Poppy Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Does anyone have a good home made bread receipe. I have tried a few differant breads now but would like a good old shetland one....if anyone would like share it, I will bake a loaf and let you know how it tasted. There was some very good breads at the voe show, keep up the good old home baking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Make my own quite often. It's the only way to get decent bread around here. 1lb bread flouryeast (fresh if you can get it)375ml warm water2 tsp sugar1 tsp salt1oz lard mix yeast with water/sugarwait 20 mins or soadd to flourmix thoroughlyadd salt, lardmix again Place in loaf tin or on tray (rolls) WAIT until it has risen properly before baking. A quick shortcut that I use quite often is to let my breadmaker do all the mixing. Remove the dough and let it rise above the hot water tank. Some people brush the surface of the dough with milk or egg white before baking.I prefer brushing it with a fairly strong mix of demarera sugar and water for that lovely crusty finish. Best is to experiment until you find a recipe you like then stick with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted August 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Thanks Colin, I will give this one a go, mmmmmmmmm nothing like the smell of a good bread in that oven...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cominoot Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Poppy.......i have folk queing at my door when i make bread .....i love cooking ...and am especially good at making all types of bread.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted August 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Poppy.......i have folk queing at my door when i make bread .....i love cooking ...and am especially good at making all types of bread.. That sounds just like it is at mine cominoot......but can you provide a Receipe as good as the one Colin has? If you have any sun dried tomato and rosemary ones I would send you a slice..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Is a breadmaker as good as oven cooked bread? I've never tried either but I ought to. There's just no comparison to any shop bought bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted August 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Muppet that is a very good point!!! I don't have a bread maker, always used the oven, has indeed any good bread makers used both ? I would be interested to know now that you raised the point. I hope someone can answer this question, bread is not just bread its the extra special something that makes the differance, im still trying to get the right dough, but as you can see Colin has given a receipe I am going to try, so will post the answer soon.....and waiting on Cominoot to share his secrets too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Is a breadmaker as good as oven cooked bread? I've never tried either but I ought to. There's just no comparison to any shop bought bread. In my opinion, No.. Breadmakers give a pretty good consistent result but you can only use dried yeast. Fresh yeast is just to 'active' for the job. Only time I tried to use it the breadmaker looked like it had a hernia... Also, when it comes to ovens, gas does a better job. Seems that electric ovens are to 'dry' (?) Best bread I ever made was cooked in a really hot Rayburn. Crusty and awsome. Not giving a lecture here but if you haven't got a breadmaker or have never made your own bread you are missing out big time.. It's good for you as well. No added chemicals or preservatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifi Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 The smell of bread baking reminds me of my childhood and my father making bread and rolls through the night for our shop and wholesale orders. He would start in the evening and late-night revellers would stop by the bakehouse to get hot rolls straight out of the oven. The local police would also come in on their rounds for a cuppa and a hot roll. Once they started having a bit of a dough fight and Dad said they went out that night with flour all over their uniforms and bits of dough stuck to their hats. I must admit to enjoying the ease of a breadmaker. I've got a Panasonic which has come out repeatedly tops in trials and I know of quite a number of happy Panasonic owners. http://www.reviewcentre.com/award5955.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautim Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Where do you get fresh yeast from ? Can you get that in Shetland? I've only managed to get dried - but I never knew where to start looking for fresh yeast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Where do you get fresh yeast from ? Can you get that in Shetland? I've only managed to get dried - but I never knew where to start looking for fresh yeast. The local bakers might be persuaded to part with a little from time to time but I get one of my sisters to send some up from the mainland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeksy Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Another Panasonic fan here - in my experience it is every bit as good (and often better than) traditionally made bread. It is also my third breadmaker so I think I have enough experience of them to say the Panasonic beats others hands down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted August 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Just a quick update to let you know, I made the bread from the reciepe you gave me and it was delish........mmmmmmmmmmmm Everyone should give it a go, it really is a good breag, ps done in the oven..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkstarIII Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 I bake my own bread too since I found out that I had a soya intollerance... (which incidentally isnt actually all that good for you!) and I much prefer it... I bought a couple of rather nice baking tins from Hodges this afternoon! lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have been breadmaking as well.......Irish Soda Bread is so easy to make and there are lots of different recipes including ones using yoghurt or buttermilk. Recipes easy to find online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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