Any Home Bakers Here?

[Sally PB]

Thanks for the website, Jared! I bookmarked it for future ordering.

 

[Sally PB]

I just ordered their free catalog. I like to page through print things. Yeah, I'm old old school.

 

[igorsMistress]

That explains why I didn't post it. I knew there had to be a reason!

Yes. The amounts for the topping are just so tiny (and it's one less thing to do the next time you make it). I suppose you could cut those amounts in half, especially if you figure out the weights of everything, or if you know how many tablespoons or teaspoons are in 1/8 c. of sugar.

Thanks, we’ll give it a go. It’s nice to have something once in a while but anything big always goes to waste or hubs takes it to work.

 

[igorsMistress]

Thanks! I’m so surprised! I hate baking…I don’t know what’s come ove4 me, unless it’s going from this old kitchen I had to the one I have now!

View attachment 2987749

Very nice! It’s nice and open. Have you decided on color yet? A kitchen you like can make a big difference.

 

[cavemanrich]

Did some more experimental baking. Got idea to bake some Potato bread rolls. Baked potato bread before, so was aware of needed ingredients, but as usual,, wanted to experiment my own way. I kept track of amounts, so I could write the recipe down for my future use. If it was a success, I would keep my notes,, If not,,,, notes scrapped. It was DELICIOUS SUCCESS, so here is the written recipe.

POTATO BREAD BUNS
1 cup milk
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 Tsp yeast
1 Tsp salt
3 cups bread flour
1 egg (large)
2 TBsp honey
3 TBsp olive oil
PROCEDURE
Warm milk to 110 -115°F , add honey, and yeast. Proof until a nice foam forms on top.
In stand mixer, add mashed potatoes, egg, olive oil, and salt. Using dough hook, mix until
well incorporated. Add proofed yeast and milk, and mix all together well.
Add 2 cups of flour, and let mix. When well mixed, add 3rd cup of flour a spoon at a time,
as dough hook keeps mixing on low speed. When all well mixed, locate to warm proofing area.
Let rise 1 hour. I preheat my oven for 2 minutes, and shut off. Keep oven light on.
Place dough on floured working board, and fold over several times. Divide into 12 equal portions.
Form into mini loaf shape balls. Prepare cookie sheet pan. Brush on bottom olive oil, and dust
generously with cornmeal. Arrange the bun rolls on pan, and dust with flour.
Second rise, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
I use a meat thermometer to check when baked, inside temp should be between 195°F - 205°F
NOTES:
Your rise times may vary.
I used 2% milk. whole milk would be just fine also.
My mashed potatoes are already enhanced with butter, and sour cream.
I used King Arthur Bread flour. Allpurpose would also work, but amount would need to be watched., not by much. One or two spoons extra.
Honey could be replace with sugar if no honey available.
Olive oil could be replaced with other oil, or butter.

I did not do play by play,, but before and after pix here.

Yes, I know,, I estimated size, and did not weigh each individually

Out of the oven,,, and below,, YES,, they are sliced and eaten still warm

@Sally PB ,, I know you are GF customer.. Next time I may try for myself,, a GF recipe. Same as above,, but will substitute the flour with ground oatmeal.

My new line around my family members;
I CAN EXPERIMENT, AND NOBODY IS GOING TO ME

 

[Sally PB]

@Sally PB ,, I know you are GF customer.. Next time I may try for myself,, a GF recipe. Same as above,, but will substitute the flour with ground oatmeal.

If you've never worked with GF bread type recipes, I'll forewarn you... they do not rise the same way as gluten flours, and the finished texture is MUCH denser.

Still, I copied this and saved it in my recipe folder, because they sound delicious!

Just FYI... the GF flour I use is Namaste. Not for any reason other than Costco has it and it's $8 (?) for a 5 pound bag, which is cheaper than my local store. It does have xantham gum in it.

When I make oat flour, I use my high speed blender (Blendtec) on its highest setting for 50 seconds, and do 2 cups of oats at a time. This works pretty well. If I want to do a second batch, I let everything cool down again so it's totally dry.

 

[cavemanrich]

If you've never worked with GF bread type recipes, I'll forewarn you... they do not rise the same way as gluten flours, and the finished texture is MUCH denser.

Still, I copied this and saved it in my recipe folder, because they sound delicious!

Just FYI... the GF flour I use is Namaste. Not for any reason other than Costco has it and it's $8 (?) for a 5 pound bag, which is cheaper than my local store. It does have xantham gum in it.

When I make oat flour, I use my high speed blender (Blendtec) on its highest setting for 50 seconds, and do 2 cups of oats at a time. This works pretty well. If I want to do a second batch, I let everything cool down again so it's totally dry.

I also noticed since these buns had much potato in the mix,, the rise was slower.. At one point,, I wished I had went with more yeast. But after all went well,, I wrote the yeast as I used. 1 teaspoon did the job.

 

[topochico225]

2/3 loaves baked.

 

[Blooie]

You are all getting my bread baking and experimenting juices flowing here - I don’t even know where to start!! Beautiful rolls and breads!!

 

[Swiss]

Thanks, we’ll give it a go. It’s nice to have something once in a while but anything big always goes to waste or hubs takes it to work.

It may be a bit much for a single serving, but it's DELICIOUS!