Comments on: How to Make Bread http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/ Life in Ordinary Splendor Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:55:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: gwen http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-58247 gwen Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:43:55 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-58247 Suzanne - thanks for trying to help. water temperature should be OK (it was for 40 years.} I do add sugar to the yeast and it appears very active. I always had used the recipe from "Joy of Cooking". After these problems started I did try various methods found on the internet and even the cold rise method,Also tried Better Homes and Gardens recipe which was particularly bad. I do not use a bread machine. Just about to give up. We have found only one bakery that has bread that is good and if it goes out of the area we will be lost. gwen Suzanne – thanks for trying to help. water temperature should be OK (it was for 40 years.} I do add sugar to the yeast and it appears very active. I always had used the recipe from “Joy of Cooking”. After these problems started I did try various methods found on the internet and even the cold rise method,Also tried Better Homes and Gardens recipe which was particularly bad. I do not use a bread machine.
Just about to give up. We have found only one bakery that has bread that is good and if it goes out of the area we will be lost. gwen

]]> By: Suzanne McMinn http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-58243 Suzanne McMinn Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:07:53 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-58243 I would say it sounds like something is wrong with your yeast, but I know you said you tried several different kinds and I'm going to assume you checked that the yeast wasn't expired. You'd have to look at other various points--is your water the right temperature to activate the yeast properly? Your water should be 110-115 degrees (fingertip hot but still bearable). Are you adding the sugar with your yeast? (Sugar is a yeast helper.) And what type of recipe are you using? I would say it sounds like something is wrong with your yeast, but I know you said you tried several different kinds and I’m going to assume you checked that the yeast wasn’t expired. You’d have to look at other various points–is your water the right temperature to activate the yeast properly? Your water should be 110-115 degrees (fingertip hot but still bearable). Are you adding the sugar with your yeast? (Sugar is a yeast helper.) And what type of recipe are you using?

]]> By: gwen day http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-58241 gwen day Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:54:16 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-58241 Suzanne - Yes the bread will rise in the normal amount of time and the loaf usually is perfect looking. It will toast nicely but just doe not taste like bread and there is NO nice yeasty aroma. It used to have a great yeasty aroma - clear out into the garage. gwen Suzanne – Yes the bread will rise in the normal amount of time and the loaf usually is perfect looking. It will toast nicely but just doe not taste like bread and there is NO nice yeasty aroma. It used to have a great yeasty aroma – clear out into the garage. gwen

]]> By: Suzanne McMinn http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-58240 Suzanne McMinn Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:39:24 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-58240 Gwen, I don't know, I can't tell from what you said. Does the bread rise?? Gwen, I don’t know, I can’t tell from what you said. Does the bread rise??

]]> By: gwen day http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-58239 gwen day Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:22:04 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-58239 I have been making bread for 40 or so years and for the last year or so the bread is BAD. The appearance and texture are usually pretty good but there is NO odor of yeast. Have tried dried and yeast cakes (about 6 kinds and none work.) My husband loved the bread for years and in desperation he tried to make a loaf and it was even worse. What is wrong? gwen I have been making bread for 40 or so years and for the last year or so the bread is BAD. The appearance and texture are usually pretty good but there is NO odor of yeast. Have tried dried and yeast cakes (about 6 kinds and none work.) My husband loved the bread for years and in desperation he tried to make a loaf and it was even worse. What is wrong? gwen

]]> By: Donna O'Brien http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-56035 Donna O'Brien Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:22:33 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-56035 I have tried several times to make bread,( with no success), but perhaps I will give this a try, if your daughter can at 9, then surely a 40 something woman should be abel to. I have tried several times to make bread,( with no success), but perhaps I will give this a try, if your daughter can at 9, then surely a 40 something woman should be abel to.

]]> By: charlie http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-46612 charlie Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:57:58 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-46612 DEar Master of the Bread, I'm happy I came across your blog I just recently starting making homemade bread or rolls . I've wanted to make homemade bread for years and was afraid to try.I waqnted homemade rolls like my grandmother used to make ,but nobody in the family had her recipe.My wife has recently got her a part time job and I recently became partially disabled from work .My wife and I have a deal I"ll cook on the days she works ,I don't have a problem with cookin In love to cook ,just don't like cleaaning up . I guess thats a man thing ,but i've been better at cleaning lately.Anyway back to the bread making I found a decent recipe and tried for the 1st time the other day.Turned out great so I made more tonight and they were just as good, but still not as light and fluffy as my Grandmas and that lead me to your site. I was wondering how to make them more lighter? I also just started my own blog it's about cooking and outdoor life too.If you could help me to make lighter rolls I'd be very thankful!!!! Thank you My blog is pokechopcharlies.blogspot.com Hope yoy check it out .Thanks again poke chop DEar Master of the Bread, I’m happy I came across your blog I just recently starting making homemade bread or rolls . I’ve wanted to make homemade bread for years and was afraid to try.I waqnted homemade rolls like my grandmother used to make ,but nobody in the family had her recipe.My wife has recently got her a part time job and I recently became partially disabled from work .My wife and I have a deal I”ll cook on the days she works ,I don’t have a problem with cookin In love to cook ,just don’t like cleaaning up . I guess thats a man thing ,but i’ve been better at cleaning lately.Anyway back to the bread making I found a decent recipe and tried for the 1st time the other day.Turned out great so I made more tonight and they were just as good, but still not as light and fluffy as my Grandmas and that lead me to your site. I was wondering how to make them more lighter? I also just started my own blog it’s about cooking and outdoor life too.If you could help me to make lighter rolls I’d be very thankful!!!! Thank you My blog is pokechopcharlies.blogspot.com Hope yoy check it out .Thanks again poke chop

]]> By: Maye Cunningham http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-45074 Maye Cunningham Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:28:56 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-45074 Thanks so much for this recipe! I have been working on some of my old and new bread recipes for the past few month and they have turned out HORRIBLE! YOUR GRANDMA'S BREAD TURNED OUT WONDERFUL!I so admire the Mormon people and feel like everything I learn enriches mine and my family so much. I will try to fast one day a month and either give to the needy or continue to build my emergency supply of food etc. My greandson is 16 and is so fond of a Mormon family and especially their daughter. I have received the Book of Mormon and am eager to learn more and more . Again, Thank you for this Bread Recipe! This wonderful bread is so easy to make and will enrich our lives this evening. Maye Cunningham pecanac@cumbytel.com Thanks so much for this recipe! I have been working on some of my old and new bread recipes for the past few month and they have turned out HORRIBLE! YOUR GRANDMA’S BREAD TURNED OUT WONDERFUL!I so admire the Mormon people and feel like everything I learn enriches mine and my family so much. I will try to fast one day a month and either give to the needy or continue to build my emergency supply of food etc.
My greandson is 16 and is so fond of a Mormon family and especially their daughter. I have received the Book of Mormon and am eager to learn more and more .
Again, Thank you for this Bread Recipe! This wonderful bread is so easy to make and will enrich our lives this evening.
Maye Cunningham
pecanac@cumbytel.com

]]> By: Melissa http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-43577 Melissa Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:53:49 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-43577 I made this recipe yesterday and everyone loved it. I didn't get pretty round tops on my loaves. I sprayed my saran wrap with Pam and it stuck a bit when I removed it for baking and the loaves fell some. I suppose it is one of two things my bread pans were too big for the recipe or my dough was too sticky and needed more flour. It was yummy, though. I made this recipe yesterday and everyone loved it. I didn’t get pretty round tops on my loaves. I sprayed my saran wrap with Pam and it stuck a bit when I removed it for baking and the loaves fell some. I suppose it is one of two things my bread pans were too big for the recipe or my dough was too sticky and needed more flour. It was yummy, though.

]]> By: Merie http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-42374 Merie Thu, 28 May 2009 08:14:35 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2007/12/19/how-to-make-bread/#comment-42374 Hello! Love your page! Stumbled upon it while searching for a doughnut recipe. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes and your tips. The doughnuts were great! Thanks again. Hello!
Love your page! Stumbled upon it while searching for a doughnut recipe. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes and your tips. The doughnuts were great!

Thanks again.

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