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Farm Kitchen:  This is not "Bread The Mary Jane Way"........  |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
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 Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 6:43:23 PM
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So, as some of you may remember, I tried to make the sour dough bread the Mary Jane way. And as some of you may remember, each time I baked a rock....I purchased two cast iron pots. A couple bags of organic flour. So you see, I had a small investment that was not paying out for me.
So.....after my husband made a couple more requests for fresh baked bread, I decided to get out my 1963 Better Holmes and Garden bread book. (Now please keep in mind, I was born in 1962. This book has been in the family for a while.
After 6 cups of sifted flour, 2 cups of scalded milk. Some white sugar and salt. OH, and of course, the 1/4 cup of warm water and one package of dry yeast.....(and don’t forget the 2 1/2 hours of rise...)
Looks good...
I punched it down. And waited about another 2 Hours. Split the mass in two.
One loaf is plain white bread. The cast iron pot has a cinnamon swirl loaf.
I cooked the plain bread for about 30-35 minutes.
Then the cinnamon swirls for 30-35 minutes.
Wow...did the house smell yummy...
The sugar and cinnamon made some nice syrup around the loaf. It was all bubbly.
I added a simple powder sugar, butter, vanilla extract frosting.
yummy, yummy, yummy.
Now, in time, when it is a little warmer I will again try the Mary Jane sour dough bread. I love sour dough bread.
But for the moment, I think I will stick to Better Homes and Gardens...
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
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FreckledNiki
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Niki
Baldwinsville
NY
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 04:36:26 AM
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Thank you for the pictures... I am so craving fresh bread now!!! I made a bunch of bread at the holidays a few years back and have been wishing I would take the time to make it again!
Yours looks so good!!!
FreckledNiki
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 07:59:01 AM
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I tried the sourdough the other way too and my house is just too cold right now. So I will try again when it warms up. But yours looks yummo!! Thanks for the pictures!
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4185 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 4:33:27 PM
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I have that book, great recipes! Anyway you make bread is a great way! Keep up the good work.
Michele |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2009 : 4:18:07 PM
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I should have baked some more bread yesterday. We had that nasty northeaster hit NJ. It was not a lot of snow, but gosh it was freezing.
But I agree with you Michele, anyway home baked bread is great!
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9354 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 07:21:43 AM
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Oh Kathy,
Your bread looks delicious! I think you did not get as much snow as we did in our section of NJ. We got plenty and it drifted so was a real mess here. I think I will have to get out the Bosch and mix up some dough. I make whole wheat and it has been a very long time since I've had a chance to make any. But you have inspired me. Do I understand that you baked the cinnamon loaf in a cast iron pan in the oven?
Denise
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 4:28:23 PM
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Denise,
Yes I baked the cinnamon loaf in a 2 quart cast iron dutch oven.
It baked up wonderfully.
I dont remember what part of NJ you are from. I am south central. We got about 6-8 inches. But it was kind of fluffy. The wind was wicked tho.
I have some money coming to me from our company stock option plan. I am going to purchase the best stand mixer I can find. My daughter works at Bed Bath and beyond. I can get some realy good deals on demo/shelf models. It is something I have always wanted but just did not feel right purchasing.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9354 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 6:44:46 PM
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I am in South western NJ not far from the Del. Mem. bridge
Denise
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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