**Carrie's Beautiful Bread Recipes: A Culinary Symphony of Softness and Flavor**
Carrie's Beautiful Bread is a symphony of culinary artistry, a testament to the transformative power of simple ingredients when combined with skill and passion. In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of bread recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your baking skills. From the classic White Bread, perfect for sandwiches and toast, to the indulgent Challah, a braided bread with a golden crust and fluffy interior, this article offers a diverse range of recipes tailored to suit every palate and occasion.
Our recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure successful baking experiences for both novice and seasoned bakers. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, we guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that you achieve perfect results every time. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy recipe for everyday use or a more challenging project for a special occasion, Carrie's Beautiful Bread recipes have something for everyone.
This collection of recipes goes beyond the traditional, offering unique and innovative variations that add exciting flavors and textures to your bread. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect sourdough starter, a key ingredient in creating tangy and aromatic sourdough bread. Explore the delightful world of specialty breads, including the hearty and flavorful Whole Wheat Bread, the nutty and nutritious Multigrain Bread, and the irresistible Garlic & Herb Bread, perfect for savory pairings.
Carrie's Beautiful Bread recipes are more than just recipes; they are a celebration of the art of baking. Each loaf is a testament to the baker's skill and dedication, a symbol of love and nourishment shared with family and friends. So embark on this culinary journey, let the aroma of freshly baked bread fill your kitchen, and experience the joy of creating something truly beautiful and delicious.
BEST EVER WHITE BREAD (ABM)
This is a recipe I developed from lots of trial and error. I just kept experimenting with my bread maker. This same dough makes beautiful dinner rolls as well.
Provided by Tricia Foley
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h5m
Yield 1 2 lb loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place ingredients in bread maker following your manufacturers guidelines.
- Personally I only mix it up in the bread maker. When it is done proofing I turn it out onto a floured surface shape it and place it in a greased (cooking spray) loaf pan. Let rise for approx 1 hour, til doubled. I bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
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
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.
CARROT YEAST BREAD (ABM)
This is great with soups.
Provided by Mikekey *
Categories Savory Breads
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Place ingredients in pan insert in order of manufacturer's instructions.
- 2. Use light crust setting and push start.
CARRIE'S BEAUTIFUL BREAD (ABM)
I tinkered & messed with this recipe until I got it right. It bakes up high and light and just..well..Beautiful! I dont have good luck baking my bread in my machine, so I just make the dough in it and bake it in my regular oven. I hope you enjoy it! I do live at high altitude (6,000ft), which might have some effect on this.
Provided by CookbookCarrie
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Measure ingredients into your ABM in the order your manufacturere recommends.
- Set on light or medium setting to your preference.
- You can also make just dough with your ABM and bake in your oven or freeze the dough after the first rise in any shape you like.
- Bake in a conventional oven at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes.
CARRIE'S RICH ROLLS OR BREAD (BASIC RECIPE) WITH VARIATIONS
This is my mother's bread recipe. She made it so often that she never had to look at any recipe - she knew it by "feel". She finally wrote it down and we are so glad she did since she passed away in 1980 at the age of 45. This recipe is pretty much in her own words - it is a guideline for all kinds of yeast bread items. Several variations follow the main recipe. Be sure to read it through before trying them out. She was a beautiful woman and a wonderful mother. Not a day goes by that I don't think of her. Whenever I make yeast bread, I think of her. I love you, Momma!
Provided by Peachy326
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h
Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the warm milk in a pan large enough to hold all ingredients.
- Add sugar and yeast; stir until dissolved.
- Stir in 3 cups of flour, mix well.
- Cover and let rise until full of bubbles - (about 45 minutes).
- Add eggs (beaten until light), salt, and butter to the mixture.
- Blend well, and add remaining flour.
- Cover and let rise (about 1 1/2 hours).
- "Now the dough is ready to use and what finger paints are to a child, this bread recipe can be for you. Your imagination can run riot and the things you can do will amaze you" (Quoting directly from her instructions).
- Flour your breadboard or counter where you intend to knead the bread and put your dough on it.
- The theory is that the more you knead the dough, the better the bread will be. But don't let it run away with you. Quite a small amount of kneading will result in excellent dough (Bread or rolls) My theory is the more you knead the dough (need the dough$$), the poorer you are. Ha! Seriously, it doesn't make that much difference whether you knead it half a day or about 5 minutes. It turns out real good at 5 - 10 minutes.
- FROM THIS POINT, YOU DECIDE WHAT TO MAKE WITH YOUR DOUGH AND GO FROM THERE.
- TO MAKE BASIC BREAD LOAVES: After you've kneaded the dough the final time, take about half as much as your loaf pan holds. Roll it roughly into the shape of a pie. Starting at any edge roll it up. Tuck up the ends under so that the roll now fits your loaf pan. The rolled "seam" should be on the bottom of the pan. Bake at 325 for 1 hour. This recipe should make 2 loaves.
- Don't stop now! Here are some variations you can easily do!.
- TO MAKE COFFEE CAKE recipe: Anyway, after you've kneaded the dough, you take half as much dough as your bread pan holds and roll out about the size of a pie pan. Spread butter (about 1/2 stick) over entire top. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon (about 1/2 cup sugar - 1 teaspoon cinnamon). I have used apple pie spices instead and it came out fine. Roll up very tightly and tuck ends in if they are too long for your pan. Put in a warm place and let rise to double its original size - about an hour. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 1 hour.
- TO MAKE PARKERHOUSE ROLLS, When making Parkerhouse rolls, remembering that your rolls will be twice the size of your original dough! Butter your muffin tins well and put 3 equal siaed rolls of your dough in each tin. Let rise to double in size. Bake at 375 degrees F. for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Will make about 2 doz. rolls.
- TO MAKE BUTTERFLAKE ROLLS: Roll dough very thin, cut small rounds and put about 5 in each muffin tin, endways. Let these also rise to double in size before baking at 375 degrees F for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 2 dozen.
- YOU CAN ALSO MAKE SOME VERY GOOD PECAN ROLLS: Substitute brown sugar for the white sugar in the original recipe. Butter 2 muffin tins. In the bottom of each muffin cup add these ingredients: 1 heaping teaspoon of Light Brown Sugar, 1 to 2 teaspoons of chopped nuts or 3 pecan halves. After the final rising, shape your dough into a long roll or into two 1 foot rolls. Cut the roll into 1" slices and place each slice into a muffin cup. Let them rise until double in size and bake them at 375 degrees F. for about 2 to 30 minutes. Turn them upside down onto Aluminum foil or wax paper to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 80.2, Sodium 204.4, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 12.7, Protein 7.6
FAVORITE CHEESY RANCH BREAD (ABM)
This is the bread my kids beg for! It is great toasted or served along with a good bowl of chili. Enjoy! :) (Special note: the optional cubed cheese add yummy-gooey pockets of cheese through out the bread!... give it a try) :) Makes a LARGE 1 1/2 pound loaf. UPDATE: As many of reviewers have suggested, adding another TB of dry ranch dressing mix adds a wonderful boost of flavor! I usually add 2+ TB., but wanted to be conservative, due to sodium content concerns of many.
Provided by Binxi
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 loaf, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- NOTE: machine pan must have capacity of 10 cups or more.
- Add ingredients to bread machine according to manufacturer's directions.
- Select basic white bread cycle.
- NOTE: Additional flour may be needed to get dough to correct consistency.
- Makes 1 1/2 pound loaf - approximately 16 slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.5, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 173.4, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 3.7
EVERYDAY BREAD (FRENCH BREAD) ABM BREAD MACHINE
This is our everyday bread that we use for sandwiches and toast. It's dairy and egg free which makes it a favorite of mine - this also makes it safe to use the bread machine timer. This recipe makes a 2 pound loaf, but you can easily halve it for smaller machines.
Provided by angie_pangie
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h5m
Yield 1 slice, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add ingredients in the order listed to your bread machine, or follow the manufacturers directions for adding ingredients.
- Choose the basic cycle with regular or light crust. Rapid cycle will work, too.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 878.7, Carbohydrate 102, Fiber 4, Sugar 6, Protein 13.8
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, and as far as possible, use organic products. The higher the quality of your ingredients, the better your bread will taste.
- Make sure your bread machine is clean and well-maintained. Especially clean the paddle and pan area after each use to avoid rust.
- If your bread is too wet or dry, adjust the amount of liquid or flour in your recipe accordingly.
- If you are using active dry yeast, remember to proof it before adding it to the bread machine. To proof the yeast, dissolve it in warm water (105-115 degrees Fahrenheit) and let it stand for 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.
- Follow the directions in your bread machine manual for the best results. This is especially important for things like setting the correct rise time and temperature.
- Different breads require different baking times. Prevent underbaked or overbaked bread by checking the bread 5-10 minutes before the end of the baking cycle.
- Let your bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help to prevent it from becoming crumbly.
Conclusion:
Making bread in a bread machine is a fantastic way to enjoy fresh, homemade bread without the hassle of traditional methods. With the right ingredients, a good recipe, and a few simple tips, you can create delicious, crusty loaves of bread that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Start baking today!
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