I took a little time off from my epic bread making saga because I thought I might have a break down from all the epic fails (just kidding, I just don't take failure very well), BUT I HAVE FINALLY MADE A LOAF OF BREAD THAT I AM HAPPY WITH!!!
Sourdough Bread
This was awesome bread! I have to make the recipe a couple more times before I feel I have begun to master bread baking, but I must admit I did a little happy dance when the loaves turned out so well ~yay me!
Recipe source: Our Seven Dwarfs-Sourdough Bread
I found the recipe for the sourdough starter and bread at http://www.oursevendwarfs.com .
1 c. sourdough starter
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. vegetable oil
6 c. flour
6 c. flour
4 Tbsp. melted butter
(Shannon and Jill say this ingredient is optional, but for me, it's not optional and no substitution allowed!)
Mix the 1 c. sourdough starter, the water, salt, sugar, and oil together in a large bowl. Add the flour, and mix well. Lightly oil the dough and inside of the bowl, cover and let rise overnight (I like this part, leaving it overnight-seems to agree with my baking skills more).
The following morning, knead the dough for a few minutes (I did this for about 2-3 minutes, using a bit of flour to keep the dough from sticking, kneading until the dough smooth). Divide the dough in 1/2 and place in 2 greased bread pans. Allow the dough to rise until double in size.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Pour the 4 Tbsp of melted butter equally over the two loaves, lightly brushing to cover top of dough (another good part). Bake 40-45 minutes or until the bread is a light golden brown.
Remove from the pans and cool on a wire rack.
Recipe source: Our Seven Dwarfs-Sourdough Bread
Yay! I'll do the happy dance with ya! :D
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Sorry about the link thing! And I typed my last name Hakk not Hall! I was on a roll!
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You buy their instructional DVD that shows how to make a TON of things with the 1 recipe. You use liquid soy lecithin instead of oil. and it has like 6 ingredients! It is by far the best and fastest recipe for bread! It is worth the money for the DVD that has the recipe, I have to look back on it for tips on like hamburger buns or butterflake rolls. I swear you will love it! In one batch, I will make a loaf of bread, a pizza crust, pan of breadticks, and cinnamon rolls.. one batch in my Bosch mixer!! They also do some classes that are awesome!! If you have any questions, e-mail me at tshall1@hotmail.com
Stacey
Thank you so much for this recipe! I started the dough last night and baked it this morning - turned out perfect - by far the easiest bread I have ever baked!! I will making this one a lot.
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