Husband doesn't like my homemade bread....

mophead

BrandNewDay wrote: »

He can always tell... the huge, uneven slices give me away.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4229430/Trail/searchtext%3EFOOD+SLICER.htm

I got one of these using my argos vouchers from x-mas. It cuts bread lovely I also use it to slice my roast meats and gammon/ham joints makes them go a long way i use it all the time. A bit pricey but it has already paid for it's self.

Olliebeak

It must be most demoralising when OH turns his nose up at delicious home-made bread - personally I'd be completely p***** off with him :mad: .

I'd buy a yellow-stickered loaf from the supermarket and freeze it in bags containing a couple of slices in each. Then each day I'd defrost HIS bread for HIS use and continue to have the 'good stuff' for myself and the kids :rolleyes: .

If he doesn't like defrosted frozen bread then tough - he would know the option .

meanmarie

My OH doesn't say that he doesn't like my bread, he will eat rolls, pizzas and granary bread, but when he goes for the paper in the morning he often brings home a batch loaf or some such to have for his breakfast...I just ignore this and never offer to pay for it....his choice to spend his money on bread, so not my problem!

I like your idea Olliebeak, would quickly soften his cough I reckon

Marie

Horace

There is a way of avoiding getting uneven slices of bread. I have seen that Lakeland sell somehing to help you cut bread straight - I don't know what its called but it looks good and anyway who cares if a slice isnt straight anyway Bet your OH will only eat straight bananas because he has believed what the supermarket has said (anyway bendy ones are tastier).:rotfl:

Horasio

Olliebeak wrote: »

It must be most demoralising when OH turns his nose up at delicious home-made bread - personally I'd be completely p***** off with him :mad: .

I'd buy a yellow-stickered loaf from the supermarket and freeze it in bags containing a couple of slices in each. Then each day I'd defrost HIS bread for HIS use and continue to have the 'good stuff' for myself and the kids :rolleyes: .

If he doesn't like defrosted frozen bread then tough - he would know the option .

I agree, don't waste your energy on him - it is all the more for you:)

squeaky

Also save the water from the next time that you boil potatoes. Divide it into portion sizes for whatever loaf size you'll be making and by all means freeze extras.

This also helps bread to rise. I don't use improvers or vitamin C tablets any more. Just potato water.

jordylass

Try making these rolls (Pan Amasado), they are the best recipe I have ever tried, they aren't cheap and very fattening, but gorgeous.
I guarantee he'll want you to make more of those.

gailey_2

I have rcently been making bread from packet mixes by hand from teh supermarket I have one tin so make 1 loaf or rolls.

I think my breads quite tasty but hubby whinges its very heavy and stodgy more of a meal in itself.

I did consider gettinga slicer to make thinn slices but im guessing its the recipie he dislikes not size of portions.

How do I make bread as good as warbertons? Do I need a machine? As that just seems more expense and the packet mixes are handy.

I really enjoy making bread just wish hubby loved it more.:rolleyes:

Penelope_Penguin

You might like to point your hubby to this thread - those of us who spend time cooking good tasty food for our families don't have much truck with "don't like it" Can he buy Warbutons from his pocket money

I'll add your post to that thread later.

Penny. x

annie-c

Is it heavy in your opinion?

I'm trying to work out whether the problem is with your bread or whether it's a personal taste issue for your husband.

Warburtons contains all sorts of stuff to make it artificially light and you'll not be able to replicate that but there are things you can do to make your own loaves lighter.

For a start I would suggest adding a Vit c tablet (crushed) into the flour to help with the rising. You get these by the painkillers etc in Tesco and they do a cheap value range.

Make sure you knead it for a good 5 mins and allow 2 risings before it goes into the oven.