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[pennyJo1960]

I get the ones offered will continue to check on the new shingles vac for both of us

 

[CapricornFarm]

Good night everyone.

 

[sourland]

Good morning Folks.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Good morning Folks.

Hi Sour , how are you today?

 

[sourland]

Doing well, Cap. About to head to the Amish market for bread and orange juice, and then to the club. Past two miserable days have kept me from going there. Need to work some pups and fill rabbit feeders.

 

[microchick]

Doing well, Cap. About to head to the Amish market for bread and orange juice, and then to the club. Past two miserable days have kept me from going there. Need to work some pups and fill rabbit feeders.

Sour, I have a great recipe for Amish sweet white bread that is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. I started making it about 2 years ago and it spoiled us to never eating store bread again. we just sliced and toasted four pieces for breakfast.

If you would like it, I'll be glad to post it.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Sour, I have a great recipe for Amish sweet white bread that is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. I started making it about 2 years ago and it spoiled us to never eating store bread again. we just sliced and toasted four pieces for breakfast.

If you would like it, I'll be glad to post it.

Hi Becky, what are you up to today?

 

[microchick]

Oh, heck I'll just go ahead and post it in case any one wants to give it a try:

2 cups warm water
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast

1) In large bowl dissolve the sugar in the warm water. Sprinkle yeast on top of water. Allow to proof until yeast resembles creamy foam

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cups of vegetable oil
6 cups bread flour

2)mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix the flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour but I usually set mine by our stove so it rises faster. Not by the stove it's about 1 1/2 hours for it to double)

I usually knead the dough until it gets that slightly sticky, glossy look to it. They say 6 cups but from experience I generally add 4 cups together, then start adding flour a half a cup at a time until I can get it out of the bowl to knead. I've seldom used all 6 cups and the bread turns out fluffy and moist.

3) Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes and divide in half. Shape into loaves and place into two well oiled 9x5 loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.

I like it to have a bit more 'height' to it so I let mine rise until it just starts to ooze over the edges a bit then pop it in the oven. It will rise a bit more in the preheated oven before it starts to bake.

4) Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

we don't like a real crunchy crust so I bake my bread for 28 minutes. The crust is still brown and crisp and the crust is firm but not hard.

This is by far our favorite bread. Not only do we use it for sandwiches but it has become a staple for morning toast and French toast.

 

[microchick]

Hi Becky, what are you up to today?

I am feeling pretty good today, Cap, thank you. The antibiotics are kicking the sore throat and glands and I'm flushing my sinuses twice a day so things are back under control.

How about yourself?

 

[CapricornFarm]

I am feeling pretty good today, Cap, thank you. The antibiotics are kicking the sore throat and glands and I'm flushing my sinuses twice a day so things are back under control.

How about yourself?

Not too bad, but feeling lazy. I don't like going out in the cold wind. Yeah, my sinuses keep flaring up too. Annoying.
I have started another quilt, here is the center panel for it.