Jan 20 # 1 of 14
I have been trying to learn to bake. I decided to work with just one bread until I got it right. My choice was white bread. Taking notes what worked worked and what didn't was the plan, it works. Using the bread machine to do the mixing, yeah I am lazy. Then bake in the oven. Convection at 375°.
This is the method I am using now. I warm everything mixing bowls, machine pan Whisk.
2 cups water in the microwave for 2 minutes
Mix 1 cup warm water with 2 Tbls. sugar and 3 teaspoon machine yeast. Let rest for 12 minutes, until foamy.
Add 1/4 cup manteca (lard)
3 cups bread flour
3 teaspoon wheat gluten
2 teaspoon salt
Remove from bread machine after dough cycle, place in greased bowl. Let rise in warm microwave until double. Remove and work very lightly, place in loaf pan and let rise again. This time I split the top. (I have been having trouble with the bread falling.)
Jan 20 # 2 of 14
I got the top split a little deep, but it sure held lots of butter.
Any advice welcome. CF:)
Finished product.
Jan 20 # 3 of 14
This look good CF! I love the middle cut.
Posted By: ricksrealpitbbq
Jan 20 # 4 of 14
The only advice I can give is butter up a slice and I'll be right over
Posted By: ricksrealpitbbq
Jan 20 # 5 of 14
On second thought just bake a loaf for me and give me a stick of butter LOL