some bakers amuse themselves with 'projects'; others are serious 'bakers'; then there are 'the impoverished intelligentsia' who know the value of baking their own bread. ohohoh. and then there's coldsoba!
bread is easy2do
::: however, she recommends making the first loaf using bread flour and a basic no nonsense recipe. practice until you are satisfied and feel comfortable with the process. then you can 'play' and experiment with a modicum of confidence.
bread is easy2do
::: however, she recommends making the first loaf using bread flour and a basic no nonsense recipe. practice until you are satisfied and feel comfortable with the process. then you can 'play' and experiment with a modicum of confidence.pictured above is nice little loaf of bread ...a work in progress; used bisquick + regular yeast. other baking mixes can be substituted::: amazing science project. used cuisinart; no hand-knead.
05.19.08: Bisquick Yeast Bread/Rolls
1 pkg. active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water, not hot
2 1/2 cups Bisquick
Dissolve yeast in water; mix in Bisquick. Beat vigorously. (Note: i used a food processor for this step and the kneading; takes seconds) Turn dough onto surface well dusted with Bisquick and knead until smooth, about 20 times. Shape as desired. Place on lightly greased baking sheet and cover with damp cloth. Let rise about 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake 10-15 minutes depending on size. Brush with melted butter after baking. Yields 16 rolls.
1 pkg. active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water, not hot
2 1/2 cups Bisquick
Dissolve yeast in water; mix in Bisquick. Beat vigorously. (Note: i used a food processor for this step and the kneading; takes seconds) Turn dough onto surface well dusted with Bisquick and knead until smooth, about 20 times. Shape as desired. Place on lightly greased baking sheet and cover with damp cloth. Let rise about 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake 10-15 minutes depending on size. Brush with melted butter after baking. Yields 16 rolls.
Brioche Buns
1 pkg Active Dry Yeast
1/2 cup Warm Water
4 1/2 cup Bisquick Baking Mix
1/2 cup Butter, softened
1/4 cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Egg, separated
1 tbsp Water
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 24 muffin cups.
Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl.
Stir in baking mix, butter, sugar, eggs and egg white; beat vigorously 20 strokes.
Turn dough onto cloth-covered board well dusted with baking mix. (Dough will be soft.)
Gently roll in baking mix to coat; knead until smooth, about 1 minute.
Divide 3/4 of the dough into 24 equal parts. Shape each part into a ball.
Place in muffin cups; flatten slightly.
Divide remaining dough into 24 equal parts; shape each part into ball.
Press deep indentation in center of each ball dough in pan.
Place 1 small ball dough in each indention.
Beat egg yolk and 1 tbsp. water slightly; brush over rolls.
Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
DO-AHEAD BRIOCHE BUNS; (FOR FREEZER)
Heat oven to 300 degrees.
Prepare as directed above except - bake until set, about 15 minutes.
Remove from pan; cool.
Freeze rolls tightly wrapped.
To serve, heat oven to 350 degrees.
Unwrap rolls and place on ungreased cookie sheet or in muffin cups.
Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
1 pkg Active Dry Yeast
1/2 cup Warm Water
4 1/2 cup Bisquick Baking Mix
1/2 cup Butter, softened
1/4 cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Egg, separated
1 tbsp Water
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 24 muffin cups.
Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl.
Stir in baking mix, butter, sugar, eggs and egg white; beat vigorously 20 strokes.
Turn dough onto cloth-covered board well dusted with baking mix. (Dough will be soft.)
Gently roll in baking mix to coat; knead until smooth, about 1 minute.
Divide 3/4 of the dough into 24 equal parts. Shape each part into a ball.
Place in muffin cups; flatten slightly.
Divide remaining dough into 24 equal parts; shape each part into ball.
Press deep indentation in center of each ball dough in pan.
Place 1 small ball dough in each indention.
Beat egg yolk and 1 tbsp. water slightly; brush over rolls.
Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
DO-AHEAD BRIOCHE BUNS; (FOR FREEZER)
Heat oven to 300 degrees.
Prepare as directed above except - bake until set, about 15 minutes.
Remove from pan; cool.
Freeze rolls tightly wrapped.
To serve, heat oven to 350 degrees.
Unwrap rolls and place on ungreased cookie sheet or in muffin cups.
Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
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