Best 2 Basic High Altitude Bread Recipes

Embark on a delectable high-altitude baking journey with our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect loaf of bread. Discover the secrets to successful baking at higher elevations, including adjusting ingredients, modifying techniques, and overcoming common challenges. Learn how to create a variety of breads, from classic white and whole wheat to hearty sourdough and indulgent cinnamon swirl, ensuring a perfect loaf every time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our detailed recipes and expert tips will empower you to achieve baking excellence, even at high altitudes.

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BASIC HIGH-ALTITUDE BREAD

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Very easy bread recipe that I use for sandwich bread, pizza dough, and even naan! I live in Colorado Springs at an altitude of about 5,500 feet. This recipe works really well for me.

Provided by Brady McPeak

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup warm water (100 degrees F/40 degrees C)
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 cups bread flour
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Combine water and yeast and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
Combine flour, coconut oil, sugar, salt, and yeast mixture in a bowl. Knead until silky-smooth, about 15 minutes. Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a loaf and place into the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes for an Italian-style loaf or 45 minutes for a sandwich-style bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 293 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BASIC HIGH-ALTITUDE FRENCH BREAD FOR WELBILT BREADMAKER

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I used to live near sea level, where I had wonderful success with breadmaker breads. Back then, I'd just estimate the amount of yeast, salt, and sugar, and I'd toss in all sorts of extra ingredients. Once even a bread made with yellow cake mix and some leftover spinach. However, after moving to a mile-high altitude, I had to stop casually adding ingredients. In fact, I couldn't even turn out a decent loaf of white bread. I was about to donate my breadmaker away, when I came across tips for high-altitude baking on the internet. I stayed up late one night reading. Then I started experimenting. My breadmaker is the Welbilt Model #ABM-100. [That's the breadmaker that's shaped like R2D2.] I played around with ingredient amounts until I found a combination that uses regular flour at high-altitude. Now, I've never tried this at OTHER high altitudes ... maybe what works in my altitude/temperature/humidity will fail dismally in another part of the world. And I don't know what would happen if you choose to use bread flour. Here's the basic French bread that works for me. But I haven't dared to add spinach to it.

Provided by Jora6512

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 4h10m

Yield 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon yeast
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups flour

Steps:

Add ingredients to breadmaker in order listed.
Select French bread setting.
Push start.
Four hours later, slice and eat.
This is best when freshly-sliced; it doesn't seem to keep particularly well. But, if you have teenagers, the question of needing to keep leftovers is irrelevant anyway.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.7, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 1.3, Sodium 296.7, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.4

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: Start with fresh, high-quality flour, yeast, and other ingredients. This will help ensure that your bread turns out delicious.
Measure your ingredients accurately: Baking is a science, so it's important to measure your ingredients accurately. This will help ensure that your bread has the right texture and flavor.
Proof the yeast: Proofing the yeast is a crucial step in bread making. This process allows the yeast to activate and grow, which will help your bread rise properly.
Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough is an important step in bread making. This process helps to develop the gluten in the flour, which will give your bread a chewy texture.
Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough needs time to rise before it's baked. Place the dough in a warm place, such as a turned-off oven with the light on, to help it rise properly.
Bake the bread at the right temperature: The baking temperature is important for getting the right texture and flavor in your bread. Follow the recipe carefully and use an oven thermometer to ensure that your oven is at the right temperature.

Conclusion:

Baking bread at high altitude can be a challenge, but it's definitely possible to make delicious bread with a few simple adjustments. By following the tips and recipes in this article, you can bake delicious bread that your family and friends will love.