I've previously posted this in a couple of threads about bread makers.
This recipe deserves it's own thread.
OK! Here is the recipe for a two pound loaf that all who try it state that it is the best of the best!
I CAN MAKE THIS FOR $.13/LOAF! (So don't try and say this isn't a Hot Deal.)
This is our favorite bread recipe for several years running. It never gets tiring.
I made a loaf last night and it is over half gone. About a whole nickel?s worth.
Simple, too! Ingredients listed in order... T. = Tablespoon t. = teaspoon - all measurements are level.
2 - T. dark brown sugar ? packed (I am always generous with the sugar...I can control the rise with salt.)
1½ to 1¾ - T. high quality Olive oil (Aw, heck, just use two Tablespoons, Olive oil is good for you.)
12 - oz. filtered water* (I use Britta) * Microwave the water for 90 seconds and use it to rinse the oil from the Tablespoon as they are both added to the pan. I start with room-temp water.
1½ to 1¾- t. salt (Salt is pretty much the key to consistency as far as how much the loaf will rise.)
1 - cup Whole wheat flour (I prefer stone-ground, but commercial is probably just as good.)
3 - cups enriched white flour (not necessary to use the more expensive "bread" flour.)
1¾ - t. dry yeast (I get it from Sam's or Costco in the 2-lb. size and refrigerate it for year(s)) Might also be possible to use the yeast packets but they'd be more expensive.
Press the standard (default) bake button and let 'er rip.
1. Note ? on my machine (an Oster model 5821), it is necessary to scrape the small clumps of flour from the sides of the pan about 3 - 4 minutes into the start of the first mix cycle.
2. Note ? for a softer crust, this loaf must sit undisturbed (in the machine) for about a three hour cool-down after the normal finish of the baking and cool-down cycle of the machine. I've even left it for several hours (like 'till you get home from work or overnight).
3. Note ? this makes the world's best toast.
4. Note ? please don't use margarine on this bread/toast - use Land 'O Lakes butter, or it's equivalent.
(The hydrogenated oils used in margarine are poison!)
I call this my whole-wheat-light bread recipe and by default, it uses the normal white-bread bake cycle.
ECartman's perfect loaf! Great slicing technique!
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Posted 7/14/06
OK! Here is the recipe for a two & a half (2½) pound loaf
I never thought that a simple change in the process could make such a difference!
But, the Breadman Ultimate made this recipe into a whole new level of "Ultimate" Bread!
Simple, too! Ingredients listed in order... T. = Tablespoon t. = teaspoon - all measurements are level.
2 - T. dark brown sugar ? packed very hard (I am always generous with the sugar...I can control the rise with salt.)
2 - T. high quality Olive oil (Aw, heck, just use two heaping Tablespoons, Olive oil is good for you.)
14 - oz. filtered water* (I use Britta) * Microwave the water for 120 seconds and use it to rinse the oil from the Tablespoon as they are both added to the pan. I start with room-temp water.
2 - t. salt (Salt is pretty much the key to consistency as far as how much the loaf will rise.)
1 & ½- cup Whole wheat flour (I prefer stone-ground, but commercial is probably just as good.)
3 - cups enriched white flour (not necessary to use the more expensive "bread" flour.)
2 - t. dry yeast (I get it from Sam's or Costco in the 2-lb. size and refrigerate it for year(s)) Might also be possible to use the yeast packets but they'd be more expensive.
Press the standard (default) bake button and let 'er rip.
1. Note ? on my daughter?s machine (a Breadman Ultimate), it may or may not be necessary to scrape the small clumps of flour from the sides of the pan about 3 - 4 minutes into the start of the first mix cycle.
2. Note ? for a softer crust, this loaf must sit undisturbed (in the machine) for about a three hour cool-down after the normal finish of the baking and cool-down cycle of the machine. I've even left it for several hours (like 'till you get home from work or overnight).
3. Note ? this makes the world's best toast.
4. Note ? please don't use margarine on this bread/toast - use Land 'O Lakes butter, or it's equivalent.
(The hydrogenated oils used in margarine are poison!)
5. This is new and adjusted for the Breadman Ultimate Model TR4000
Might also try this variation on the TR4000
15 - oz. filtered water* (instead of the 14 - oz.).
2 - cups Whole Wheat flour (instead of the 1-½ cups).
This recipe deserves it's own thread.
OK! Here is the recipe for a two pound loaf that all who try it state that it is the best of the best!
I CAN MAKE THIS FOR $.13/LOAF! (So don't try and say this isn't a Hot Deal.)
This is our favorite bread recipe for several years running. It never gets tiring.
I made a loaf last night and it is over half gone. About a whole nickel?s worth.
Simple, too! Ingredients listed in order... T. = Tablespoon t. = teaspoon - all measurements are level.
2 - T. dark brown sugar ? packed (I am always generous with the sugar...I can control the rise with salt.)
1½ to 1¾ - T. high quality Olive oil (Aw, heck, just use two Tablespoons, Olive oil is good for you.)
12 - oz. filtered water* (I use Britta) * Microwave the water for 90 seconds and use it to rinse the oil from the Tablespoon as they are both added to the pan. I start with room-temp water.
1½ to 1¾- t. salt (Salt is pretty much the key to consistency as far as how much the loaf will rise.)
1 - cup Whole wheat flour (I prefer stone-ground, but commercial is probably just as good.)
3 - cups enriched white flour (not necessary to use the more expensive "bread" flour.)
1¾ - t. dry yeast (I get it from Sam's or Costco in the 2-lb. size and refrigerate it for year(s)) Might also be possible to use the yeast packets but they'd be more expensive.
Press the standard (default) bake button and let 'er rip.
1. Note ? on my machine (an Oster model 5821), it is necessary to scrape the small clumps of flour from the sides of the pan about 3 - 4 minutes into the start of the first mix cycle.
2. Note ? for a softer crust, this loaf must sit undisturbed (in the machine) for about a three hour cool-down after the normal finish of the baking and cool-down cycle of the machine. I've even left it for several hours (like 'till you get home from work or overnight).
3. Note ? this makes the world's best toast.
4. Note ? please don't use margarine on this bread/toast - use Land 'O Lakes butter, or it's equivalent.
(The hydrogenated oils used in margarine are poison!)
I call this my whole-wheat-light bread recipe and by default, it uses the normal white-bread bake cycle.
ECartman's perfect loaf! Great slicing technique!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Posted 7/14/06
OK! Here is the recipe for a two & a half (2½) pound loaf
I never thought that a simple change in the process could make such a difference!
But, the Breadman Ultimate made this recipe into a whole new level of "Ultimate" Bread!
Simple, too! Ingredients listed in order... T. = Tablespoon t. = teaspoon - all measurements are level.
2 - T. dark brown sugar ? packed very hard (I am always generous with the sugar...I can control the rise with salt.)
2 - T. high quality Olive oil (Aw, heck, just use two heaping Tablespoons, Olive oil is good for you.)
14 - oz. filtered water* (I use Britta) * Microwave the water for 120 seconds and use it to rinse the oil from the Tablespoon as they are both added to the pan. I start with room-temp water.
2 - t. salt (Salt is pretty much the key to consistency as far as how much the loaf will rise.)
1 & ½- cup Whole wheat flour (I prefer stone-ground, but commercial is probably just as good.)
3 - cups enriched white flour (not necessary to use the more expensive "bread" flour.)
2 - t. dry yeast (I get it from Sam's or Costco in the 2-lb. size and refrigerate it for year(s)) Might also be possible to use the yeast packets but they'd be more expensive.
Press the standard (default) bake button and let 'er rip.
1. Note ? on my daughter?s machine (a Breadman Ultimate), it may or may not be necessary to scrape the small clumps of flour from the sides of the pan about 3 - 4 minutes into the start of the first mix cycle.
2. Note ? for a softer crust, this loaf must sit undisturbed (in the machine) for about a three hour cool-down after the normal finish of the baking and cool-down cycle of the machine. I've even left it for several hours (like 'till you get home from work or overnight).
3. Note ? this makes the world's best toast.
4. Note ? please don't use margarine on this bread/toast - use Land 'O Lakes butter, or it's equivalent.
(The hydrogenated oils used in margarine are poison!)
5. This is new and adjusted for the Breadman Ultimate Model TR4000
Might also try this variation on the TR4000
15 - oz. filtered water* (instead of the 14 - oz.).
2 - cups Whole Wheat flour (instead of the 1-½ cups).