Favourite bread recipes - what are yours?

mum_of_4

rosieben wrote: »

could be just air yes, but I think the only way you'll know is to try it Is it a new recipe you tried?

Actually it's fine. So far out of my first three it's the best loaf. Quite fluffy in the middle with a crisp crust. I think i'm getting the hang of it now.

pinknfluffy

Not sure if I'm in the right place...but do you need to add dried milk powder to hm bread, I have always bought the bread mix already done but by mistake I have bought bread making flour...

rosieben

pinknfluffy wrote: »

Not sure if I'm in the right place...but do you need to add dried milk powder to hm bread, I have always bought the bread mix already done but by mistake I have bought bread making flour...

I used to but don't bother any more. I use a very basic recipe of flour, yeast, oil, water and just a smidgeon of salt and sugar which I found on OS a long time ago - here in post #2.

I think its a case of experimenting until you find what you and your family like best.

pinknfluffy

Thanks rosieben i will give it a try without it.. did think of throwing the flour away but that wouldn't be very MSE would it...

lbt_2

After eventually finding the book I was looking for - The Complete Bread Machine Cookbook, Sonia Allison, I cannot buy a new copy!! :huh: Think it must be out of print because I can only find used copies that cost as much (if not more) as a new copy.

I think I have been spending too long on MSE because I REFUSE to pay more than I should!!!! :eek: Will have to photocopy the recipes from the library instead.

touch*my*food*feel*myfork

Well, i made the marmite loaf today and it hasn't gone quite to plan!

I made it by hand, but it didn't seem to rise very much and i left it for a good hour - also now it has baked it is quite stodgy - although still tastes good and wont go to waste.
Will have to borrow my mums bread maker and try again.

Also got the bread making book mentioned above from the library today so will have a look through that for some more tasty recipes.

Pitlanepiglet

lbt wrote: »

If the loaf rises then collapses, it means there was too much yeast in it.

Or too much water...

I like the marmite bread recipe, I'll try that soon!

bertiebots

lbt wrote: »

Hiya, I have just taken mine out of my MRFB and it looks amazing, and the house smells delicious - like Marmite on toast. We are going to try ours as the bread for old english sausage and cheese sandwiches tonight (not exactly a proper meal but I really wanted to try out the bread ), but if there is any left tomorrow I think it will be good for cheese sandwiches.

Here is the recipe - let me know how you get on:

Marmite loaf:
3 tsp Marmite
1 tbsp hot water
275ml cold water less 1tbsp
2 tbsp oil
450g soft grain strong white bread flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp caster sugar
1/2 tsp instant or fast-acting dried yeast

Mix the marmite in the hot water.

Add to breadmaker with the cold water.

Add oil and half the flour

Add salt and sugar, then rest of flour, then yeast on top.

Turn bread maker on to basic white.



Is this recipe for a 1 1/2 lb or 2 lb loaf....I LOVE marmite and my mouth is watering just thinking about it so thanks for the recipe!!:T

noonesperfect

I have tried and tested this recipe and find it works consistently well (adapted by me, not a copy of an "original"!) It also tastes yummy.:p
You may have to make your own little changes (IE if you've got somewhere warm to let the bread rise don't put your oven on especially. I switch mine on to its lowest and put my fridge thermometer in. That way I can make sure the temperature is reegulated to between 35-40C. I usually only just get it warm then switch off and keep the door closed.)

The Best Wheatmeal Bread

450g strong wholemeal flour
450g strong white flour
3 level tsns salt
25g white vegetable fat
12.5ml fast action yeast
200ml boiling water, made up to a pint with cold
1 tablespoon black treacle


Put flours, salt and fat into bowl. Rub in fat.
Put the black treacle into a Pyrex jug, add 200ml boiling water. Stir around until all the treacle has come off the spoon. Add the cold water and stir again.
Add the warm liquid to the dry ingredients and then knead with dough hook in mixer for 10 minutes.
Divide into two pieces and shape to fit two prepared 2lb tins.
Leave to rise in a warm place (oven on lowest and keep an eye on the temp with thermometer) for about an hour. Covered with a damp teacloth.
For a softer crust dust heavily with flour.
Bake for about 35-40 minutes at 200-220C.
Good idea to put a bowl of hot water in oven whilst baking.

Pink.

Hi noonesperfect,

That recipe sounds good. I've added your post to the Favourite bread recipes thread as it helps to keep the recipes together.

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