Comments on: Homemade bread for beginners http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:45:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Alliehttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280605 Allie Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:48:38 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280605 I've got a picture of the loaf I made here:http://learningtobefrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/bread/Allie Learningtobefrugal.com I’ve got a picture of the loaf I made here:

http://learningtobefrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/bread/

Allie
Learningtobefrugal.com

]]> By: Alliehttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280604 Allie Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:45:17 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280604 Okay, I've tried your bread recipe about 3 times now. The first time was completely in the bread machine. The other times, I did the dough in the machine and then baked it in the oven.I found the bread very tasty and a good texture. It was lovely for sandwiches.However... It didn't rise much higher than the pan. Any advice?Thanks,Allie Learningtobefrugal.com Okay, I’ve tried your bread recipe about 3 times now. The first time was completely in the bread machine. The other times, I did the dough in the machine and then baked it in the oven.

I found the bread very tasty and a good texture. It was lovely for sandwiches.

However… It didn’t rise much higher than the pan. Any advice?

Thanks,

Allie
Learningtobefrugal.com

]]> By: Kim in TNhttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280603 Kim in TN Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:12:47 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280603 A sweet friend shared this tip with me on freezing bread. Put your cooled loaf into a plastic bag and twist-tie it. Put it in a brown paper sack and fold the top of the bag down. Never any freezer burn or bad taste! I bake either six whole wheat sourdoughs or five honey whole wheats at a time, and pop them into the freezer this way. I try not to leave bread in the freezer more than 6-8 weeks. The fresher the better! A sweet friend shared this tip with me on freezing bread. Put your cooled loaf into a plastic bag and twist-tie it. Put it in a brown paper sack and fold the top of the bag down. Never any freezer burn or bad taste! I bake either six whole wheat sourdoughs or five honey whole wheats at a time, and pop them into the freezer this way. I try not to leave bread in the freezer more than 6-8 weeks. The fresher the better!

]]> By: Lisahttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280602 Lisa Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:07:02 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280602 I made this recipe last night, and my family loved it. The only problem is that we barely managed to slice 12 slices so we could each have two! I totally agree with baking the bread in the oven. The crust is definitely softer. Thanks for a great recipe which my family has already requested I make again. I made this recipe last night, and my family loved it. The only problem is that we barely managed to slice 12 slices so we could each have two! I totally agree with baking the bread in the oven. The crust is definitely softer. Thanks for a great recipe which my family has already requested I make again.

]]> By: Andrea @ Mommy Snackshttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280601 Andrea @ Mommy Snacks Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:42:59 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280601 So I thought I was being ambitious just making mine in the bread machine...but, you're using a grain mill...not sure how long it will take me to get there, but I'll make another loaf using my bread machine soon enough :-) So I thought I was being ambitious just making mine in the bread machine…but, you’re using a grain mill…not sure how long it will take me to get there, but I’ll make another loaf using my bread machine soon enough :-)

]]> By: Annahttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280600 Anna Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:43:37 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280600 I love that grainmill! I have one about 30 years old that my mother-in-law never used and gave to me 6 years ago or so.(they have changed it a little) It is so sturdy and does every grain I have ever given it with great gusto! We buy our grain from a grain mill that sells to farmers. It is food grade and we get it much cheaper. In March we bought it for $27 a 60lb bag of grain. Corn and Rye were much cheaper so we supplement that in with our wheat. I love that grainmill! I have one about 30 years old that my mother-in-law never used and gave to me 6 years ago or so.(they have changed it a little) It is so sturdy and does every grain I have ever given it with great gusto! We buy our grain from a grain mill that sells to farmers. It is food grade and we get it much cheaper. In March we bought it for $27 a 60lb bag of grain. Corn and Rye were much cheaper so we supplement that in with our wheat.

]]> By: tammyhttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280599 tammy Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:32:02 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280599 to those of you that are making multiple loaves of bread, what is your best method for storing it in the freezer? how long will it last there? i made this recipe today and was HANDS DOWN the best i've ever made! the entire family loved it! we were having phone issues today and the man from the phone co had to come by...he walked in just as i was taking the pan out of the oven! he said it was like heaven! to those of you that are making multiple loaves of bread, what is your best method for storing it in the freezer? how long will it last there? i made this recipe today and was HANDS DOWN the best i’ve ever made! the entire family loved it! we were having phone issues today and the man from the phone co had to come by…he walked in just as i was taking the pan out of the oven! he said it was like heaven!

]]> By: Laurahttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280598 Laura Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:32:01 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280598 Crystal, I have to say this is the BEST whole wheat bread recipe I have every made.. and I have made a LOT in search of my "perfect one" and this is it!!! Thanks so much for posting this!! This bread really is the best! Crystal,
I have to say this is the BEST whole wheat bread recipe I have every made.. and I have made a LOT in search of my “perfect one” and this is it!!! Thanks so much for posting this!! This bread really is the best!

]]> By: Joscelynhttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280597 Joscelyn Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:59:19 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280597 Thanks Crystal! I was looking for a good recipe! I will try it for sure!! I grind my own flour too! ( Using my mom's mill! :o)) Only, I have a great source for the wheat berries and it's cheaper than buying flour in the store! ... an Amish community! And they sell it cheap there! Along with yeast!! Thanks Crystal! I was looking for a good recipe! I will try it for sure!! I grind my own flour too! ( Using my mom’s mill! :o )) Only, I have a great source for the wheat berries and it’s cheaper than buying flour in the store! … an Amish community! And they sell it cheap there! Along with yeast!!

]]> By: Anniehttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280596 Annie Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:52:00 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280596 Crissy, Here is a recipe for your daughter. I haven't tried it in a loaf pan yet, but there is not milk, soy or nuts. Hope she's not allergic to eggs: http://travisanniejackson.blogspot.com/2008/08/super-easy-bread.html Crissy,
Here is a recipe for your daughter. I haven’t tried it in a loaf pan yet, but there is not milk, soy or nuts. Hope she’s not allergic to eggs: http://travisanniejackson.blogspot.com/2008/08/super-easy-bread.html

]]> By: Paulahttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280595 Paula Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:44:40 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280595 Thanks for the recipe! What type of bread machine do you use for the mixing/kneading? Thanks for the recipe! What type of bread machine do you use for the mixing/kneading?

]]> By: Frugal Dr. Momhttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280594 Frugal Dr. Mom Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:55:29 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280594 Looks like a great recipe! I can't wait to try it. I love homemade bread. I prefer to bake mine in the oven as well rather then in the bread machine. It makes a much prettier loaf. Looks like a great recipe! I can’t wait to try it. I love homemade bread. I prefer to bake mine in the oven as well rather then in the bread machine. It makes a much prettier loaf.

]]> By: Jennhttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280593 Jenn Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:41:52 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280593 I'm sure you'll hear about this at some point, but I can't recommend "Artisan Breads in 5 Minutes A Day" highly enough. It's a no-knead recipe, and the idea is that you spend 10 min. on the dough one day and only 5 min. of hands-on time every day or two actually shaping and baking bread. It's a great investment.I do have a couple of questions, though... I belong to Sam's Club, so I can get two Orowheat loaves for $4, which really is not bad at all. When you figure in the oven use and the rising (no pun intended) price of flour that I've noticed lately, I'm wondering if it's really that big a money saver. I enjoy the fresh baked bread, so I do it for taste and enjoyment, regardless. I’m sure you’ll hear about this at some point, but I can’t recommend “Artisan Breads in 5 Minutes A Day” highly enough. It’s a no-knead recipe, and the idea is that you spend 10 min. on the dough one day and only 5 min. of hands-on time every day or two actually shaping and baking bread. It’s a great investment.

I do have a couple of questions, though… I belong to Sam’s Club, so I can get two Orowheat loaves for $4, which really is not bad at all. When you figure in the oven use and the rising (no pun intended) price of flour that I’ve noticed lately, I’m wondering if it’s really that big a money saver. I enjoy the fresh baked bread, so I do it for taste and enjoyment, regardless.

]]> By: FrannyFrugalhttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280592 FrannyFrugal Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:31:08 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280592 We too grind our own wheat. I'm saving for an electric grinder, got my eye on the Wondermill, but meanwhile we are using a hand grinder like this one -http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_FP%20M100_A_name_E_Hand+Grain+MillIt was a gift, and it takes forever to grind, but keeps the kids busy :) We too grind our own wheat. I’m saving for an electric grinder, got my eye on the Wondermill, but meanwhile we are using a hand grinder like this one -

http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_FP%20M100_A_name_E_Hand+Grain+Mill

It was a gift, and it takes forever to grind, but keeps the kids busy :)

]]> By: Audreyblissfulhttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280591 Audreyblissful Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:51:40 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/homemade-bread.html#comment-280591 Love the new design and the recipe. I was just telling my friend the other day about how I needed a new bread recipe to try. Thanks for the tasty goodness. Love the new design and the recipe. I was just telling my friend the other day about how I needed a new bread recipe to try. Thanks for the tasty goodness.

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