have a lot to do these next couple of days because I have a group of 20 missionaries in training coming for dinner tomorrow night. I was going to set up one of the tables on the deck, but since there's a 50% chance of rain tomorrow, it looks like I'll have to squeeze two tables into the dining room. At least I have a dining room, which is more than I can say for my last place.
    Good afternoon, Terri.:)
     

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    I don't have a decent stand mixer, so I'd be kneading by hand. I'll probably follow the method I use for the no-knead bread that I make regularly and allow the dough to rise at room temperature overnight and then bung it in the fridge for three days.
     

    gloopdegurp

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    I don't have a decent stand mixer, so I'd be kneading by hand. I'll probably follow the method I use for the no-knead bread that I make regularly and allow the dough to rise at room temperature overnight and then bung it in the fridge for three days.
    Is that the "stretch and fold" method?
     
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    Good evening random folks. I've been busy working on tomorrow night's dinner. I've baked and frosted 2 sheet cakes. Shrinkflation has hit the cake mixes, for sure. I was hoping to get 12 pieces per cake, but the cake is so thin that it looks more like it will be 8, so I had to buy stuff for a third one. I've washed and snapped 3 bags of what I thought were 2 lb bags of green beans, but it turns out they were only 1.75 lbs, so I got 2 more bags which need processing. I've made the garlic bread, and I've cooked the chicken for the tetrazinni. Tomorrow is gonna be busier. I still have to make sun tea (assuming there is sun tomorrow), cook the tetrazinni and green beans, make a salad. I then have to go pick up a table and chairs, set those and my own up, and cut the cakes, and set up the food to be served. Fortunately, they've taken the rain out of the forecast, except maybe for some scattered showers. I'll have to play it by ear as to whether or not to set up a table outside. I only have to feed these people, not entertain them as well.
     

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    Good evening random folks. I've been busy working on tomorrow night's dinner. I've baked and frosted 2 sheet cakes. Shrinkflation has hit the cake mixes, for sure. I was hoping to get 12 pieces per cake, but the cake is so thin that it looks more like it will be 8, so I had to buy stuff for a third one. I've washed and snapped 3 bags of what I thought were 2 lb bags of green beans, but it turns out they were only 1.75 lbs, so I got 2 more bags which need processing. I've made the garlic bread, and I've cooked the chicken for the tetrazinni. Tomorrow is gonna be busier. I still have to make sun tea (assuming there is sun tomorrow), cook the tetrazinni and green beans, make a salad. I then have to go pick up a table and chairs, set those and my own up, and cut the cakes, and set up the food to be served. Fortunately, they've taken the rain out of the forecast, except maybe for some scattered showers. I'll have to play it by ear as to whether or not to set up a table outside. I only have to feed these people, not entertain them as well.
    Good luck.
     
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    Good evening, hitt.:) Hope you feel lots better.
    It’s a noticeable improvement in my lower back. I’m going to wait a couple days until I’m off the prednisone to decide if I want more adjustments.
     

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    It’s a noticeable improvement in my lower back. I’m going to wait a couple days until I’m off the prednisone to decide if I want more adjustments.
    Glad for the improvement you have,
     

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