Bread making thread

[Hedi Mitchell]

A while back, @Hedi Mitchell mentioned using a King Arthur Flour kit for making foccacia. I saw the mixes for sale in Kroger and bought a couple; today I decided to try one out. It was very easy to make, basically adding olive oil and hot water; everything else is included in the kit.

It turned out really good, and I baked it in my Breville countertop oven. Crunchy outside and soft inside; I think it will make great sandwich bread. If interested, you might find the kit in your local grocery store, or buy directly from King Arthur website... https://shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/crisp-airy-focaccia-mix-kit

Thanks for the recommendation, Hedi!!

this bread is a favorite of mine. Tomato and garlic one the best. I am going to otry and make tomatoes and garlic in this next one/
Tom thumbs stores make the best ones. The mix is not here at Walmart so Amazon only place to get. And you be most Welcome!

 

[Beth Gallagher]

If I could get my hands on a Basque sourdough starter, I might suffer temporary insanity and try making Sheepherders bread again. Back in the day, I ground my own grain and it was a real trick using Triticale. There are several recipes for using yeast to make cast iron oven bread, but I don't think it would be any different than just making a loaf. Coating the insides of the cast iron oven with lard, might be what adds to the flavor besides the sourdough.

Another thing is that the foreign made cast iron doesn't work like the old USA made ones. The USA is smoother and once seasoned didn't require much lard to coat it. There is flavor in those old coatings.

There is debate where the dough should be all hand worked or if using a machine makes any difference. I advocate for hand kneading. I found that feeling the dough, tells you when it is ready. It will take a few flat ugly loaves before you get it all pretty. Even the ugly ones taste good.

I am searching for a traditional recipe.

I like to make the "no-knead bread" in a dutch oven. The high heat and humidity in the pot creates a gorgeous loaf with a dense crust and airy crumb. Plus, the bread is really easy and quick to make.

Here's a video on the no-knead bread (and yes, that is "the" Jenny Jones, haha.)

 

[Krystal Shay]

I like to make the "no-knead bread" in a dutch oven. The high heat and humidity in the pot creates a gorgeous loaf with a dense crust and airy crumb. Plus, the bread is really easy and quick to make.

Here's a video on the no-knead bread (and yes, that is "the" Jenny Jones, haha.)

Her big pink gloves and polka dot apron makes her look a little like Minnie Mouse.

 

[Beth Gallagher]

Her big pink gloves and polka dot apron makes her look a little like Minnie Mouse.

She is very entertaining with a great sense of humor. I really like her cooking videos but she "retired" from her channel a few years ago.

 

[Beth Gallagher]

Jacques Pepin No Knead Bread. (4 minute video)

 

[Don Alaska]

My wife made gluten-free soda bread tonight and it was delicious! Really better than the stuff with regular flour. No sugar either, but it had a LOT of raisins.

 

[Yvonne Smith]

I found this recipe for a spinach and oatmeal flatbread, and it looks pretty easy to make, and a good way to get more fresh greens into my diet. I am going to try making this today, and will report back how it goes.

 

[Yvonne Smith]

I think I put too much spinach in and not enough salt, and mine never did puff up, even though I rolled it pretty thin. It defnintely has that spinach taste, but I think if I make some hummus and have it along with that, it should be fine. It will have a lot of good greens and fiber , that is for sure. I am thinking that if I added a carrot next time, that would turn the mixture brown, so it would not be as green as these are, and maybe add more to the flavor than just spinach.