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1. I love fresh home made bread! I really enjoy making it, but it's been pretty difficult to do since *MS has robbed me of much of the muscle strength required to knead the dough.
2. I tried a bread machine, but I use organic ingredients, and there is no such thing as organic "rapid rise" or "bread machine" instant yeast, so the results weren't that good.
3. I picked up a fantastic book last weekend at the bookstore, "The Bread Bible"
by Rose Levy Beranbaum. Each recipe has instructions for making bread by hand, or using a stand mixer or a food processor!
4. Hubbers bought me a KitchenAid food processor last Christmas. It's a beast of a machine, weighing at least a ton, so I only ever hauled it out of the cupboard once or twice to make coleslaw! I never even considered kneading bread dough in it...duh!
5. Well, now the food processor sits on the kitchen counter, and I can make fresh delicious organic bread every day with ease! My first bake (above), was a basic soft white loaf, and it was yummy. Tomorrow, Honey Whole Wheat, then Pumpernickel...Golden Semolina...Ciabatta...Seven Grain, well, you get the picture!
*MS- Multiple Sclerosis
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glad you've found a really good use for your big machine Karen. I'm with you - keep what you need at arms reach instead of hiding it. Your bread looks scrumptious
ReplyDeleteThat looks one mighty machine, and like my sewing machine, too heavy to lug out every time you want to use it.I have a super recipe for zucchini loaf, originally from Gayle at " The White House", I shred the zucchini in a processor, and after draining off the excess fluid, you could do it all in the same bowl. Easy-Peasy.I'll post it on my blog tomorrow. Love those loaves, nothing smells so great, or tastes as nice as that home-made loaf. Cheers from Jean.
ReplyDeleteYour husband sounds like a smart man!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, home-baked bread is the best!
ReplyDeleteAnyway I use a baking machine, it goes well with fresh yeast and heavy meal. But the machines are different, probably it does not go with everyone.
Have a great Valentine's Day :-)
Yummo. And, how WONDERFUL to reclaim something you thought the beast had stolen permanently. I'll bet the bread tastes even better just because of that.
ReplyDeleteOh that does sound good! Where do you buy your organic ingredients? I was especially wondering about the yeast?
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bread ! So glad the processor is the solution! :)
ReplyDeleteIt has never occurred to me that you could use a food processor to make bread! I love the aroma of homemade bread fresh from the oven.
ReplyDeleteI use the dough cycle on my bread machine to do all of the kneading then turn it out into a bread pan, let it rise and bake. Home made bread simply can't be beat, so glad you found a way to make and enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteWow..your bread looks delicious and list of the bread you will be making sounds mouth watering too!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have a way to make your bread now, Karen!
fresh bread - yum!! that would be so yummy this AM ... i need some. you enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteHappy <3 Day!! ( :
I am fascinated how you fold your loaf before baking... I will try this next time! :)
ReplyDeleteI love home made bread. So delicious and the smell -- WOW! Keep that mixer on the counter and use it. It really does make life easier. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Love my Kitchen Aid Mixer. I have had mine for ten years. We tried making pizza crust at Christmas. It didn't turn out quite right.
ReplyDeleteOh now I am hungry what a great little machine. Oh that sounds so good the closest I get to homemade bread now is a recipe I found for beer bread. Don't laugh it works I cannot knead anymore either. Hug Happy Valentines day Hug B
ReplyDeleteThat's a super way to make bread- I hadn't thought of it. I don't like all that kneading either. Like Diane above- where do you buy your organic ingredients? My best friend's mother used to make pepperoni bread- oh my gosh- it was so good!
ReplyDeleteKaren,
ReplyDeleteHomemade bread is the best! Glad you found a way to make it.
I use the bread machine for my dough, then form my own loaves or buns.
Food Processors are fun little machines.
OMG! i am so glad you live miles and miles away. :) i would follow the aroma to your door, otherwise!
ReplyDeletewhat a great way to use that food processor!
My mother had that book and loved it. Glad you have found a way to make that lovely smell in your house.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use for your food processor. The homemade bread looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day and have a great weekend!
You're making me so hungry!
ReplyDeletedrooling over that fresh bread. looks delicious!yum!
ReplyDeletehappy valentine's day!
xo
What a great gift from your husband! When my kids were growing up I made all of our bread and I do love it, but over the years and going back to work, I stopped baking all that good stuff! You brought me lots of memories of the fragrance of fresh, baking bread! Nothing better! I can almost taste it!! Hope you have a great weekend, Karen!! Enjoy your bread!!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing quite like homemade bread, and this looks so yummy, Karen.
ReplyDeleteA beast is such a good way to describe the Kitchen-Aid. I LOVE mine.
Have a great weekend, and Happy Valentine's Day.
Love your bread making collage! This one thing I like to learn how to make and I have all those appliances. And I actually have that book collecting dust on the shelf. Need to find gluten free receipes.
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds yummy. I use my Cuisinart processor for everything, and my Kitchen Aid stand mixer is a godsend when I bake. Glad you're enjoying getting doughy!
ReplyDeleteI can't complain about the bread which we have here in Belgium. It is really very good and the bakeries have always fresh bread, not industrial once.
ReplyDeleteI hardly ever use mine and I love bread sooo....! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThere are definitely few things better than homemade breads and yours look so wonderful, I can almost smell them. Good for you ... using that processor to do the hard work!
ReplyDeleteHomemade bread can't be beat! Looks yummy. Have a Happy Valentine's day!
ReplyDeletehomemade bread is the absolute best!! i am so happy there is a way for you to make it!!
ReplyDeletei LOVED all the pictures!!
happy valentine's day!!
They look sooooo good!:)
ReplyDeleteI swear I can smell freshly baked bread as I read your post!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm...there's nothing like it.
Just bought a freshly baked loaf of Cheddar bread....can't wait to dig into it.
Have a great weekend.
diane @ thoughts and shots
Oh, your bread looks fabulous and delicious!! With a bread machine I don't have near the mess, but I do miss getting my hands on the dough and feeling the texture change to a nice smooth piece. The Kitchen-Aid is awesome! Love your collage.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you found a way to make bread again. I wonder too if a high quality blender could be used for the dough.
ReplyDeleteYummmmmm..... If you can't stop yourself and make too much, just e-mail me a slice or two (I'll even take the heels!) Oh I'd de finitely leave that mixer out on the counter all the time if I were you.
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy!
ReplyDeleteThis all looks so tempting and divine tasting!!! I too love bread. My favorite part of making homemade is the fragrance from the oven when it's baking!
ReplyDeleteYour bread looks delicious....so glad you found a way to make it more easily.
ReplyDeleteFresh bread daily, yay! I am so looking forward too this. Lucky me.
ReplyDeleteoh ... my... what a treat... love the smell of fresh baked bread.....
ReplyDeletesuch fab photos of your process.
Oh, your bread sounds so good -- and nothing smells better than a fresh-baked loaf. I'm glad you are enjoying baking!
ReplyDeleteI used to make bread dough in my kitchen aid.. I sure do miss it. Your bread sure does look yummy.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
oh my!!! yum! I absolutely love fresh bread and used to make it all the time. But, I have to eat gluten free now and do not want to buy all the different types of flour to make GF bread. So, I don't make it anymore.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great kitchen tool! And the bread does look amazing. I try to go organic and gluten free when possible. I believe our current food supply is causing so many diseases and health issues. Go YOU!
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy Karen. I'm putting my name on some of that ciabatta, warm please.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like the smell of fresh bread baking in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteI'm craving it as I look at your photos.