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By *rthur30 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

Warrington

Can you get it to rise? Is it cake for show and bread for dough?

Any bread-making tips gratefully received.

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By *dward_TeagueMan
5 weeks ago

wolverhampton

I love baking bread!

I try and bake at least once a week and when I had my kitchen re-done I had a proving drawer included and that has made a huge difference, it’s ace!

My advice would be to find a recipe that works for you and master it before you tweak it with personalisation. Learn to walk before you can run! Buy good quality ingredients and equipment too!

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By *allySlinkyWoman
5 weeks ago

Leeds


"Is it cake for show and bread for dough?

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What does bread for dough mean please ?

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
5 weeks ago

Reading

Best smell in the world to wake up to.

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By *allum29Man
5 weeks ago

Banbury

Use fresh yeast rather than the dried powder, so much more reliable and usually pennies from the bakers or supermarket bakery

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
5 weeks ago

East Sussex

I use a bread maker because I can't be doing with all that kneading. I do have a mixer with a dough hook too.

I know it's not quite as good as doing it all by hand but it's preferable to shop bought bread any day.

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By *rthur30 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

Warrington


"Is it cake for show and bread for dough?

What does bread for dough mean please ?"

It's a parody of a golfing expression - drive for show, putt for dough. Meaning it's all well and good doing something showy but the glory and money is earned by putting.

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By *rthur30 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

Warrington


"I love baking bread!

I try and bake at least once a week and when I had my kitchen re-done I had a proving drawer included and that has made a huge difference, it’s ace!

My advice would be to find a recipe that works for you and master it before you tweak it with personalisation. Learn to walk before you can run! Buy good quality ingredients and equipment too!

"

Me too, but the results have been inconsistent so far.

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By *rthur30 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

Warrington


"Best smell in the world to wake up to. "

Apart from a loving partner lol

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By *obilebottomMan
5 weeks ago

All over


"I use a bread maker because I can't be doing with all that kneading. I do have a mixer with a dough hook too.

I know it's not quite as good as doing it all by hand but it's preferable to shop bought bread any day. "

I do the same and after few not succesful attempts have now hot it right, especially as I do wholemeal bread mainly which needs higher hydration. So.etimes do the 50/50. I also drop nuts etc in it gor variation. And my olive one is rather special for a tapas eve.

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By *ude LawMan
5 weeks ago

Harrogate

I'll have a loaf of Walter White please.

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By *rthur30 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

Warrington

I've been using an ancient grains flour, salt, dried yeast and warm water. Kneading by hand.

A tip that made a difference was to just mix the flour and water initially and leave for 30 - 60 mins to "hydrate". After which add the yeast and salt and mix/knead.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
5 weeks ago

East Sussex


"I use a bread maker because I can't be doing with all that kneading. I do have a mixer with a dough hook too.

I know it's not quite as good as doing it all by hand but it's preferable to shop bought bread any day.

I do the same and after few not succesful attempts have now hot it right, especially as I do wholemeal bread mainly which needs higher hydration. So.etimes do the 50/50. I also drop nuts etc in it gor variation. And my olive one is rather special for a tapas eve. "

I made chocolate chip brioche the other day. Miscalculated when to put the chocolate in and they all melted 🤦

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By *obilebottomMan
5 weeks ago

All over


"I use a bread maker because I can't be doing with all that kneading. I do have a mixer with a dough hook too.

I know it's not quite as good as doing it all by hand but it's preferable to shop bought bread any day.

I do the same and after few not succesful attempts have now hot it right, especially as I do wholemeal bread mainly which needs higher hydration. So.etimes do the 50/50. I also drop nuts etc in it gor variation. And my olive one is rather special for a tapas eve.

I made chocolate chip brioche the other day. Miscalculated when to put the chocolate in and they all melted 🤦"

Did you get the marble affect?

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
5 weeks ago

East Sussex


"I use a bread maker because I can't be doing with all that kneading. I do have a mixer with a dough hook too.

I know it's not quite as good as doing it all by hand but it's preferable to shop bought bread any day.

I do the same and after few not succesful attempts have now hot it right, especially as I do wholemeal bread mainly which needs higher hydration. So.etimes do the 50/50. I also drop nuts etc in it gor variation. And my olive one is rather special for a tapas eve.

I made chocolate chip brioche the other day. Miscalculated when to put the chocolate in and they all melted 🤦

Did you get the marble affect? "

No, the whole lot was chocolate coloured. I like the contrast of soft brioche and hard chocolate chips so it was a bit of a disappointment but still tasty. 😊

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By *obilebottomMan
5 weeks ago

All over


"I use a bread maker because I can't be doing with all that kneading. I do have a mixer with a dough hook too.

I know it's not quite as good as doing it all by hand but it's preferable to shop bought bread any day.

I do the same and after few not succesful attempts have now hot it right, especially as I do wholemeal bread mainly which needs higher hydration. So.etimes do the 50/50. I also drop nuts etc in it gor variation. And my olive one is rather special for a tapas eve.

I made chocolate chip brioche the other day. Miscalculated when to put the chocolate in and they all melted 🤦

Did you get the marble affect?

No, the whole lot was chocolate coloured. I like the contrast of soft brioche and hard chocolate chips so it was a bit of a disappointment but still tasty. 😊 "

We've all been there

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By *sleWightCoupleCouple
5 weeks ago

Ryde

I've found it helps to 'activate' the yeast beforehand, which is a fancy/pretentious way of saying that the yeast, warm water and sugar is mixed together and left to rise before using.

There are now "proving boxes" available, which are very handy for those not inclined to upgrade their ovens. Some are even foldaway in design, so it's easy to give your dough a bit of a push.

I've baked all kinds of bread, but my favourite is Focaccia, which is fun to make, and great to smuggle into cinema screenings.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
5 weeks ago

East Sussex

If I'm just using the bread maker for dough I prove it in the airing cupboard in winter and conservatory or greenhouse in the summer

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By *rthur30 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

Warrington


"I use a bread maker because I can't be doing with all that kneading. I do have a mixer with a dough hook too.

I know it's not quite as good as doing it all by hand but it's preferable to shop bought bread any day.

I do the same and after few not succesful attempts have now hot it right, especially as I do wholemeal bread mainly which needs higher hydration. So.etimes do the 50/50. I also drop nuts etc in it gor variation. And my olive one is rather special for a tapas eve.

I made chocolate chip brioche the other day. Miscalculated when to put the chocolate in and they all melted 🤦"

Oops!

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By *rthur30 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

Warrington

Thanks to all who have replied. Keep those top tips rolling in.

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By (user no longer on site)
5 weeks ago

Fresh bread baking is one of my most favourite smells. I cheat though, have recently brought a new bread maker from Lakeland, so can’t take credit for how good they turn out but bloody delicious

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By *arl50Man
5 weeks ago

Sheffield

Make sure your yeast is good and Never put the salt on top of your yeast in the dry ingredients

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By *vaRoseWoman
5 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork

I love baking bread but only do it when my shoulder doesn’t feel like it’s going to break while I’m kneeding

In hot humid weather use a little less liquid in the recipe or it can make the dough too sticky and affect the crust

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By *rthur30 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

Warrington

I'm booked on a bread-making course later in the year.

I found that the water/sugar/yeast pre-mix reduces the first rising time but I didn't notice an effect on the final loaf.

My efforts so far have been edible to very tasty but far from that of a good artisanal baker.

Carry on baking!

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