handmade bread

midnightraven3

another panny owner here
and still i make by hand
better bread every time
the panny comes out now and again, but i would say 5% of the time at most

rachbc

u751904 wrote: »

I do both. I get good results with my machine. It is a basic model. I get better results with both when I use fresh yeast. I use two cups of flour, 1/2 tsp of instant yeast which is slightly less than they suggest in the book. IF the bread is heavy lower the instant yeast slightly. As it is warm you might find you don't need so much. MAke sure the salt is the same quantity though.

The advantage of hand work is that you learn from the dough. I use the following technique for kneading which I learnt a few years back and never looked back. I add NO extra flour to the work surface when I do this. you start off thinking it is far to sticky but then it comes together and works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvdtUR-XTG0

I used that technique til I got my new book which recommends 'stretch and fold' - same motion but much easier as you only do it 4 times or so and no flinging dough about. Its amazing to see the mix transform with a few stretches from shaggy sloppy mess to silky smooth dough

Ballymackeonan

I've been making bread by hand for years - including the mixing and kneading. It's very therapeutic - you can take out any aggressions by giving the dough a good battering!

gillypkk

i found a cracking recipe on here i think it was for no-kneed bread and its fantastic!

ive been experimenting with perfecting a recipe for gluten free bread for DS2 buts its so hard to get it right.

ive no room for a bread maker so mines done by hand or i use one of the packet mixes and my bread hook attachment for my hand mixer.

paganflossy

hi I use my panny all the time to make loaves but i want to try some dough recipes to bake a loaf/ rolls in the oven. which is the best recipe in the manual to make a light oval loaf and how long do i bake it for?
I have used the artisan bread in five mins book but I am looking for something more suitable for sandwiches and everyday bread
I am trying to get a slightly more 'open' texture farmhouse type loaf... but all suggestions welcome :-)

esmy

Another fan of the Artisan no knead method - breadmaker now gathering dust though OH still prefers to use it.

zippychick

ive merged this with our handmade bread thread

I urge you to read this thread NOW! You will put on a stone just by reading

Justamum

u751904 wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvdtUR-XTG0

I just watched that clip. It looks like hard work - it looked fine to me long before he stopped. He's very easy on the eye though isn't he? (and the ear! :rotfl:)

Sweet_Pea_2

I've got a basic breadmaker which I mainly useto make pizza dough, pizzas are much better homemade than shop bought.
Lately I have been making all our bread rolls, cheating slightly by using breadmixes. I have been doing it by hand but this weekend had a go at doing the dough (still using the same packet breadmixes as before) but doing it in the breadmaker and then dividing the dough into rolls and cooking in the oven.
The general consensus of opinion in our house seems to be that they all prefer the hand kneeded rolls so will be going back to that when I make the next lot next weekend. I found the breadmaker didn't save much effort at all really.
Will have to investigate the artisan bread book though, although may have to start a wish list at Amazon at this rate.

betony

:rotfl:

I'm resurrecting this thread, mainly because I have my second ever successful hand made loaf sitting in the bread bid.:D I basically used the recipe on the back of the yeast packet and it is sooo tasty that I would feel hard done to if I ever have to buy bread again. And it is much cheaper than buying a loaf of even so-so quality from the supermarket.

So, come on, anyone else have any boasts about their home made bread? Share with us!