Hi! Things have slowed down now since my visiting family has left, but I miss them very much. I really enjoyed all the time we got to spent together, esp the long breakfasts, followed by a late chatty lunch, and an even longer dinner. It was an amazing few days with them, and I can not wait for them to visit next year!
So anyway, since they have left, I decided to try yet another recipe from Pinterest. I am personally a huge fan of bread, and love homemade bread the best (who doesn't?). For me, wheat bread is the biggest challenge, and oh a challenge it is. I have tried many recipes that have seriously just failed. Either they were too hard, or too dense, or just not edible. My parents have been my guinea pigs for many years as I try new recipes, new gadgets (which I also love), and new ideas. As in life, not all things always go according to plan. But this new recipe was a huge hit. My parents were in love, and have already request this be their new go to bread. My dad has diabetes, so the quest for a healthier bread option is key. We all love white bread, (again who doesn't) but this does not always provide the best nutrition or glycemic index for our family. So I made this bread: Multigrain bread
I found this to be an interesting recipe, since you are using hot cereal (which was a little tough for me to find, but I finally found some at Trader Joes) I followed the directions almost perfectly, and did everything with my kitchen aid dough hook, since that was recommended. I made a few changes; First- I put the salt, honey, and butter in together. Then I added the flour a 1/2 cup at a time, once I was about 1/2 with that, Second- I put in another 1/2 cup of flour, made a little hole in the flour, and then poured in my instant yeast. For me, this is the only way I get results, I have tried other ways, but it does not work for me. So if I do that, then dough rises really well in recipe. I did 3 rises, 1) 40 minutes in the kitchen aid, 2) 30-40 minutes in a ball, and 3) 45 minutes in the oven once I placed the dough in their pan. You could easily skip the rise in a ball, and go directly to the oven rise if you are pressed for time. I forgot to take pictures of 1 & 3, but here is a picture of 2:
So anyway, since they have left, I decided to try yet another recipe from Pinterest. I am personally a huge fan of bread, and love homemade bread the best (who doesn't?). For me, wheat bread is the biggest challenge, and oh a challenge it is. I have tried many recipes that have seriously just failed. Either they were too hard, or too dense, or just not edible. My parents have been my guinea pigs for many years as I try new recipes, new gadgets (which I also love), and new ideas. As in life, not all things always go according to plan. But this new recipe was a huge hit. My parents were in love, and have already request this be their new go to bread. My dad has diabetes, so the quest for a healthier bread option is key. We all love white bread, (again who doesn't) but this does not always provide the best nutrition or glycemic index for our family. So I made this bread: Multigrain bread
I found this to be an interesting recipe, since you are using hot cereal (which was a little tough for me to find, but I finally found some at Trader Joes) I followed the directions almost perfectly, and did everything with my kitchen aid dough hook, since that was recommended. I made a few changes; First- I put the salt, honey, and butter in together. Then I added the flour a 1/2 cup at a time, once I was about 1/2 with that, Second- I put in another 1/2 cup of flour, made a little hole in the flour, and then poured in my instant yeast. For me, this is the only way I get results, I have tried other ways, but it does not work for me. So if I do that, then dough rises really well in recipe. I did 3 rises, 1) 40 minutes in the kitchen aid, 2) 30-40 minutes in a ball, and 3) 45 minutes in the oven once I placed the dough in their pan. You could easily skip the rise in a ball, and go directly to the oven rise if you are pressed for time. I forgot to take pictures of 1 & 3, but here is a picture of 2:
I divided this into half and then rolled them the way she instructed, and I think it worked out well. I used my new Misto, and added the Oats. This was the end result:
As I have said multiple times in this post- It tasted amazing. Just wonderful. Please try the recipe for yourself, and let me know how it turns out!
Till next time!
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