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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 07:45:50 AM
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OK and the confession is--- I have never made a loaf of bread using yeast. Where have I been? So I bought some yeast this week, boy that is not cheap! So now would someone please give me their best recipe for a loaf of white bread? I don't want to do the mJ started thing just yet. So just with the store bought yeast. What kind of flour? does it matter? I used to watch Grandma make it all time time, but all I remember is the smell and the butter. That was very good.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 07:48:21 AM
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Here is a really nice and easy one that is very tasty!
Ingredients:
* 6 cups flour, more or less, divided
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1 envelope active dry yeast
* 2 cups very warm water, about 120°
* 2 tablespoons softened butter
Preparation:
In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Beating at low speed, add the water and butter. Continue beating at high speed for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup flour and beat 4 minutes longer. Stir in 3 cups flour, or enough to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes,, or until dough is smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour as necessary.
Place dough in a large buttered bowl, turning to butter top. Cover with a clean towel and let rise for about 1 hour in a warm place, free of drafts. Punch dough down; knead until smooth. Cut dough in half, cover with the mixing bowl, and let stand for 15 minutes longer. Roll each half into a 12x9-inch rectangle. Starting with the narrow edge, roll up, turning ends under to make loaves to fit pans. Place rolls seam side down in greased loaf pans, 9x5x3-inches. Cover pans with clean towel and let rise in warm place until double, about 45 minutes. Bake loaves at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes, or until loaves sound hollow when tapped with fingers. Remove from pans to racks; brush with butter for a soft, more flavorful crust, if desired.
Makes 2 loaves of white bread.
Alee
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 08:05:44 AM
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yummm...sounds good and also easy..
have fun Nancy!
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
BLESSED ARE THE CRACKED FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT!
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 08:12:22 AM
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ooh let us know how your bread turns out. I used to make bread all the time when I lived at home. I eventually got mine to where it didnt turn out like bricks, but it sure took a long time.I haven't made bread since I lived at home. Sheesh! It's been 9 years or so. Goodness! Maybe in the new house..lol
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Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
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Grandma Mar
Farmgirl in Training
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Marlene
Bolingbrook
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 09:24:49 AM
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I just want to share with you a pic of bread I made at Christmas. I had so much to do during the holidays that I made it easier by using a loaf of Rhodes frozen bread dough and shaped it into this Teddy Bear. My husband said it looked so nice, he almost hated to eat it. :-) It was fun and my first try at bread art, so it's not perfect. It tasted yummy, though.
Mend and make do. - Old English Proverb
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Edited by - Grandma Mar on Jan 31 2009 09:25:37 AM |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 09:32:42 AM
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Thank you Alee, and Grandma mar your bear is too cute, aren't you clever. Jess, make some bread.
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 09:56:37 AM
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Marlene ; the bear is so cute.
Nancy.
I use to make 2 loaves of bread every week
Plus cake and cookies etc.
When my son was younger.
Now, I can't stand long without my body getting numb
Anyways.
We don't need all that; too fattening.
I miss the home made bread.
My Mom use to make home made French bread Yummy, Sheila
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Grandma Mar
Farmgirl in Training
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Marlene
Bolingbrook
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 10:13:27 AM
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I remember my mother used to make homemade bread all the time by kneading it by hand. I've made it a few times, but have back trouble so have little arm strength to knead the dough these days. My true confession is that I cheat and often use the Rhodes bread dough. I mostly make bread in my bread machine, but it doesn't compare with the bread mama used to make. She was a true homemaker wife and mother who raised four kids and worked full time in a factory. I haven't a clue as to how she did all that she did. It seemed she had very little time to herself, but never complained.
Mend and make do. - Old English Proverb
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 10:19:30 AM
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I have another sourdough starter growing, but I may have to make a yeast bread..all this talk has got my mouth watering.. maybe Rhodes is the way to go.. It is quick.
Cheryl
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 3:45:27 PM
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How's your bread coming along? I started some and it is so cold in my kitchen I put the dough in the laundry room with the dryer on, it leaks nice hot moist air. Bread is so funny, sometimes it is wonderful, sometimes not. I use King Arthur flour, which is unbleached, usually have really good luck with that.....
I decided to make one loaf of bread and cinnamon buns with the other batter. This should be interesting, but at least the bread dough is rising a little better...
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 6:16:46 PM
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I used to make bread but now I don't even like bread and nobody would eat it. Oh I am sure the girls would but......My MIL was a great baker and made bread almost continually or anything with yeast, roll, pasteries etc. and one of the best compliments my husband ever gave me was his saying my bread was better than MOMs. I couldn't believe that coming from momma's boy.
So, Nancy Jo let us know how it turns out. It is fun to make I think. If nothing else the smells are good and the fresh, hot heel with butter melting off is YUMMY. MB
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 09:48:02 AM
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Nancy Jo - I use bread flour. And a bread baker. But at least I know there are no preservatives, and all the ingredients are ones I know. I have not bought a loaf of bread in months. I love making it, but have not gotten expert enough to make it and bake it in the oven. I want to try MaryJanes Artisan bread, maybe soon........
Boy, you are right about the yeast, I got some Friday, and it was 7.99 for a small jar of Red Star.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Feb 01 2009 09:49:18 AM |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 09:51:28 AM
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confessions go to Dutchy...she's the NUN!
Linda in Scranton, PA
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 1:19:06 PM
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| Jeannie, that is how much yeast is at my local store. I never buy it there. It is about $3 cheaper at Wal-mart Supercenter. Don't get to a supercenter very often but it is worth the trip. |
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skdouglass
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Orcutt
California
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 4:19:46 PM
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If you intend to pursue yeast baking, you'll want to procure your yeast from a warehouse store or restaurant supply store. Instead of the pricey little envelopes or jars, it comes packaged in large bags - on the order of a pound or two - at a proportionally much lower price. It stays fresh in the freezer for a long time. The "use by" date on the large bags refer to an open bag on an bakery's work surface. I've had my yeast stay active and useful for more than a year after its "use by" date.
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 4:23:17 PM
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Marlene! adorable!!
Linda in Scranton, PA
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
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Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 5:47:33 PM
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Nancy...I have never made bread either....it is one of the thigns i want to do before i die.....it's all about the little things:)
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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