Hi Enjoyed your video. Live alone but still make bread with a machine. Just a tip from an old ( 84 ) bread maker who is on my third machine. I wear them out. My tip. Take the bread out of the pan right away. It will come out much easier and not so much left on the paddle with out waiting 10 mins. I don’t bother to remove the paddle because we don’t mind the hole.
Thanks for the tip! I have learned that, and I have also learned to take the paddle out before baking. Only of course when I remember 😁! We don't mind it too much with the hole either.
Hi Stephanie, I tried out your suggestion a few days ago with using just milk and omitted the water. My express bread loaf came out even fluffier. I loved it 😊!
I ordered my first bread machine and I never bake so discovering your channel was a God send 😊 Thank you for sharing your thoughts with explanations on why the each thing works as it does I needed this and you don't make me feel inferior because it's second nature to you as a expert. I'm glad your here. So I'm following you now, just so you know 👁️ 👁️
I so appreciate this comment. Thank you for your kind words. I hope you find yourself loving your bread machine. We can't get enough of it over here. I am definitely learning as I go with my machine too 😊.
Hi! So, I used Red Star's quick rise yeast for both of the loaves. I hope you have success with your loaves. Bear in mind that homemade bread is going to be denser than store bought bread. Store bought breads are extremely soft because of a lot of additives. Nonetheless, you can make some really tasty breads 😊.
I did live in Texas for 7 years some 20 years ago so I am somewhat familiar with some of your stores. I have only been experimenting with a bread machine for little over 2 years. I am pretty limited on my flour choices here. So I stick to the few small stone ground flour Mills and not the commerical bleached low grade flour of questionable origin we get here. I have two bread machines, a 20 year old Panasonic still works perfectly ( that was gifted from a neighbour) and a new Panasonic bread machine. Breadmaking is a wonderful hobby, also a lot healthier for your family than eating that store bought stuff that's full of preservatives.
Thank you so much for making this video!! I tried your tip on sifting the flour first and using all-purpose flour at that. For the first time since owning my bread machine, Finally, the bread came out light and fluffy.
@@learningtogetherbygrace 1:20 left, I’m making my first loaf of bread at 40. 🤦♀️I live in Orlando now but I’m from Destin and Panama City FL originally.
@@learningtogetherbygrace I have made about half a dozen lobes, and then I got brave and decided to dump an envelope of the Lipton onion soup packet into the bread. It came out nice. Look at me, giggle giggle thanks again.
You can easily take the paddle out at the end of the rise cycle by gently pulling back the dough with your fingers and lifting the paddle out. Once baked, the loaf releases much easier and leaves only a small hole.
@redknight3439 Yes, I am definitely learning a lot the more I play around with my bread machine. I don't have to be stuck on the factory settings. I took the dough out the other day and got a different shape and them put it back in to bake. I will keep experimenting 😊. I appreciate your suggestions.
Just got a bread machine yesterday and made basic bread today. Made two loaves. I use the dough only cycle and then bake in my bread pans in the oven. Like the results.
Yes, do it! I'm so glad I finally did. I'm going to be coming out with more videos on recipes other than bread that you can make with the bread machine. I like experimenting. Thank you for stopping by 🥰.
They look so yummy. Thank you for sharing. I remove the paddle from my bread machine before the the bake cycle and just before the final rise cycle. That way the hole is not so large on my bread.
@@learningtogetherbygraceeasy way to remember, use your dough cycle, when it completes just lift the dough out and remove the paddle.. then roll it a little and set it back in.. then set a timer for 30 mins or so to let it rise. I usually bake for 35 mins on the bake cycle then
@@learningtogetherbygrace most likely I’ll try them both! I grew up on homemade bread, but my mother never ever gave her recipes to anyone, not even me!
@Ernie Penny you know, I have tried removing it before the bake cycle and can NEVER get it out ☺️! I am going to try it again. Sometimes though, I get so busy around the house, and before I know it, my bread is baking. Now, I have taken my bread out of the pan right after and waited for it to cool down. They both have about the same removal results 🙄. Thank you for stopping by again and giving me some more advice 😊.
You can change the oil and use butter, Where milk power is needed use half milk and half water. Also on your express bread you can lower the sugar too. Using butter and milk gives you a light fluffy bread. Also using a good grade of bread flour with a higher protein level give you a way bigger loaf as well. But I am in South Africa we don't get all purpose flour here. So I only use stone ground from a small local mill , our local supermarket flour I have had the most disastrous results.
Thank you so much for the suggestions. I didn't think to use the butter and half milk and water together. I can definitely see how that would work. The flour I use has a higher protein profile. I buy an organic flour from a store called Costco. They sell everything in bulk. From what I understand with my research, it's a very high-quality flour. I tried doing freshly milled whole wheat berries, spelt, and barley, and it did not come out great at all 😁! I, however, would love to learn how to make good bread with milling my own flour.
That's awesome. I had never heard of a bread maker until I was married and had my first child. It intrigued me but, I was always afraid to purchase one and try it out. So last year I took the plunge and did it. I'm kicking myself for not buying it sooner lol! You live and you learn 🤗!
I just found your video and you are so cute! I am going to try the first loaf you made. I have a bread machine and I don't use it as much as I thought I would. I am not as "gutsy" as you with experimenting with my machine. I do have a hint - if you spray your container with an oil spray before you put anything in it, the finished loaf will come out a lot easier.
Thank you 😊. I have tried oiling the pan so many times, and I either have bread that gets stuck in the pan or the paddle gets stuck in the bread 😁. I will keep trying and see if one of these days it will come out smoothly. I hope you enjoy your breads and your machine.
@@techjunkie2010 I came across a video on RUclips with a lady removing the paddle before the bake cycle. What I have been doing lately is setting a timer to remove the paddle right before it bakes. I lift the dough up gently and pull the paddle out. It has worked beautifully. I no longer have the big hole in my bread.
Hi, it sounds like your after a more open crumb then what your getting, if this is correct then use the dough function, pull the dough out after the dough function is done, take the paddle out, then do the stretch and fold, Stick it back in then give it an hour or so to fully proof and use the bake Only setting. For as much yeast as you put in, (1 tablespoon is overkill) that loaf should have been touching the top of ur machine had you allowed it to proof for longer. if u prefer a soft exterior on ur bread, put a tea towel over it while it cools... and as always Enjoy ur baking adventures. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the insight. The recipes I followed were from my bread machines manual. The second loaf calls for more yeast because it's a quick loaf. I have finally learned to remove the paddle before it bakes, and man, does it make a difference 😊. I will try out your suggestions and see what happens. Thanks you!
@@learningtogetherbygrace Hi, your very welcome, glad to help. I have been making bread for some time now and my standard method is the no kneed method, along with the use of poolish (200g warm water 200 g flour 5g yeast 15g honey let that sit for hour or two) Then once poolish is ready, I get all my ingredients in, Which I normally dont use oil as I prefer a lean dough.. Note: you will need to adjust your amounts if u use poolish of water and flour Combine everything and let that sit in a airtight container, I would do 2 stretch and folds every hour then I just let it go till I need it, this dough will be fine in fridge for upwards of 3 days and its ready to go straight outa the fridge. I have a toaster oven, so that does my rolls up in around 12 min This also infuses a lot more flavor into the bread and it has a open crumb which I prefer This way u have fresh bread as u want it on demand. if u end up giving this a go, let me know which you prefer please.
I have heard of this method once before. It may be something I do down the road. I am in the process of getting a sourdough starter established and strong. I have been working on it for about 3 weeks now. I'm sure that'll keep me busy for a while 😊. How long have you been baking bread?
@@learningtogetherbygrace I started in 2018 so long enough to have a handle on how to do things with Only a airtight container and a toaster oven, my sour dough starter began in 2018, I have a plethora of tricks now having played with sour dough for some time. Getting back to what the method I mentioned, what I would normally do is stick the dough in the fridge overnight then do it up the following day, the Extra ferment will add sooo much more flavor And likely will be a more open crumb, I prefer a ratio of 100g flour to 80g water so 80% hydration, basically. Yes it is a wetter dough but the results are way better Then if u have a dutch oven or in my case a cassarol dish stoneware, those make beautiful loaves. If your going to play with sour dough, jump on here and watch a vid titled: The only sour dough starter you will ever need, this will show u How to get the most active Starter possible along with a Huge amount of tips... Heres 1 for u: did u know u could freeze your sour dough starter if ur not going to use it for lengthy periods of time? Yes u can do that without harming ur starter. Just wondering are you on Twitter X ? If yes whats ur Handle? (assuming ur ok with this of course)
Very helpful. My breadmaker beeps to give an option to take out the paddles before baking or turning the screw under the container will make it easier or there is a spike which you can prise out the paddles with which may be sold online. I'm going to try your express loaf. Thank you.
Thank you! I have tried taking the paddle out once before it baked but I couldn't get it out for the life of me 😁. I just gave up and said oh well! Mine actually doesn't give me a beep to remove it. It beeps to add ingredients and for the end of the cycle. I hope you like the express loaf. I tried it last night with only whole milk and no water. It came out even fluffier. Let me know how you like yours. Thanks for stopping by 🤗!
Hi Ruben, I don't see why not. You just need some kind of fat. I've used olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and melted butter. So I would assume any other oil would work fine. Hope this helps 😊.
Hi Rebekah: Can you show us same recipe but using a low carbohydrate flour? (Almond, hazelnut, walnut...). I've tried to quit bread but for me is hardest than quit sugar. I know will be expensive. There are several gluten free (but doesn't mean low carbs). IF is to complicate... can you do with a gluten free like sorghum, millet, garbanzo-fava, quinoa, oat, rice... thanks one more time
Hi, so I have played around with a recipe like that and don't have it perfected yet. I will definitely keep working on it and post as soon as I feel it's a suitable alternative 😊.
Hi! So instant/quick rise/rapid rise/bread machine yeast are the same thing. They do not need water to activate them. This is why you add it directly to your recipe in its dey state. On the other hand, active dry yeast requires you to add it to warm water first to activate it. This is called blooming it. So you would not just add a package of that to your recipe. Active dry yeast usually is not used in bread machine recipes at all. However, I have been experiencing with active dry yeast as well as sourdough starter for a couple of months now in my bread machine and have produced some pretty tasty loaves of bread. The active dry yeast by far gives a more superior taste than the quick rise yeast. I am still figuring out the water ratios because my doughs have had more hydration with the active dry yeast, which produces a crispier crust once done cooking. I have been measuring out 2tsp of active dry yeast and allowing it to bloom in 1/4 cups of warm water. It essentially looks foamy once it's bloomed. I have been using 1 cup of water, but again, it is producing a higher hydration dough with crispier crust once done. I also tried 3/4 cups of water, but it was too dry and I ended up having to add more water. Once I get this recipe perfected, I am going to do a video on it. I know this is a pretty long response. I hope it answers your question 🙏🏽 🙂.
Well I guess from your recommendation I should not use the active dry yeast, that says inst to add 3/4 cup of water (warm) and 1 top of sugar., at least not to use with my bread maker , am I understanding yoh right. Thank you, then can you please tell me what yeast to buy to use with my bread machine. I can't see the jar you are using and I did not see it at my HEB Store. I would really appreciate, it's the first time I make or try making a white bread in machine.
Hi@@marylouguajardo6634! I use Red Star Quick-Rise Yeast. Red Star is a brand, but any quick rise yeast, instant rise yeast, or bread machine yeast from any brand will work. I hope that helps 🙂.
There are a lot out there to choose from. The reason I purchased this one is because I can make gluten-free bread with it. You can also make Artisan bread with It. Another feature is making jams, cakes, and different doughs. It's pretty cool. I'm going to be doing some of those things and posting videos about it. I appreciate you stopping by 🤗!
Barry, I have tried removing the paddle both ways, and they have pretty much the same result. The last time I made bread, I took the paddle out right before the bake time began. This eliminated the big hole. It took some pulling to get it out with my paddle remover. However, it worked! The only thing for me is that I get caught up in doing things around the house, and before I know it, the bread is halfway baked 😊. I hope this helps.
Hi, I'm sorry that you are dealing woth dense bread. Here are some tips that I can offer to you. 1. Sift your flour first before measuring. I don't always do that, however when I do, it helps me get a better measure of my flour. Unsifted flour is more compact and you can end up using more than what the recipe calls for. 2. Use an extra Tablespoon of oil. When I use extra oil I find that the inside of the bread is so much softer. 3. Final tip, try adding a TBSP of vinegar with the water to your recipe and see if that helps as well. With my last bread loaf I did all three and it produced a beautiful soft loaf. Also, another thing to consider is that homemade bread won't be like store bought no matter what you do. It can come close, but the reality is that there are so many ingredients in store bought bread that may aid in a softer loaf. Let me know if this works for you.
Hi! So, I use an organic all-purpose flour that I get from Costco. A lot of times, the bread recipes call for bread flour, but I generally don't buy it because it is more costly. So I stick to all-purpose flour. I have loved how my loaves have turned out. I may experiment with bread flour to see the difference in a future video.
Hi Ms. Brenda, I'm sorry that's happening to your bread. These are some tips I gave another commenter to make softer bread overall in your bread machine. 1. Sift your flour first before measuring. I don't always do that. However, when I do, it helps me get a better measure of my flour. Unsifted flour is more compact, and you can end up using more than what the recipe calls for. 2. Use an extra Tablespoon of oil. When I use extra oil, I find that the inside of the bread is so much softer. 3. Final tip, try adding a TBSP of vinegar with the water to your recipe and see if that helps as well. With my last bread loaf, I did all three, and it produced a beautiful soft loaf. Let me know if this works for you.
Bread is, I believe, the easiest to bake of all oven products. Its ingredients, as I see online, are not measured with care: dry measures (cups, spoonsful) are not leveled by volume with a spatula or to the finest line by weight; liquids are not measured to just beneath the meniscus. Such care does not seem necessary whether using a bread machine or not. For a loaf of bread not to be successful, something must be wrong with the recipe or the ingredients. Even if one measures incorrectly, the dough is too wet or to dry, one can easily see that early in the mixing and fix it with a little good judgment. As they say, it is not rocket science!
I have baked a lot of good bread with less than perfect measurements, so there is truth in that. I have found, however, that if you are not familiar with bread baking, exact measurements are so helpful. When I started baking bread years ago, I followed the recipes to the letter. I am now more comfortable with eyeballing it. I like to provide details for those who may have never baked before. I'm sure there are some watching this video who are seasoned breadmakers, but enjoy watching for the entertainment. I love watching other breadmakers, be they professional, or home bakers to glean from them. I have learned a lot by doing that, and it has taken my baking up a notch. I suppose for the everyday home baker, at the end of the day, we just want our bread to taste good 😊. What types of bread do you bake? Do you use a bread machine or the oven? I am expanding my horizons into sourdough baking, and that is a whole deal on its own 😁.
I make the dough in the machine and bake in loaf pan in oven. I like a more horizontal loaf for toasting.
I still haven't done that yet. One of the things on my to try list 😊.
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Enjoyed your video. Live alone but still make bread with a machine. Just a tip from an old ( 84 ) bread maker who is on my third machine.
I wear them out. My tip. Take the bread out of the pan right away. It will come out much easier and not so much left on the paddle with out waiting 10 mins.
I don’t bother to remove the paddle because we don’t mind the hole.
Thanks for the tip! I have learned that, and I have also learned to take the paddle out before baking. Only of course when I remember 😁! We don't mind it too much with the hole either.
When the recipe calls for dry milk. Just use milk omit the water. Just a tip from a bread baker of 20yrs.
Thank you Stephanie! I will definitely try that my next go around. I am always up for trying something new. Thank you for stopping by 😊.
Hi Stephanie, I tried out your suggestion a few days ago with using just milk and omitted the water. My express bread loaf came out even fluffier. I loved it 😊!
Your welcome. I'm glad it came out great for you. Just a tip I use can milk.I always have it around.
@Stephanie Shearer got it. I will try that one day as well.
@@MrShearer1405hi nice people... finally you used 1 warm cup of milk? Thx!
I got a Hamilton Beach and my loaves of bread are beautiful and easy to get out of my bread pans
Wonderful! I have learned how to take them out so that they look even more presentable.
I ordered my first bread machine and I never bake so discovering your channel was a God send 😊
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with explanations on why the each thing works as it does I needed this and you don't make me feel inferior because it's second nature to you as a expert. I'm glad your here. So I'm following you now, just so you know
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I so appreciate this comment. Thank you for your kind words. I hope you find yourself loving your bread machine. We can't get enough of it over here. I am definitely learning as I go with my machine too 😊.
Great comparison video!
@marygrott8095 thank you 💜.
I ran across your video I enjoyed it and Now I'm going to my storage and pull out my bread machine. Thank you.
Woo hoo!!! I love hearing that! I hope you enjoy!
I'm looking really hard for good bread machine recipes and yours looks wonderful. What kind of yeast did you use for that Express loaf?
Hi! So, I used Red Star's quick rise yeast for both of the loaves. I hope you have success with your loaves. Bear in mind that homemade bread is going to be denser than store bought bread. Store bought breads are extremely soft because of a lot of additives. Nonetheless, you can make some really tasty breads 😊.
I did live in Texas for 7 years some 20 years ago so I am somewhat familiar with some of your stores. I have only been experimenting with a bread machine for little over 2 years. I am pretty limited on my flour choices here. So I stick to the few small stone ground flour Mills and not the commerical bleached low grade flour of questionable origin we get here. I have two bread machines, a 20 year old Panasonic still works perfectly ( that was gifted from a neighbour) and a new Panasonic bread machine. Breadmaking is a wonderful hobby, also a lot healthier for your family than eating that store bought stuff that's full of preservatives.
That's so lovely that you have a local mill. Breadmaking is definitely a beautiful hobby. I love it!
Loved your Video, thanks for sharing😊
💜 I appreciate that 🙏🏽.
Thank you so much, trust your judgement in this and you explained it perfectly! Chrissy from TN!
Thank you, I appreciate that 💜.
good review
I appreciate that 😊.
Thank you so much for making this video!! I tried your tip on sifting the flour first and using all-purpose flour at that. For the first time since owning my bread machine, Finally, the bread came out light and fluffy.
Oh, wonderful!!!! I'm so happy to hear this 🤗!!! Thanks for letting me know.
This is what I have been scavenging RUclips for, thanks! sending love to you and yours from Orlando, Florida
I'm so glad you found what you were looking for 😄! I lived in FL for 10 years. Such a beautiful state.
@@learningtogetherbygrace 1:20 left, I’m making my first loaf of bread at 40. 🤦♀️I live in Orlando now but I’m from Destin and Panama City FL originally.
@@heatherspence3848 you'll have to let me know how it turns out 😊!
@@learningtogetherbygrace I have made about half a dozen lobes, and then I got brave and decided to dump an envelope of the Lipton onion soup packet into the bread. It came out nice. Look at me, giggle giggle thanks again.
@heatherspence3848 oh my goodness, that's a really good idea! I can see that type of bread going well with a pasta dish 😋!
You can easily take the paddle out at the end of the rise cycle by gently pulling back the dough with your fingers and lifting the paddle out. Once baked, the loaf releases much easier and leaves only a small hole.
Yes, I finally learned this little trick. It works wonders 😊.
@@learningtogetherbygrace nother nifty trick is use dough cycle take then u got way more control over how long it proofs etc
@redknight3439 Yes, I am definitely learning a lot the more I play around with my bread machine. I don't have to be stuck on the factory settings. I took the dough out the other day and got a different shape and them put it back in to bake. I will keep experimenting 😊. I appreciate your suggestions.
Just got a bread machine yesterday and made basic bread today. Made two loaves. I use the dough only cycle and then bake in my bread pans in the oven. Like the results.
@@joanyoder5880 Hi, Which machine did u get? I did the same and wasnt that impressed, my non bread machine bread method gives me better results.
Great video, thank you so much!!!
You're welcome 😊.
Yes I need to get a bread maker asap! Love this 😊
Yes, do it! I'm so glad I finally did. I'm going to be coming out with more videos on recipes other than bread that you can make with the bread machine. I like experimenting. Thank you for stopping by 🥰.
They look so yummy. Thank you for sharing. I remove the paddle from my bread machine before the the bake cycle and just before the final rise cycle. That way the hole is not so large on my bread.
Thank you! Yes, I have finally figured that out. I put a timer on so that before it bakes, I can remove the paddle 😊.
@@learningtogetherbygraceeasy way to remember, use your dough cycle, when it completes just lift the dough out and remove the paddle.. then roll it a little and set it back in.. then set a timer for 30 mins or so to let it rise. I usually bake for 35 mins on the bake cycle then
That could definitely work, too. I never thought to do it that way. I'm learning so much from everyone. Thanks for the suggestion 😊!
I want one now. You made it look so easy 👍🏽
It is that easy, I promise you! If you get one, you'll be wondering why you never had one before 😁.
Wow! You just made it look so easy!!! When I get back home I’m going to try you recipe!!!!!
Thank you, I really appreciate that. Which of the two will you try?
@@learningtogetherbygrace most likely I’ll try them both! I grew up on homemade bread, but my mother never ever gave her recipes to anyone, not even me!
@cathietonkin5577 oh nan!!!! Those must have been some special recipes, lol! I hope you like them.
Thanks Grace I Watched the Pizza making dough but didn’t write a Comment 11-10-2023👍🏽👍🏽❤️
No problem, I hope you enjoyed it. My name is Rebekah, by the way 😊.
Hello Grace, loving your bread making, to make the crust a bit softer, rub the finished loaf with butter, regards
Thank you so much for the tip! Do you think oil would work too? My name is Rebekah by the way, my daughter is Grace 😊. I appreciate you stopping by.
Hi Rebekah, could try removing paddle before the bake setting, then remove finished loaf soon as finished rather than leave in pan.
@Ernie Penny you know, I have tried removing it before the bake cycle and can NEVER get it out ☺️! I am going to try it again. Sometimes though, I get so busy around the house, and before I know it, my bread is baking. Now, I have taken my bread out of the pan right after and waited for it to cool down. They both have about the same removal results 🙄. Thank you for stopping by again and giving me some more advice 😊.
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You can change the oil and use butter, Where milk power is needed use half milk and half water. Also on your express bread you can lower the sugar too. Using butter and milk gives you a light fluffy bread. Also using a good grade of bread flour with a higher protein level give you a way bigger loaf as well. But I am in South Africa we don't get all purpose flour here. So I only use stone ground from a small local mill , our local supermarket flour I have had the most disastrous results.
Thank you so much for the suggestions. I didn't think to use the butter and half milk and water together. I can definitely see how that would work. The flour I use has a higher protein profile. I buy an organic flour from a store called Costco. They sell everything in bulk. From what I understand with my research, it's a very high-quality flour.
I tried doing freshly milled whole wheat berries, spelt, and barley, and it did not come out great at all 😁! I, however, would love to learn how to make good bread with milling my own flour.
I spray the container and paddle before baking it helps
Ok, that makes sense. I'm going to try that the next time I make bread. Thank you for stopping by 😊!
We had a bread maker growing up and i loved it!
That's awesome. I had never heard of a bread maker until I was married and had my first child. It intrigued me but, I was always afraid to purchase one and try it out. So last year I took the plunge and did it. I'm kicking myself for not buying it sooner lol! You live and you learn 🤗!
I just found your video and you are so cute! I am going to try the first loaf you made. I have a bread machine and I don't use it as much as I thought I would. I am not as "gutsy" as you with experimenting with my machine. I do have a hint - if you spray your container with an oil spray before you put anything in it, the finished loaf will come out a lot easier.
Thank you 😊. I have tried oiling the pan so many times, and I either have bread that gets stuck in the pan or the paddle gets stuck in the bread 😁. I will keep trying and see if one of these days it will come out smoothly. I hope you enjoy your breads and your machine.
@@learningtogetherbygrace I forgot about the paddle - be sure to spray the paddle, too. Spray it well.
But liquid is poured and agitated, then heated to bake. I don't see how oiling would work.
@@techjunkie2010 I came across a video on RUclips with a lady removing the paddle before the bake cycle. What I have been doing lately is setting a timer to remove the paddle right before it bakes. I lift the dough up gently and pull the paddle out. It has worked beautifully. I no longer have the big hole in my bread.
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@@joannbrimage4246 Welcome 😊!
Hi, it sounds like your after a more open crumb then what your getting, if this is correct then use the dough function, pull the dough out after the dough function is done, take the paddle out, then do the stretch and fold, Stick it back in then give it an hour or so to fully proof and use the bake Only setting.
For as much yeast as you put in, (1 tablespoon is overkill) that loaf should have been touching the top of ur machine had you allowed it to proof for longer.
if u prefer a soft exterior on ur bread, put a tea towel over it while it cools... and as always Enjoy ur baking adventures.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the insight. The recipes I followed were from my bread machines manual. The second loaf calls for more yeast because it's a quick loaf. I have finally learned to remove the paddle before it bakes, and man, does it make a difference 😊. I will try out your suggestions and see what happens. Thanks you!
@@learningtogetherbygrace Hi, your very welcome, glad to help. I have been making bread for some time now and my standard method is the no kneed method, along with the use of poolish (200g warm water 200 g flour 5g yeast 15g honey let that sit for hour or two) Then once poolish is ready, I get all my ingredients in, Which I normally dont use oil as I prefer a lean dough..
Note: you will need to adjust your amounts if u use poolish of water and flour
Combine everything and let that sit in a airtight container, I would do 2 stretch and folds every hour then I just let it go till I need it, this dough will be fine in fridge for upwards of 3 days and its ready to go straight outa the fridge.
I have a toaster oven, so that does my rolls up in around 12 min
This also infuses a lot more flavor into the bread and it has a open crumb which I prefer
This way u have fresh bread as u want it on demand.
if u end up giving this a go, let me know which you prefer please.
I have heard of this method once before. It may be something I do down the road. I am in the process of getting a sourdough starter established and strong. I have been working on it for about 3 weeks now. I'm sure that'll keep me busy for a while 😊. How long have you been baking bread?
@@learningtogetherbygrace I started in 2018 so long enough to have a handle on how to do things with Only a airtight container and a toaster oven, my sour dough starter began in 2018, I have a plethora of tricks now having played with sour dough for some time. Getting back to what the method I mentioned, what I would normally do is stick the dough in the fridge overnight then do it up the following day, the Extra ferment will add sooo much more flavor And likely will be a more open crumb, I prefer a ratio of 100g flour to 80g water so 80% hydration, basically.
Yes it is a wetter dough but the results are way better Then if u have a dutch oven or in my case a cassarol dish stoneware, those make beautiful loaves.
If your going to play with sour dough, jump on here and watch a vid titled: The only sour dough starter you will ever need, this will show u How to get the most active Starter possible along with a Huge amount of tips... Heres 1 for u: did u know u could freeze your sour dough starter if ur not going to use it for lengthy periods of time?
Yes u can do that without harming ur starter.
Just wondering are you on Twitter X ? If yes whats ur Handle? (assuming ur ok with this of course)
Very helpful. My breadmaker beeps to give an option to take out the paddles before baking or turning the screw under the container will make it easier or there is a spike which you can prise out the paddles with which may be sold online. I'm going to try your express loaf. Thank you.
Thank you! I have tried taking the paddle out once before it baked but I couldn't get it out for the life of me 😁. I just gave up and said oh well! Mine actually doesn't give me a beep to remove it. It beeps to add ingredients and for the end of the cycle. I hope you like the express loaf. I tried it last night with only whole milk and no water. It came out even fluffier. Let me know how you like yours. Thanks for stopping by 🤗!
The paddle can be pulled out when machine beeps! Pull out dough pull out paddle and put dough back in.
Thank you! I learned that trick about a year ago and now have a better underside 😊.
Can I replace regular oil by olive oil? Thx
Hi Ruben, I don't see why not. You just need some kind of fat. I've used olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and melted butter. So I would assume any other oil would work fine. Hope this helps 😊.
Hi Rebekah: Can you show us same recipe but using a low carbohydrate flour? (Almond, hazelnut, walnut...). I've tried to quit bread but for me is hardest than quit sugar. I know will be expensive. There are several gluten free (but doesn't mean low carbs). IF is to complicate... can you do with a gluten free like sorghum, millet, garbanzo-fava, quinoa, oat, rice... thanks one more time
Hi, so I have played around with a recipe like that and don't have it perfected yet. I will definitely keep working on it and post as soon as I feel it's a suitable alternative 😊.
@@learningtogetherbygrace wow! I'll be in touch! Thanks!
So if I use the yeast active dry yeast the pkg that says original , do I just pour it in the pkg or do I need to follow inst on back , I am confused
Hi! So instant/quick rise/rapid rise/bread machine yeast are the same thing. They do not need water to activate them. This is why you add it directly to your recipe in its dey state. On the other hand, active dry yeast requires you to add it to warm water first to activate it. This is called blooming it. So you would not just add a package of that to your recipe. Active dry yeast usually is not used in bread machine recipes at all. However, I have been experiencing with active dry yeast as well as sourdough starter for a couple of months now in my bread machine and have produced some pretty tasty loaves of bread. The active dry yeast by far gives a more superior taste than the quick rise yeast.
I am still figuring out the water ratios because my doughs have had more hydration with the active dry yeast, which produces a crispier crust once done cooking. I have been measuring out 2tsp of active dry yeast and allowing it to bloom in 1/4 cups of warm water. It essentially looks foamy once it's bloomed. I have been using 1 cup of water, but again, it is producing a higher hydration dough with crispier crust once done. I also tried 3/4 cups of water, but it was too dry and I ended up having to add more water. Once I get this recipe perfected, I am going to do a video on it. I know this is a pretty long response. I hope it answers your question 🙏🏽 🙂.
Well I guess from your recommendation I should not use the active dry yeast, that says inst to add 3/4 cup of water (warm) and 1 top of sugar., at least not to use with my bread maker , am I understanding yoh right. Thank you, then can you please tell me what yeast to buy to use with my bread machine. I can't see the jar you are using and I did not see it at my HEB Store. I would really appreciate, it's the first time I make or try making a white bread in machine.
Hi@@marylouguajardo6634! I use Red Star Quick-Rise Yeast. Red Star is a brand, but any quick rise yeast, instant rise yeast, or bread machine yeast from any brand will work. I hope that helps 🙂.
How long does the express loaf take before its ready..?
O I see .. an and hour and 20 min
@@Mulak44 it takes 1 hour and 20 minutes from start to finish 🙂.
@@Mulak44 😊
Trying To Decide Which One To Buy
There are a lot out there to choose from. The reason I purchased this one is because I can make gluten-free bread with it. You can also make Artisan bread with It. Another feature is making jams, cakes, and different doughs. It's pretty cool. I'm going to be doing some of those things and posting videos about it. I appreciate you stopping by 🤗!
When is the best time to take the paddle out the bread when the bread is still warm or when it's cold?
Barry, I have tried removing the paddle both ways, and they have pretty much the same result. The last time I made bread, I took the paddle out right before the bake time began. This eliminated the big hole. It took some pulling to get it out with my paddle remover. However, it worked! The only thing for me is that I get caught up in doing things around the house, and before I know it, the bread is halfway baked 😊. I hope this helps.
Mam my bread is more dense as compared to the market bought...what could be the reason....
Hi, I'm sorry that you are dealing woth dense bread.
Here are some tips that I can offer to you.
1. Sift your flour first before measuring. I don't always do that, however when I do, it helps me get a better measure of my flour. Unsifted flour is more compact and you can end up using more than what the recipe calls for.
2. Use an extra Tablespoon of oil. When I use extra oil I find that the inside of the bread is so much softer.
3. Final tip, try adding a TBSP of vinegar with the water to your recipe and see if that helps as well.
With my last bread loaf I did all three and it produced a beautiful soft loaf. Also, another thing to consider is that homemade bread won't be like store bought no matter what you do. It can come close, but the reality is that there are so many ingredients in store bought bread that may aid in a softer loaf. Let me know if this works for you.
Which flour do you use to make your bread so white?
Hi! So, I use an organic all-purpose flour that I get from Costco. A lot of times, the bread recipes call for bread flour, but I generally don't buy it because it is more costly. So I stick to all-purpose flour. I have loved how my loaves have turned out. I may experiment with bread flour to see the difference in a future video.
Thank you 👍
@@vesnajovanovic3791 you're welcome 😊.
My read machine makes the crust so hard you can’t chew it. How do you get the crust to be softer?
Hi Ms. Brenda, I'm sorry that's happening to your bread. These are some tips I gave another commenter to make softer bread overall in your bread machine.
1. Sift your flour first before measuring. I don't always do that. However, when I do, it helps me get a better measure of my flour. Unsifted flour is more compact, and you can end up using more than what the recipe calls for.
2. Use an extra Tablespoon of oil. When I use extra oil, I find that the inside of the bread is so much softer.
3. Final tip, try adding a TBSP of vinegar with the water to your recipe and see if that helps as well.
With my last bread loaf, I did all three, and it produced a beautiful soft loaf. Let me know if this works for you.
Milk makes softer bread
Yes, milk makes softer bread too! Thanks for adding that.
@@learningtogetherbygraceI always let my bread cool on a rack for a while, then rub a stick of butter all over it. Softer crust and great taste!!
@@CarsonMichelleYoung I know the butter gives it a good flavor!
Bread is, I believe, the easiest to bake of all oven products. Its ingredients, as I see online, are not measured with care: dry measures (cups, spoonsful) are not leveled by volume with a spatula or to the finest line by weight; liquids are not measured to just beneath the meniscus. Such care does not seem necessary whether using a bread machine or not.
For a loaf of bread not to be successful, something must be wrong with the recipe or the ingredients. Even if one measures incorrectly, the dough is too wet or to dry, one can easily see that early in the mixing and fix it with a little good judgment. As they say, it is not rocket science!
I have baked a lot of good bread with less than perfect measurements, so there is truth in that. I have found, however, that if you are not familiar with bread baking, exact measurements are so helpful. When I started baking bread years ago, I followed the recipes to the letter. I am now more comfortable with eyeballing it. I like to provide details for those who may have never baked before. I'm sure there are some watching this video who are seasoned breadmakers, but enjoy watching for the entertainment. I love watching other breadmakers, be they professional, or home bakers to glean from them. I have learned a lot by doing that, and it has taken my baking up a notch. I suppose for the everyday home baker, at the end of the day, we just want our bread to taste good 😊. What types of bread do you bake? Do you use a bread machine or the oven? I am expanding my horizons into sourdough baking, and that is a whole deal on its own 😁.
It had a beautiful round top until you bashed it!!!😢
😆 I have learned so much about my bread machine and properly handling my bread since this video. My tops stay round now ☺️!
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