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Shelf Life of Ingredients / KA surprise
Hello everyone, I'll be back home very soon and can't wait to get back into the kitchen. My flours, sugars, etc have been unused for 3 months. In fact the KA flours (including whole wheat) were purchased just before leaving. They are either in an airtight container or ziploc. I saw the thread about WW and questioning it's quality. Is three months too long?
I can't wait to get my order in from King Arthur - Lot's of great things I've been wanting to buy should already be waiting for me at the post office. Like Christmas a morning gift from me to me: Thermapen, artisan and baguette loaf paper bags (can't wait to hand out bread in those!), SAF yeast (anybody have experience with this brand?), cut parchment for half-sheet pans (no more curled edges), a sourdough starter so I don't have to wait to build one (Although a very nice woman in San Diego has offered to share hers with me - how friendly is that!), starter crock, a professional couche - can't wait.
Have a good weekend
SDbaker
Welcome home! And here's more than you ever wanted to know about food storage:
http://www.baking911.com/pantry/storage_ingredients.htm
Susan
Susan, great info. But my flour has been at room temp.. The chart is for fridge. I have so much grocery shopping to do, I'll just look for KAs flours too.
Many thanks.
SDbaker
Hehe--You missed the NOT, SDBaker!
Yes, whole grains do need refrigeration for longer storage.
Susan