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I recently started baking my own bread and have struggled to get it 'just right'. I am not searching for perfection, just something easy and delicious that my family can enjoy. A few friends suggested the book "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day"...I walked by this book several times at our local book store resisting the urge to buy because of the price tag. Then I finally got a hold of it from our library and it completely changed my bread baking experience!
I had this book from the library for one week, until I decided I needed to own it! The idea behind the book is that you can make up a large batch of dough (enough for 4 1 lb loafs or more) to be refrigerated for up to 14 days and baked when needed. The instructions are easy and fun and make the most delicious bread I have ever made! I have been experimenting with homemade pizza using this dough and the family has been very pleased! There are many recipes in this book using different variations of ingredients, rest times, and bake times. If you haven't checked out this book yet, I would highly recommend it!!
I had this book from the library for one week, until I decided I needed to own it! The idea behind the book is that you can make up a large batch of dough (enough for 4 1 lb loafs or more) to be refrigerated for up to 14 days and baked when needed. The instructions are easy and fun and make the most delicious bread I have ever made! I have been experimenting with homemade pizza using this dough and the family has been very pleased! There are many recipes in this book using different variations of ingredients, rest times, and bake times. If you haven't checked out this book yet, I would highly recommend it!!
This book has been on my list for so long. You're making it sound so tempting! I currently mix my bread in the bread machine and bake it in the oven, but I'm seriously contemplating the shift into fully making it myself. I'll see if we have this book in our library.
ReplyDeleteIf you can all find a back issue of *Mother Earth News* from about April last year, it has an article about this very book, with the simple ingredients listed, I tried it, and absolutly love how it's been working so easy for our family! Fresh bread smells so heavenly doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteyum!
ReplyDeleteThere's a new book, which I'm waiting to arrive in the mail, that's all whole grains. I can't wait for that one.
ReplyDeleteI have a great bread recipe it is a White Amish Bread,I have it posted on my blog http://meadowcreek-tobin.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeletethis is th recipe I have been using for years,I sell out at the farmers market every time.Good Luck,I am going to look for that book
I haven't tried this book yet. I recently received my copy of "Plain and Joyful Living" with her very simple bread recipe, and was finally inspired to try my own today. It's rising as I type!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis book was on my "to buy" list this month. I haven't gotten around to it yet - I've been so busy in the garden!! Soon. Very soon!
ReplyDeleteI've had this book for a while now and just love it! I am looking forward to getting the new "Healthy Bread..." book soon. Making your own bread is magical isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI love this book but am having probs perfecting any kind of wholewheat - any thoughts? The smell of home made bread in the house is just fab!
ReplyDeleteI'm the same as you...I have seen thos book many times and not bought it. And I have also seen great reviews of it on many, many blogs. I think I am finally convinced.thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to request this one from the library! Homemade bread is a staple around here, but in 5 minutes?! Sign.me.up!
ReplyDeletePeace,
Carrie
aah, I ahve heard of it for so long but like you not gone for it - thanks fo the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteI have a $20 gift cert to amazon... I may have found what I want to spend it on :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip!
~Dana