Bread Recipes...???

[Stella]

Well I tried the express bake cycle on my bread making machine, and I'm afraid to say
that I goofed.  It was a raisin/nut bread.  I think it would have been fine had I 
understood that the 58 minute was for the l 1/2 lb loaf, and 80 for the 2 lb loaf.  I
used the 2 lb ingredients but set the timer for 58.  I have to admit that the 
instructions were not as clear as they should be.  I guess they assume that 
everyone knows which is for which I suppose.  Oh well, it is still ok, but it will have
to be toasted...the slices that is.

[thegeema]

Tasty, my recipe is slightly different than yours that I have used for the last 25 years +/- (it uses 2 T oil instead of 1/4 C and 2 1/4 tsp of yeast instead of 2 1/2) which goes to show you that the bread machine is forgiving (and not something to be afraid of). That is my story and I am going to stick to it.  ;)   And I usually let the machine do the baking also. I haven't made a lot of wheat or rye breads. I have some strange recipes for the machine. My yeast rolls is the Betty Crocker recipe.    
                                                                             
Happy Baking Stella!!  Hopefully the machine will come with a nice booklet.

[Stella]

Thank you Thegeema!  I'm so glad that I bought the bread making machine.  I was
invited by my best friend for dinner today.  So I decided to make a whole wheat bread  
 and bring it instead of something else.  I wrapped it nicely and used a pretty pink
ribbon to finish the wrapping.  Before we even got to the food, she cut a slice, and
buttered it....lol, she loved it.  

I'm glad you mentioned not to be afraid of the machine.  I will try....lol
 

[tasty]

What a nice thing to take to your friend, Stella.

Dinner rolls are a nice thing to make too, or how about cinnamon rolls!   So many choices!

[Stella]

Yes, there are many choices making breads. My next attempt will be a banana

bread and a chocolate zucchini bread. 


In my loaf yesterday, I added gluten.  What a difference.  The bread was so fluffy

and tasted better than without the gluten.

[thegeema]

I just found an interesting recipe for English Muffins done on dough cycle of bread machine. 

www.food.com/recipe/english-muffins-bread-machine-method-63244

It will be awhile before I try it as I am in the process of having a front tooth crowned so I am not even going to think about trying this recipe at this time -  but I thought that some of you might want to try it.  Happy Baking!!!!

[wilderness]

Stella, when I make yeast bread with rye or other heavy flours I use vital wheat gluten.  It makes a big difference in the texture.

Geema, I love homemade English Muffins.  In fact I am having them as the bun for tuna melt tonight.  I sometimes use the bread machine but usually I just knead with my stand mixer.  I have never had a problem using my regular recipes for just the dough cycle in the bread machine as long as it doesn't contain more than 3 cups of flour.

Another thing to take into consideration when making yeast breads is the humidity.  If it is humid you need less moisture in the dough and just of opposite if humidity is low.  I also like to work with chilled dough.  Also overnight in the refrigerator overnight seems to increase the yeast flavor.  In fact I just made pita bread dough and it can stay in the refrigerator up to a week.

Making a sponge for the base of your dough is also a good approach.  I like to let is sit for at least 12 hours.  I many times do this even if the recipe doesn't call for it.

Bet

[redsoxmom]

Here is my favorite bread recipe.
It is from King Arthur Flour

BREAD MACHINE BREAD - EASY AS CAN BE

Ingredients



Volume Ounces Grams


FOR LARGE (1 1/2 TO 2-POUND) MACHINE

1 cup lukewarm water

1/3 cup lukewarm milk

3 tablespoons butter

3 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

3 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast


FOR SMALL (1-POUND) MACHINE

2/3 cup lukewarm water

1/4 cup lukewarm milk

2 tablespoons butter

2 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

5 teaspoons sugar

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon active dry yeast or instant yeast

Instructions

Put all of the ingredients into your machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.

Program the machine for basic white bread, and press Start.

When the loaf is done, remove the pan from the machine. After about 5 minutes, gently shake the pan to dislodge the loaf, and turn it out onto a rack to cool.

Store, well-wrapped, on the counter for 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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