Here is the goal; I will bake 12 new, and different, loaves of bread in 2013. I'm pretty excited about this!! I can almost smell all those different loaves baking. Here we go, wish me luck!
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For my first ever, completely from scratch loaf, I decided to go for something basic. I used this recipe from BBC Good Food; this is a site I use often, you can filter things down to vegetarian and vegan friendly recipes which is super helpful.
Lessons Learnt: I had a tough time getting it out! A little of the bottom was torn off. I dusted the tin with flour before baking maybe I need more, or maybe I need an alternative. I also learnt you need a hell of a lot of patience to bake bread.
Verdict: I substitute the white flour for strong wholemeal bread flour. I read this would make it a little denser; which it did, but that didn't ruin it! Tasted great. Perfect for soup dipping. I'm very proud. I can't wait to get onto the next one.
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Looks delicious! Once I get all moved into my place I would love to make my own bread-- it's one of those things that seems SO intimidating, but it really isn't that hard.
ReplyDeleteI had the exact same intimidating feeling. I was so on edge whilst baking this it was beyond crazy!
DeleteLet me know how it goes if you do!!
chloex
I love to bake but I've never tried making bread!! Ooo if you make rosemary foccia bread let me know!! =) This one looks super yummy! Maybe cornmeal on the bottom of the bread pan will make it not stick so much??
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You so should! It's really rewarding. Focaccia is next on my list actually! Roll on February
DeleteI'll give the cornmeal a go, thank you!
chloex
I've been meaning to start my own bread baking. One of my co-workers does and it's so delicious.
ReplyDeleteAlso.. making your own butter is SUPER easy. :)
Good job on your first loaf. It looks delish.
yuuum, what a great idea! I'm so hungry right now, and this isn't helping. :)
ReplyDeleteI so need to do this too! it looks really yummy
ReplyDeleteYour bread looks great! I would love to bake more bread too. This is such a fun 12 month challenge!
ReplyDeleteThank you!! You should give it a go its super rewarding!
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That seriously, looks so good!
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