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Bread bakers, share your tips
« on: July 15, 2008, 03:57:30 PM »
I know some of you bake bread and I am wanting to make some.  I used to have a bread maker in the states which I loved, because I am a fundamentally lazy person, and I could make small loaves for just 2 people and have it warm and fresh.
However, I don't have one here and I'd like to bake some bread. So anyone got any good recipes and tips for a novice breadmaker who hasn't done it without a machine or the help of my mom ( :P) ? 
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Re: Bread bakers, share your tips
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2008, 05:22:23 PM »
I just made a really easy brioche bread on Sunday that is fabulous.  Great by itself or with jam on it.  The Sunday before that I made a really tasty cheddar bread that I will definitely be making again.  Let me know if either of those sound appealing to you and I'll send you the recipe.  My fiance hates Sundays because he gets so bored so we've begun a tradition of baking a new bread each Sunday.  It's really fun!
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Re: Bread bakers, share your tips
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2008, 05:24:06 PM »
Get a bread machine over here? :)
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« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2008, 05:33:55 PM »
I've made saffron buns (a Cornish thing) and Portuguese sweet bread (a Rhode Island thing) without having any prior bread-making experience. They both turned out great! So I say go for it! There's something really satisfying about making your own bread without a machine!  :)
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Re: Bread bakers, share your tips
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2008, 05:55:37 PM »
Quote from: chary on July 15, 2008, 05:33:55 PM
There's something really satisfying about making your own bread without a machine!

I've done both & I personally find the machine more satisfying. :)
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« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2008, 06:16:38 PM »
Quote from: cleo on July 15, 2008, 05:22:23 PM
The Sunday before that I made a really tasty cheddar bread that I will definitely be making again.  Let me know if either of those sound appealing to you and I'll send you the recipe.

Oooh, can I have that recipe?! It sounds lovely!
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Re: Bread bakers, share your tips
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2008, 06:41:53 PM »
I'm sure Vnicepeeps will post here soon. She's a bread-making pro!
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Re: Bread bakers, share your tips
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2008, 07:13:01 PM »
Quote from: Mrs Robinson on July 15, 2008, 05:24:06 PM
Get a bread machine over here? :)

Eventually, but I can't justify the cash right now

Quote from: cleo on July 15, 2008, 05:22:23 PM
I just made a really easy brioche bread on Sunday that is fabulous.  Great by itself or with jam on it.  The Sunday before that I made a really tasty cheddar bread that I will definitely be making again. 

Yes, recipes please
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Re: Bread bakers, share your tips
« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2008, 07:38:34 PM »
I use Nigella recipes.  My bread is hit and miss but the rolls are always perfect.  Top tip is to never rush the second rise...which I nearly always do cos I am too impatient!

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Re: Bread bakers, share your tips
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2008, 08:33:20 PM »
Last time I made a loaf I used this recipe and it turned out fab! Very tasty and moist. (I don't have ab readmaker either).

http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/569071
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Re: Bread bakers, share your tips
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2008, 08:44:20 PM »
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Re: Bread bakers, share your tips
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2008, 04:02:17 AM »
Quote from: Mrs Robinson on July 15, 2008, 05:55:37 PM
I've done both & I personally find the machine more satisfying. :)

Me too!  To get the crust I want, I turn it off 20 minutes before the timer would go off.

I'd like that cheddar bread recipe too, please!
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Re: Bread bakers, share your tips
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2008, 09:02:48 AM »
I posted a recipe for Brown Derby cheese bread in the cookbook awhile ago, it uses Dr Pepper, I've made it several times, it's yummy!
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Re: Bread bakers, share your tips
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2008, 02:10:34 AM »
Sorry have a sick toddler on my hands at the mo... will post back as soon as I can!  What kind of breads do you like?  US sweeter ones?  Italian?  French?  Do you want quicker ones or ones that take time with starters?

Let me know and I will post away!
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Re: Bread bakers, share your tips
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2008, 06:48:09 AM »
Quote from: chary on July 15, 2008, 05:33:55 PM
I've made saffron buns (a Cornish thing) and Portuguese sweet bread (a Rhode Island thing) without having any prior bread-making experience. They both turned out great! So I say go for it! There's something really satisfying about making your own bread without a machine!  :)

Could I have the recipe for Portuguese Sweet bread?  I use to have it used to make french bread in Nantucket.  I loved it. 
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