skyhightree1
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Well kids start back to school tomorrow and its too hot to do anything outside so since my kids eat bread like I drink milk I decided to try to make some bread. Well this is the recipe I used. I would really like a good one from yall real chefs.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/basic-homemade-bread
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
4. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
However I added about 12 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of vanilla flavoring to it on my own.
Well I used some yeast that's been in the cabinet maybe 3 months and the dough did not rise. I said what the heck so I cooked it anyway. It was super dense and halfway cooked after an hour and the crust was hard as heck. The middle had a good flavor though.
Here is a pic of this horrible bread I made I will stick to smoking meats and making BBQ
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/basic-homemade-bread
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
4. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
However I added about 12 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of vanilla flavoring to it on my own.
Well I used some yeast that's been in the cabinet maybe 3 months and the dough did not rise. I said what the heck so I cooked it anyway. It was super dense and halfway cooked after an hour and the crust was hard as heck. The middle had a good flavor though.
Here is a pic of this horrible bread I made I will stick to smoking meats and making BBQ