On 6/15/2012 12:11 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 15/06/2012 8:29 AM, Janet wrote:
>
>> In my climate I just run the cold tap a minute until the water coming
>> out is *really* cold from deep underground.
>
> My water comes from a well and sits in the tank in the water pressure
> system. Unless I flush with 5 gallons, it is more likely to be room
> temperature. From my experience I think that is good enough. Putting a
> couple tablespoons of water into three cups of flour and shortening is
> going to warm up the water instantly anyway. The important thing is to
> use at least cool, not hot water.

I measure out my water, then pop it in the fridge or freezer while I
weigh out the other ingredients.

"S Viemeister" > wrote in message
...
> On 6/15/2012 12:11 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 15/06/2012 8:29 AM, Janet wrote:
>>
>>> In my climate I just run the cold tap a minute until the water coming
>>> out is *really* cold from deep underground.
>>
>> My water comes from a well and sits in the tank in the water pressure
>> system. Unless I flush with 5 gallons, it is more likely to be room
>> temperature. From my experience I think that is good enough. Putting a
>> couple tablespoons of water into three cups of flour and shortening is
>> going to warm up the water instantly anyway. The important thing is to
>> use at least cool, not hot water.
>
> I measure out my water, then pop it in the fridge or freezer while I weigh
> out the other ingredients.

That's a great idea.


W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)

"S Viemeister" > wrote in message
...
> On 6/15/2012 12:11 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 15/06/2012 8:29 AM, Janet wrote:
>>
>>> In my climate I just run the cold tap a minute until the water coming
>>> out is *really* cold from deep underground.
>>
>> My water comes from a well and sits in the tank in the water pressure
>> system. Unless I flush with 5 gallons, it is more likely to be room
>> temperature. From my experience I think that is good enough. Putting a
>> couple tablespoons of water into three cups of flour and shortening is
>> going to warm up the water instantly anyway. The important thing is to
>> use at least cool, not hot water.
>
> I measure out my water, then pop it in the fridge or freezer while I weigh
> out the other ingredients.


I always have a container of ice water in the fridge, I drink lots of water.

Cheri

On 15/06/2012 1:08 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
> On 6/15/2012 12:11 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 15/06/2012 8:29 AM, Janet wrote:
>>
>>> In my climate I just run the cold tap a minute until the water coming
>>> out is *really* cold from deep underground.
>>
>> My water comes from a well and sits in the tank in the water pressure
>> system. Unless I flush with 5 gallons, it is more likely to be room
>> temperature. From my experience I think that is good enough. Putting a
>> couple tablespoons of water into three cups of flour and shortening is
>> going to warm up the water instantly anyway. The important thing is to
>> use at least cool, not hot water.
>
> I measure out my water, then pop it in the fridge or freezer while I
> weigh out the other ingredients.

You can measure the water and add an ice cube. If you are working at a
reasonable speed it is not going to affect the volume of water much.