Bread making machines

Most excellent Sheal

 

I had heard that

 

That looks a bonny loaf of bread Sheal. You will love it. Doesn't it smell good ,
looking forward to seeing a cut slice ( doing a bit of a Paul Hollywood on you ..)
Jenny

 

Thanks Jenny, yes it does smell good and I hope it tastes as good too! Not so sure about the cut slice, I'll see if I can get to it with the camera before other half does!

 

Get it in a plastic bag or it'll be dry by the morning

 

Already done Zigs.

 

Any left Sheal?

 

Not much Jenny. There'll be another one underway tomorrow with some adjustments. The bread was a bit holey so I'm wondering if that's due to the fact I used Flora margarine instead of butter, being a lighter consistency I don't think it's bound it together properly. Anyway, I'll pick up some butter then get the machine going again. I'm also going to try a smaller loaf and a 'dark' setting for the crust. Trial and error I think!

 

well done Sheal, your bread turned out a treat & sure looks yummy too

you can substitute oil for butter in most recipes Sheal, i very rarely use butter in my breads anymore as oil is handier for measuring out i usually use olive oil or occasionally macadamia nut oil

 

We use oil rather than butter ... and molasses instead of sugar (probably not a good idea for a white loaf though!) as we think it keeps the loaf more moist.

 

My Panny is quite happy to make a 300 gram loaf with 2/3rd teaspoon of yeast and 290ml of water Pam but I prefer butter for smell and taste.

 

i almost always use honey in my brown breads, its healthier & so tasty i occasionally use golden syrup if its a sweeter bread im after (not so healthy but the yummy-ness makes up for that )

 

Thanks for the ideas all. I might try oil but my ageing stomach is getting fussy and doesn't like oily/greasy foods much.

First loaf has gone and I've baked another one today, yet to try it.

 

Would love to see a slice please Sheal,
Jenny

 

Okay Jenny, I'll take one when I cut it tomorrow.