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dead duck bread

Prudent
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Does anyone have a recipe to make light wholemeal bread?

Mine always turns out like the loaf that kills the duck in 'About a boy'.

I bought some wholemeal bread flour on half price offer in Tesco and am keen to experiment.
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  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    My old man makes it 500g wholemeal and 250g white bread flour or even plain flour. It always turns out delish! He makes it by hand mind you!

    HTH Jackie X
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  • Prudent
    Prudent Posts: 11,649 Forumite
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    What else does he add Jackie?
  • mto
    mto Posts: 351 Forumite
    I'm in the process of trying this recipe from Economy Gastronomy

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/freshlybakedbread_92265.shtml

    will let you know how it turns out.
  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    OK Got it now.
    Flour as above (total 750g), 1-2 teaspoons salt (depends if using stork or butter, if butter, only one) 1 sachet fast action yeast 25g butter/stork 450ml warm water.
    He kneads for 10-15mins, and rests for about 30-40mins in the tin, then bakes.

    No double knead, and it's yummy! Obviously, that fill a big 2lb tin, don't know your sizes!

    And he uses the flour that you do, and last night's was with Tesco pink bag bread flour, he only uses plain if he doesn't have enough.

    Hope it works for you, we love it!
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
  • zippychick
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    mto wrote: »
    I'm in the process of trying this recipe from Economy Gastronomy

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/freshlybakedbread_92265.shtml

    will let you know how it turns out.

    I made it the other day, absolutely gorgeous! Keeps fresh for a couple of days too and doesn't dry out. Will soon attempt with part wholemeal flour. Yum. I made some at 10pm one night , straight after watching the programme :rotfl:
    A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men :cool:
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  • Prudent
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    Off to try Jackie's recipe, thanks.

    I will also try the other, but it needs white flour.
  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    Make sure you knead it enough! Let me know how you got on. X
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
  • Prudent
    Prudent Posts: 11,649 Forumite
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    I have the bread resting. what temperature do I bake it at and for how long?
  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    220 (we have a fan oven) or 230, for about half an hour. If you find it's going too brown stick some tin foil over the top. The crust is crusty when it comes out, if you prefer it softer, wrap it in a clean teatowel to cool. Tap the bottom of the loaf when you take it out of the tin, it should sound nice and hollow if it's ready.
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    Does it look nice and fluffy? The rising time isn't rigid, if you want to leave it slightly longer, it won't do it any harm, and make sure you don't bang it about.


    ooh I'm all excited and nervous, hope it works out for you!
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
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