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Bread is a very fun thing to make, but some tips can be helpful to the beginner.
- Use live yeast. If it's over two years old, or it has been sitting in a warm or humid place, test it by putting about a teaspoon in some warm water and letting it sit for 5 minutes. If it's got a few bubbles, it should be good.
- Make sure your water (or milk) is the right temperature. If you're adding flour to the initial yeast mixture RIGHT AWAY, the water should be approximately 120 degrees Fahrenheit (hot when you put a finger in it, but not burning). If you are just mixing the yeast with warm water and yeast food (sugar, honey, or other natural sugar of some sort), the water should be about 95 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (so it doesn't feel like a temperature at all on the inside of your wrist, or slightly warm).
- When adding the flour, only add about three-quarters of it, then add the rest by the cup or half cup.
- If using whole wheat, either add gluten (if not in the recipe, substitute 1/4 cup of flour for gluten per 5-10 cups of flour) or substitute about 1 cup white flour for the whole wheat per 5 cups of flour.
- If it's humid, you will probably need more flour. Don't let it get too dry, or your bread will have to be eaten with soup or a bowl of milk and fruit or made into French toast. (As a few options for dry bread....)
- Don't knead more than ten minutes.
- When shaping and putting in pans, get the big air bubbles from kneading out by either slashing (meh) or slamming down as had as you can on the counter or sturdy table used for kneading (this one is more fun).
- Make sure you grease all the way up the sides of the pans.
- Stone pans work best, but sometimes require a few extra minutes to bake.
- The bread is done when the top is golden brown and it sounds hollow when you knock lightly on it. Or you can take it out of the pan and check the sides. If they are firm and slightly crusty, it's done.
- If the bread is too close to the top of the oven, the top will get brown way before the bread is done. Try to keep it in the middle of the oven.
Good luck!
What else can I help you with?
Why does my bread fall when baking?
Your bread may fall when baking due to several reasons, such as using too much yeast, not allowing the dough to rise properly, or opening the oven door too soon during baking. These factors can affect the structure of the bread, causing it to collapse.
Where can one learn to do bread baking?
One can learn to do bread baking online. Some of the useful websites about bread baking are Cooking Light, Sustain Web, Virtuous Bread, Instructables and Epicurious.
Can I make banana bread with just baking powder alone and not baking soda to?
CCan I use baking powder in banana bread
What does baking powder do in baking bread?
helps it rise? :)
Where can someone find information on baking bread?
The places to find information on baking bread are many. The best place to start would be a local library, which will have books on baking and bread making.
Does the baking soda in soda bread make it cook faster?
The baking soda makes the bread rise.
What baking supply makes bread rise?
A variety of baking supplies - called "leaveners" - make bread rise. Depending on the kind of bread and the type of recipe, one might use yeast, baking soda, or baking powder.
What factors contribute to the moistness of banana bread?
The main factors that contribute to the moistness of banana bread are the ripeness of the bananas used, the amount of fat (such as butter or oil) in the recipe, and the baking time and temperature. Riper bananas have more moisture and sweetness, which helps keep the bread moist. Adding enough fat helps to keep the bread tender and moist, while baking at the right temperature for the right amount of time ensures that the bread is cooked through without drying out.
Is baking a bread a reversible change?
Baking bread is an irreversible change; there is no way to unbake bread. The baked bread cannot be converted back to the dough that it was before being baked.
Is it possible to bake bread in a mailbox?
No, it is not possible to bake bread in a mailbox as mailboxes are not designed for baking and do not provide the necessary heat or environment for baking bread.
Are mushrooms used in baking bread?
No, mushrooms are not used in baking bread. Yeasts are used, which are completely different from mushrooms.
What is the recommended oven temperature for baking banana bread?
The recommended oven temperature for baking banana bread is 350F.
