bread

[thundercrack]

I saw the question from barmyarmy, and wonder if anyone knows why home made bread NEVER tastes like shop bought bread. what do they do that we don't do?
and why does my wholemeal bread come out like high density concrete slabs? and, has anyone noticed, that when you try to feed home made bread to the ducks, they won't eat it? ( mind you, no body in my house will eat it either) BUT, I can make good nan bread, but you can't make sandwiches with that.
doristhundercrack.

[pastafreak]

Thank goodness homemade never tastes like shop.....well mine doesn't. I much prefer it....just wish I could resist eating tha whole loaf!!.......but naan bread is one i have never made. Is it easy??

[clematis]

I always make my own bread I use 2 thirds wholemeal to 1 third white...delicious and never any left for the ducks...shop bread just doesn't compare!!.

C.

[mr_spencer]

My wife has been making bread at home for about 30 years, with wholemeal flour. I find any other bread relatively tasteless and textureless. I think the main difference is that she uses fresh yeast bought from a local baker, but I've heard that supermarkets with their own bakery will give you a few ounces for free. If you want her recipe let me know and I'll ask her to post it.

[mimi-moomoo]

I've noticed it, i too would really like to know why homemade or even shop bakery bread tastes so much different to plastic loaf. They must put something in it or cook it in a certain way because the crust isn't crusty likie any other bread. How can they make it so soft?

[clematis]

The answer has got to be additives.
Home made bread is free of these.

[clematis]

I have a fail safe recipe for home made bread and rolls..been using it for years.
I will post it if anyone is interested.It is quick and easy.

C.

[brionon]

I'd like to make good Nan bread,Please tell me how !

[brionon]

Clematis-Yes please ;

[bartyarmy]

Hi its bartyarmy .I've had succes with my wholemeal loaf with a breadmaker , to make a large loaf split the flour 50/50 white ,wholemeal keep everything the same but add another 1/2 of the yeast to the recipe . hey presto a brill loaf

[theonlyone]

My friend makes bread and I asked her one day does it freeze ? "No idea as we eat the lot ," she had to go on a diet as it was too morish !!!!

[thundercrack]

recipe for pashwari nan:

same as white 2lb loaf EXCEPT;
make up the fluid with a 50g satchet of pataks creamed coconut and 250ml of plain yoghurt.
add a finely grated peeled apple.
add a teaspoon of red chilli pepper
add a few sultanas if you wish
1 tablespoon ground almonds
use butter not oil.
mix together well, the longer the better.

after kneading shape into round or pear shapes. flatten them down well,use a rolling pin, if they are too thick, when they rise they will look like rolls.
leave to rise in a warm place for an hour.
bake in a hot oven on the top shelf for about five mins.
then, if you wish, you can sprinkle with more chilli pepper,ground black pepper and paprika,( a teaspoon of each,mixed)place under a hot grill for a few seconds to give that burnt appearence.(I prefer mine from the oven, as they are softer)
some recipes advise to put under a hot grill to cook from the start, but this usually burns them on the outside and leaves them soggy in the middle.
after you have made the first batch, you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste.
this is a nice creamy bread with only good ingredients.
happy baking.
doristhundercrack.

[thundercrack]

clematis,
wheres that fail safe recipe? I've got the gear, just need the know how please.
thanks,
doristhundercrack.

[gina32]

i was a baker for over 10 years and youd be surprised at the amount of people who would say that bloomer bread tasted completely different to a tin loaf and wouldnt believe when i told them it was exactly the same but a different shape!

[thundercrack]

hi gina,
like wine, in a nice glass, super. in a cup, horrid. same sort of thing I suppose.

[gina32]

yes i suppose so, my mam wouldnt drink tea out of anything but a china cup said it didnt taste the same, its all in our imagination!

[clematis]

Sorry to have been so long in posting this recipe,have had a problem signing in. BREAD.(in imperial measures) 1lb7ozstrongplain flour(white or wholemeal) 1/2tsp salt 1 sachet dried yeast(easy blend) 1tablespoon soft margarine(heaped) 1tspn sugar 3/4pt lukewarm water Mix dried ingredients add water knead .This makes one loaf(in a 2lb loaf tin) and three rolls.Or one large loaf if you prefer. Prove for about 1 hour bake at 180(fan oven) or 200 ordinary oven. Loaf.....30mins rolls approx 10mins. I use 2 thirds wholemeal to one third white. Happy Baking.

[clematis]

I did write this in an easy to read form..but it hasen't come through the same!!!..sorry.

C

[Jugglering]

Nice recipe Clematis ! Can you please clarify a couple of quantities for me though.... how much sugar ? 1 tbsp or 1 tsp ? How much is in your one sachet of yeast - I've bought some that contain 7g and others only 6g !

[clematis]

Jgglering,
1 teaspoon sugar.
My dried yeast is 6 gm.

I do use several varieties though,as long as it says easy blend or fast action.I have to say I have never checked the weight just used a satchet
will look next time.

C.