Any Home Bakers Here?

[ronott1]

Yes Indeed I made the IRISH SODA BREAD today.
Followed recipe, but doubled it to make more bread loaves. Gave away a couple loaves to family visiting.
Here is the printed recipe again.
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And here is play by play.
I know it is picture heavy,, but that makes less writing to explain process.


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I did not have any buttermilk, so I dropped a quantity of sour cream into measuring vessel, and added balance with milk.
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I doubled the recipe,,, so above is the 2x amounts. 2 eggs, 2 cups milk, and 1 cup melted margarine.
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I used both Baking Soda, and Baking Powder. The sour cream provided the acidity to turn the baking soda active.
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I am using a stand mixer to do the work for me. I first combine All wet ingredients, and then add the flour. Above is all wet (milk, softened margarine, and eggs) getting mixed well.
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The flour I used shown above. Also regular All Purpose added but not shown in picture. The flour mixture also contains the baking soda, and baking powder, as well as salt. Below is a picture with half of the quantity of flour mixed in.
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Above, is with all the remaining flour added, and mixed/kneaded in. It is somewhat stiff.
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Onto my breadboard for next step. Note how clean the dough exited from the mixing bowl. The dough was pulling away from the bowl sides at the final kneading.
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Divided into 4 portions to create 4 small loaves. Cut slits with razor, and scissors . Whole egg wash, and slipped into preheated oven. 375°F
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Took out after 40 minutes, and checked both with a toothpick, as well as thermometer. Slightly hard to see clearly, but the temp is 209.5°F
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On the cooling rack.
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Nicely tanned.
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Sliced .,,,, it is still slightly warm.
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Delicious with some butter..
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Notes;;
This is a DELICIOUS bread. It is not soft, and spongy, but rather delicious and crumbly when eating. I omitted the step of brushing the tops with buttermilk/butter combo,, and opted for WHOLE EGG WASH.. Bread tanned a nice color.
One family member noted the hint taste of a BRIOCHE Bead flavor. I am guessing the eggs contributed to that flavor.

Thanks for the Recipe!

 

[cavemanrich]

I was researching baked goods using coffee, and while there are many different baked goods,, this one recipe caught my attention.
STEAKHOUSE BLACK BREAD.
First time making this recipe, so I followed it exactly.
Printed recipe.

And here is my Play, by play.
I proofed my yeast in the coffee. Note the color.

I mixed all my wet ingredients first. Then added all dry ingredients, and and mixed/kneaded. This is how dough looked as below.

I set aside for first rise,,, about 45 minutes plus.. until dough doubled in size. Onto breadboard. Rolled into a tube, and divided into 12 portions.

Rolled by hand into round balls. Brushed with egg wash, and sprinkled with Old Fashioned Oates. Preheated oven as they were getting second rise.

Baked @ 375°F for about 30 minutes. Checked with thermometer for done.

Out of oven, Cooling below

Sliced when cool enough to handle.

With cream cheese and a slice of cucumber.

Notes;
Delicious Rolls. The molasses, , brown sugar, and cocoa, gave these rolls a hint of a dessert . Not sweet like a cake, but delicious with a light hint of sweet.
Will try more of these later with cream cheese, and strawberry preserves,, and possibly with PBJ.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Baers good morning one and all!

Baked goods look yummy.

Temperature is in the80s.

Have a great day!

 

[ronott1]

I was researching baked goods using coffee, and while there are many different baked goods,, this one recipe caught my attention.
STEAKHOUSE BLACK BREAD.
First time making this recipe, so I followed it exactly.
Printed recipe.
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And here is my Play, by play.
I proofed my yeast in the coffee. Note the color.
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I mixed all my wet ingredients first. Then added all dry ingredients, and and mixed/kneaded. This is how dough looked as below.
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I set aside for first rise,,, about 45 minutes plus.. until dough doubled in size. Onto breadboard. Rolled into a tube, and divided into 12 portions.
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Rolled by hand into round balls. Brushed with egg wash, and sprinkled with Old Fashioned Oates. Preheated oven as they were getting second rise.
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Baked @ 375°F for about 30 minutes. Checked with thermometer for done.
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Out of oven, Cooling below
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Sliced when cool enough to handle.
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With cream cheese and a slice of cucumber.
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Notes;
Delicious Rolls. The molasses, , brown sugar, and cocoa, gave these rolls a hint of a dessert . Not sweet like a cake, but delicious with a light hint of sweet.
Will try more of these later with cream cheese, and strawberry preserves,, and possibly with PBJ.

Thanks for the recipe!

If all goes well, I will try this one on the weekend. Temps will be lower so baking in the afternoon will be possible.

 

[ronott1]

Baers good morning one and all!

Baked goods look yummy.

Temperature is in the80s.

Have a great day!

We should see temps in the 80s this weekend!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Hey Morning Home Bakers, very cool day here like mid 60's.

 

[Happy Novogens]

I was researching baked goods using coffee, and while there are many different baked goods,, this one recipe caught my attention.
STEAKHOUSE BLACK BREAD.
First time making this recipe, so I followed it exactly.
Printed recipe.
View attachment 3622159

And here is my Play, by play.
I proofed my yeast in the coffee. Note the color.

I mixed all my wet ingredients first. Then added all dry ingredients, and and mixed/kneaded. This is how dough looked as below.

I set aside for first rise,,, about 45 minutes plus.. until dough doubled in size. Onto breadboard. Rolled into a tube, and divided into 12 portions.

Rolled by hand into round balls. Brushed with egg wash, and sprinkled with Old Fashioned Oates. Preheated oven as they were getting second rise.

Baked @ 375°F for about 30 minutes. Checked with thermometer for done.

Out of oven, Cooling below

Sliced when cool enough to handle.

With cream cheese and a slice of cucumber.


Notes;
Delicious Rolls. The molasses, , brown sugar, and cocoa, gave these rolls a hint of a dessert . Not sweet like a cake, but delicious with a light hint of sweet.
Will try more of these later with cream cheese, and strawberry preserves,, and possibly with PBJ.

The ingredients sound yummy... molasses and cocoa! I see that the recipe is originally for a bread machine. I may be lazy and make it in the machine today.

 

[bruceha2000]

We should see temps in the 80s this weekend!

Good for there, too hot for here Enjoy your "cool" weather.

 

[Happy Novogens]

Hey Morning Home Bakers, very cool day here like mid 60's.

It's 1:20 here in the afternoon. My shaded patio is reading 112 F.

 

[Happy Novogens]

@cavemanrich I've not heard of using a thermometer to check bread for doneness. Is there a specific temp across all breads (rolls or loaves)?