The Big Bread Thread ?

[Emmit]

Lidl had strong bread flour last week here in Scotland and my sister in law said Aldi also had bread flour.

My sister said most of the ethnic shops also had flour as did the people who usually supply restaurants.

These 'Ethnic' shops you speak of.
Are they the ones that serve Emmit's in Cornwall.

If so, I'll get me coat.

 

[billym]

Ah Shipton Mill ......... the best flour one can buy (in my humble opinion)

I used to collect mine direct from the mill...... that alone is a good reason to visit, it's a wonderful place.

48kgs delivered to today( not all for us I must add)

 

[Coolcats]

Here is my first attempt from scratch. Not from a packet mix or in a bread machine. It's not pretty but it has all the right sounds, smells and crusty bits.
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Perfection who needs a uniform mass produced looking loaf anyway, I suspect it tastes deliciou?

 

[Coolcats]

48kgs delivered to today( not all for us I must add)

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48 Kilo’s will keep you in bread for about 18-24 months unless your a pub

 

[Armytwowheels]

Perfection who needs a uniform mass produced looking loaf anyway, I suspect it tastes deliciou?

Oh it really did. I cannot quiet believe how lovely it was, for one of my efforts anyway.

The only thing was I put some sesame seeds in, just 2 table spoons, but they had completely disappeared. There was a slight taste but no texture of the seeds.

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[billym]

48 Kilo’s will keep you in bread for about 18-24 months unless your a pub

I think you may have missed this bit........
(not all for us I must add)

 

[Coolcats]

I think you may have missed this bit........
(not all for us I must add)

Apologies I did miss that bit ?

 

[denisejoe]

Oh it really did. I cannot quiet believe how lovely it was, for one of my efforts anyway.

The only thing was I put some sesame seeds in, just 2 table spoons, but they had completely disappeared. There was a slight taste but no texture of the seeds.

You'd be better putting the seeds on top rather than in the mix if you want the texture.

 

[LesW]

My second go at a white loaf.. Very pleased with the result.

 

[Coolcats]

My second go at a white loaf.. Very pleased with the result. View attachment 379052

Topped with poppy seeds By the look of it ? looks amazing and bet it won’t last long ?

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[Puddleduck]

My yeast sample is due on Saturday Looking forward to that. People have found me Genius bread which I appreciate but I do miss home baked

It will be interesting getting the flour mix correct with the new makes of sorghum and millet flours - they do behave differently to the brand I used before all this.

 

[LesW]

Topped with poppy seeds By the look of it ? looks amazing and bet it won’t last long ?

Yep.. nearly all gone along with Mrs W's home made soup..

A lot of the seeds seem to fall off when taking the bread from the oven, I think I should have 'patted' them into the top before putting it into the oven..

 

[Chockswahay]

I’m still at it with my experimental hob top soda bread?

This one is 100% Wholemeal goodness with no dairy......just flour, water and cider vinegar (and of course the soda, tartar and salt!) ?

It actually is SO close to yeasted Wholemeal Bread ????

Super yummy and all gone now?

 

[Puddleduck]

A lot of the seeds seem to fall off when taking the bread from the oven, I think I should have 'patted' them into the top before putting it into the oven..

Use an egg wash to hold the seeds on perhaps?

 

[Coolcats]

Use an egg wash to hold the seeds on perhaps?

Bakers just brush the top with water and sprinkle the seeds on, loads of seeds always fall off it's just how it is

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[Coolcats]

A 300g white loaf with Blue Cheese and Raisins, after the first knock back plus the cheese and raisins in, then after the 2nd knock back and just before placing in the oven slit the top and insert chunks of Blue cheese 20mins later.....drugs erm well just mouth watering cheesy bread

 

[olley]

Super yummy and all gone now?

Guts.

 

[Chockswahay]

Guts.

It was only a small one ?

 

[Hawkstone]

Not terribly exciting, just a normal loaf in the breadmaker but I did make some yummy cream of leek and potato soup to go with it.

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[Coolcats]

Not terribly exciting, just a normal loaf in the breadmaker but I did make some yummy cream of leek and potato soup to go with it. View attachment 379155TView attachment 379156

Better make some more I think we all want some ?? looks delicious

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[Puddleduck]

MichelleRyall that looks lovely and I have a "go to" recipe which might not be exciting but pretty much works every time to give an edible loaf I call it my Everyday Bread but will use different settings on the breadmaker to change the crust and texture a little.

EDIT: Also sometimes just use the breadmaker to mix the dough, do first prove and knock back then tip it out to rise again and then bake in the oven.

 

[Chockswahay]

Not terribly exciting, just a normal loaf in the breadmaker

Ain't nuthin wrong in that it will still taste better and be better than shop bought 'factory' bread

But......... if you have the time (and most of us do at the moment) why not have a go at making a loaf by hand? very rewarding and even better

I started out with a bread machine......... it's a bit like a gateway drug haha

 

[Hawkstone]

Ain't nuthin wrong in that it will still taste better and be better than shop bought 'factory' bread

But......... if you have the time (and most of us do at the moment) why not have a go at making a loaf by hand? very rewarding and even better

I started out with a bread machine......... it's a bit like a gateway drug haha

I love hand made bread but sadly my arthritic thumbs say no. I have had two surgeries on one thumb and it is much improved but breadmaking is definitely out, as is opening jars, opening tins and peeling butternut squash....lol. Thank goodness for electric can openers and ready chopped veg. Gosh I sound old and decrepit. That’s the reward I got for being a trampoline and gymnastic coach for years.

 

[Coolcats]

I love hand made bread but sadly my arthritic thumbs say no. I have had two surgeries on one thumb and it is much improved but breadmaking is definitely out, as is opening jars, opening tins and peeling butternut squash....lol. Thank goodness for electric can openers and ready chopped veg. Gosh I sound old and decrepit. That’s the reward I got for being a trampoline and gymnastic coach for years.

Thats why bread machines where invented, some tasty loaves just as you want them Hopefully you still get to coach Gymnastics

 

[Puddleduck]

I love hand made bread but sadly my arthritic thumbs say no. I have had two surgeries on one thumb and it is much improved but breadmaking is definitely out, as is opening jars, opening tins and peeling butternut squash....lol. Thank goodness for electric can openers and ready chopped veg. Gosh I sound old and decrepit. That’s the reward I got for being a trampoline and gymnastic coach for years.

I have similar reasons for using the breadmaker - plus gluten free is a black art.

Using the machine to do the work and then doing the second rise and bake in the oven works well

Because of the issues I've had in getting yeast I was wondering if making the dough and keeping half in the fridge, baking half but feeding the other half as one does with sourdough might work. Anyone know?

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[Chockswahay]

I love hand made bread but sadly my arthritic thumbs say no. I have had two surgeries on one thumb and it is much improved but breadmaking is definitely out, as is opening jars, opening tins and peeling butternut squash....lol. Thank goodness for electric can openers and ready chopped veg. Gosh I sound old and decrepit. That’s the reward I got for being a trampoline and gymnastic coach for years.

Well .......... you don't really have to knead dough that much to get good results. Here is a link for one of my favourite bakers that shows how to make bread with minimal handling. I often take it a step further and increase the hydration to around 65% to 70% and then simply do a few stretch and folds in the bowl every 10 mins then repeat 3 times.

Patrick Ryan easy to make bread

Strangely enough sourdough requires hardly any effort so even easier (but harder to get it right hehe)

 

[Chockswahay]

I was wondering if making the dough and keeping half in the fridge, baking half but feeding the other half as one does with sourdough might work. Anyone know?

There is a method (Artisan bread in 5 minutes a day....book) which involves making up the dough and keeping it in the fridge for whenever you are ready............. I have tried it but the results were not to my liking.

Generally the yeast tends to run out of energy and the dough itself still tends to overprove with time.

Why not try the Patrick Ryan method but adapt it for your own particular kneads (like the way I did that? haha)

 

[Puddleduck]

Why not try the Patrick Ryan method but adapt it for your own particular kneads (like the way I did that? haha)

Most gluten free "dough" is actually more like a thick batter to start with and you whisk it or use a spoon. As the yeast grows the batter becomes soft and similar in looks to uncured foam filler. If you get that sort of look prior to baking you will get a good loaf.

If you actually get a dough it lurks at the bottom, doesn't really rise and is like rubber in texture after baking.

When my yeast comes I will try to take photos. Found this on the net which gives you an idea - it can be even more liquid than that.

 

[Hawkstone]

Well .......... you don't really have to knead dough that much to get good results. Here is a link for one of my favourite bakers that shows how to make bread with minimal handling. I often take it a step further and increase the hydration to around 65% to 70% and then simply do a few stretch and folds in the bowl every 10 mins then repeat 3 times.

Patrick Ryan easy to make bread

Strangely enough sourdough requires hardly any effort so even easier (but harder to get it right hehe)

Tell me about it. I actually made a fab starter. Thought I could get hubby to do the manual stuff. 6 days later and it was looking great...first prove...still looking great ...2nd proof...dire. Tasted nice but weighed a ton. I may have another go. And also I do have a perfectly capable hubby and son at home currently...should put them to work.

 

[Chockswahay]

Tell me about it. I actually made a fab starter. Thought I could get hubby to do the manual stuff. 6 days later and it was looking great...first prove...still looking great ...2nd proof...dire. Tasted nice but weighed a ton. I may have another go. And also I do have a perfectly capable hubby and son at home currently...should put them to work.

Try Patrick's Sourdough video

Also I've just realised my oversight .......... use a stand mixer to do the kneading

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