Indulge in the delightful experience of baking homemade crusty bread with the guidance of this comprehensive article. Embrace the joy of crafting a perfect loaf using your trusty bread machine (ABM) and discover a treasure trove of versatile recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and flavor profiles. From classic white bread to the wholesome goodness of whole wheat and the rustic charm of sourdough, this culinary journey promises to elevate your bread-making skills and transform your kitchen into a bakery of wonders. Dive into the world of crusty bread and let your taste buds savor the difference.
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AWESOME HOMEMADE CRUSTY BREAD (ABM)
This recipe was posted by Marie on Food.com. It was originally a 1 1/2 lb. loaf and I adjusted it to a 2 pound loaf. This is my favorite bread to make. Very easy and the ingredients are very simple with no eggs or dairy products. The flavor is excellent and reminds me of French Bread. Good for toast and sandwiches. Will...
Provided by Patricia J.
Categories Other Breads
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Place ingredients in your bread machine according to directions.
- 2. You can either bake it in your bread machine or set it on your dough cycle.
- 3. If you use your dough cycle (which I prefer), remove your dough from the ABM and place on a lightly floured board.
- 4. Knead the bread a few times to remove the air bubbles and then form the dough into a loaf. Place the loaf in a 9x5-inch bread pan that has been sprayed with Wilton Bake Easy (or use a similar baking spray). Let rise till doubled in size (this won't take very long so watch closely).
- 5. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for approximately 35 minutes (you should have a hollow sound when you tap your bread).
- 6. Remove from the oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Then remove from the pan and finish cooling on a wire rack. Slice and enjoy.
CRUSTY HOMEMADE BREAD
Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a few favorites like cheese, garlic, herbs and dried fruits. -Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Using a rubber spatula, stir in 3-1/2 cups flour and salt to form a soft, sticky dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise at room temperature 1 hour., Stir down dough (dough will be sticky). Turn onto a floured surface; with floured hands pat into a 9-in. square. Fold square into thirds, forming a 9x3-in. rectangle. Fold rectangle into thirds, forming a 3-in. square. Place in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise at room temperature until almost doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough and repeat folding process. Return dough to bowl; refrigerate, covered, overnight., Grease the bottom of a disposable foil roasting pan with sides at least 4 in. high; dust pan with cornmeal. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead gently 6-8 times; shape into a 6-in. round loaf. Place into prepared pan; dust top with remaining 1 tablespoon flour. Cover pan and let rise at room temperature until dough expands to a 7-1/2-in. loaf, about 1-1/4 hours. , Preheat oven to 500°. Using a sharp knife, make a slash (1/4 in. deep) across top of loaf. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake on lowest oven rack 25 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 450°. Remove foil; bake bread until deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove loaf to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
AWESOME HOMEMADE CRUSTY BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)
Found this recipe on the internet and made it last night for dinner. It is the best bread I have made since I got my bread machine. Crusty, light inside and absolutely delicious!
Provided by Marie
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 lb loaf
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place ingredients in bread machine in the order according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Use the regular bread cycle.
SIMPLE CRUSTY BREAD
We thought we'd landed upon the simplest yeast bread recipe in 2007, when Mark Bittman wrote about the no-knead approach of Jim Lahey, owner of Sullivan Street Bakery. It quickly became (and remains) one of our most popular recipes because it made bakery-quality bread a real possibility for home cooks. But then we heard about Jeff Hertzberg, a physician from Minneapolis, who devised a streamlined technique for a crusty loaf of bread. Mix flour, salt, yeast and water. Let it sit a bit, refrigerate it, take some out and let it rise, then bake it. The crusty, full-flavored loaf that results may be the world's easiest yeast bread.
Provided by Nick Fox
Categories breads, side dish
Time 3h45m
Yield 4 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl or plastic container, mix yeast and salt into 3 cups lukewarm water (about 100 degrees). Stir in flour, mixing until there are no dry patches. Dough will be quite loose. Cover, but not with an airtight lid. Let dough rise at room temperature 2 hours (or up to 5 hours).
- Bake at this point or refrigerate, covered, for as long as two weeks. When ready to bake, sprinkle a little flour on dough and cut off a grapefruit-size piece with serrated knife. Turn dough in hands to lightly stretch surface, creating a rounded top and a lumpy bottom. Put dough on pizza peel sprinkled with cornmeal; let rest 40 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough or refrigerate it.
- Place broiler pan on bottom of oven. Place baking stone on middle rack and turn oven to 450 degrees; heat stone at that temperature for 20 minutes.
- Dust dough with flour, slash top with serrated or very sharp knife three times. Slide onto stone. Pour one cup hot water into broiler pan and shut oven quickly to trap steam. Bake until well browned, about 30 minutes. Cool completely.
HOMEMADE FRENCH BREAD (ABM)
Make and share this Homemade French Bread (abm) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marie
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 40m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all bread dough ingredients in bread machine and select dough cycle.
- When cycle is complete, remove dough and roll into a 12"x15" rectangle on a lightly floured board.
- Roll up from long side and pinch seam to seal.
- Fold ends under.
- Place seam side down on greased baking sheet that has been dusted with cornmeal.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 45 minutes.
- Make 4 diagonal cuts with a sharp knife across top of bread.
- Bake at 375° for 25 minutes.
- Beat egg white and water; remove bread from oven and brush with egg wash.
- Return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1758.1, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 2476.2, Carbohydrate 349.1, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 53.3
Tips:
- Always make sure to use fresh ingredients for the best results.
- If you don't have a bread machine, don't worry! You can still make this recipe by hand. Just be sure to knead the dough for at least 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of flour. This recipe works well with all-purpose flour, but you can also try using bread flour or whole wheat flour.
- If your dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it is too dry, add a little more water.
- Be patient! Making bread takes time. Allow the dough to rise for at least an hour before baking.
- When the bread is done baking, let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Making homemade crusty bread is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little practice, you'll be able to make delicious bread that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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