Bread Q

Sorry this is nothing to do with gardening!! But I'm sure someone here will be able to help. I have a breadmaker and always the bread is very heavy/doughy from it. I have tried various bread flours and recipes and never get "perfect" light & fluffy bread. I have been reading online loads tonight and it seems to be quite a common thing with cheaper makers.

The solution for most is to make the dough only in the maker, then turn the bread out, shape it, leave it to rise again for 20-30 mins, then bake at 200C in the oven for 15-20 mins.

My Q... do I use a bread pan or tin? Or just splat the dough on a baking tray? :hehe:

 

Use a non-stick bread pan.

 

hmmm I don't have one :( Ridiculous Q... could I use the pan from the maker?Altho I doubt that would solve the issue. I wonder if it need longer pan therefore creating longer but shorter in height bread? Ach who knows.

Ok, that's that idea out the window. I really wanted to try it tmor, but I don't have a pan so booooo

 

i just make a bread shape - sort of ciabatta shape and bake that, rolls also dont need a special tin either

loopy

 

Hi Snowbaby

I started a thread about bread making awhile ago on the forum.
Check out this link
http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/bread-making-t16634.html?t=16634&highlight=bread+making

It will take you to that thread and might just resolve your issues.
Please dont give up on the bread machine.
Good luck
Robert of Yorkshire

 

I remember your thread Capney - and co-incidentally I have just got bread machine
out of the cupboard as I ran out of bread yesterday so thought a few home made
rolls for the freezer would be a good idea?

Yum!!!
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What a shame your bread maker gives disappointing results.
I have a Panasonic and get perfect results everytime.

You could try sieving the flour before using and see if that makes the bread lighter.

 

I have read & heard such fab things about the panasonic breadmakers and in my early 20's I nannied for a family who had one.... LUSH bread!!! Unfortunately I can't afford to buy one though, just too pricey right now for me. I have read loads of tips and one is to sieve the flour, so I'll try it today.

Capney, I knew someone made a bread post but I couldn't recall who... off to read!!!