handmade bread

thriftlady_2

SammyD wrote: »

Just finished eating apple scrolls made with Looby Loos sweet bread recipe. Made before I had read the whole thread, so tried to use breadmaker yeast in usual way (ie by putting in water). Did not fizz so added another tsp. Still have turned out fantastic, although perhaps a bit yeasty. Next time will be perfect!

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Glad they turned out well Sammy:T The yeast I use is the sort marketed for breadmakers -easy-blend yeast. I don't put it in water either.

northwest1965

GreyhoundAngel wrote: »

. but I did consider making rolls etc ... how do you prevent them from spreading out or being flat ? I have visions of people using their poached egg rings to keep them toeing the line :rotfl::rotfl:

Thanks
G:A

I often make mine more like baps. These are just as good. I've also shaped them into submarine rolls aswell.

SammyD_2

thriftlady wrote: »

Glad they turned out well Sammy:T The yeast I use is the sort marketed for breadmakers -easy-blend yeast. I don't put it in water either.

When you say breadmakers, do you mean bread making machines? Sorry to be thick. Until I read this thread (after I made my dough) I had always thought you had to start the yeast off in warm liquid.

Thanks so much everyone.

thriftlady_2

SammyD wrote: »

When you say breadmakers, do you mean bread making machines? Sorry to be thick. Until I read this thread (after I made my dough) I had always thought you had to start the yeast off in warm liquid.

Thanks so much everyone.

Yes, sorry I mean a bread machine;)

Yeast comes in three forms -
fresh (looks a bit like putty),
dried yeast that you reactivate in warm liquid (looks like tiny beige beads)
easy-blend yeast sometimes called quick yeast or fast action dried yeast(looks like course beige powder). you add this one to the dry ingredients and then add the liquid.

SammyD_2

Aaah, all is revealed - I have never seen or used fresh yeast. Originally from NZ, and I am sure we didn't have it there. Will keep a look out.

elf06

ok so I really want to try making my own bread but have no idea what tin to do it in?? May seem like a silly question but would like to know what tins you all use to bake your bread.......?

thriftlady_2

elf06 wrote: »

ok so I really want to try making my own bread but have no idea what tin to do it in?? May seem like a silly question but would like to know what tins you all use to bake your bread.......?

I use 2lb loaf tins like the one on the top line far right. you can find suitable tins in most supermarkets.

Lily-Lu

I use the 2lb tins as well. I'd quite like one of those larger 9" x 5" ones in Thriftlady's link, though.

northwest1965

I use a old loaft tine but more like the middle bottom one. Would like to get a couple of the proper bread tins. To start with I made rolls and a loaf without of a tin. As previously said, a tin is more sandwich friendly.
Everyday I take a piece of bread out of the toaster it still amazes me how 'great' it tastes.

elf06

oh ok i have loaf tins that i use for cake loafs but didnt know if a wider one would be better for bread making but thinking about it now i guess the clue is in the name - loaf tin