Finally - The Bread Recipe!

I have been asked to share my bread recipe that I talked about in an earlier post. Sorry it has taken me so long to get it posted. I got the recipe from http://tammysrecipes.com/ - (if you have not checked out this site - do - you will LOVE it!) I changed a few things in my recipe; but for the most part it is basically the same as the recipe on her site. Tammy has so many recipes and it is wonderful because they are "normal" recipes; that use "normal" ingredients that you have around your kitchen. I am posting my bread recipe with instructions using my Kitchen Aid mixer. If you do not have this kind of mixer and knead your dough by hand - go over and get the instructions from Tammy. ( Her recipe is called Herb Bread - (I added the garlic). :)


Garlic Herb Bread

31/2-4 cups of all purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup dry milk powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon of yeast
2 cups water
2 Tablespoons oil
2 Tablespoons butter
2 eggs (beaten)
1/2 cup chopped red onions (Tammy's calls for green onions - I like the color the red onions added)
1 Tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons oregano
1 Tablespoon of Garlic ( the kind that comes in the jar- see picture below.)
11/2 teaspoons salt.

In your Kitchen Aid mixing bowl combine the following: 1 cups of all purpose flour, the whole wheat flout, milk powder, sugar, and yeast. Mix it all together with a wooden spoon and set aside.
In a small bowl combine the following spices: chopped red onions, parsley, oregano, garlic and the salt. Mix together thoroughly and set aside. In another small bowl crack the eggs and beat gently. Set aside.
In a small saucepan combine the following: water, oil and butter. Heat the liquid to 120-130 degrees. When it reaches the desired temperature remove from heat.
Turn on your mixer with the dough hook attachment to speed 2 or 3. While mixer is turning the flour mix slowly pour in the warmed liquid through the chute. Continue mixing and adding liquid for about 1 minute. After liquid is all added add the eggs slowly to the mixing bowl. Mix the eggs into the dough for about 1 minute. After the eggs are mixed in add the spice mixture and continue mixing for about 1-2 minutes. Add the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl. (This takes about 2 minutes of mixing) after adding the flour mix for 2 more minutes to knead the dough.
Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and place into a greased bowl - making sure to turn once to coat both side of the dough with the oil. Place in a warm spot and allow to rise for 1 hour.
Punch dough down then remove dough from bowl and divide into two equal parts. Roll the dough out and then form into a loaf.
Place into a greased bread pan. Allow both loafs to rise for about 1 hour (or until doubled in size.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until the bread is golden brown. Remove from oven. Coat the tops of the bread with butter. Allow to cool - enjoying the wonderful aroma - then cut and serve to your awaiting family - who can not resist being in the kitchen next to this delicious smelling bread.

6 comments:

Susan said...

Hi! I ran across your blog through Tiany's Homeschool Open House, and a few things caught my eye that made me feel I had found a kindred spirit. So I read your entire blog! LOL

I am also a pastor's wife. Reading your frequent references to Scripture, they are always in the KJV, and I see that you and your daughters have the same dress standards that we do. And music - same standards, again! I'm pleased to have found your blog, and I hope to come by more often!

Martha said...

Susan, Thanks so much for stopping. It is always nice to meet a kindred spirit. When I have time I will stop by and say hi at your spot.

God Bless You!
Jane

Anonymous said...

I was explore from Lady Lydia's blog and came accross yours. We have been hs for 7 years now and I enjoy. I have 2 that are done and 2 more to finish. My 13yr. old wants to go to school though but that won't happen. Any how I was reading alittle about your son and I was reading a book about nutrion. It has to do with gluten. They were saying that gluten in food might have some effect on people and with special medical issues. The book is I think The Gluten Connection. It might be worth for you to look into. Take care and God bless.

Martha said...

Hi barbaralee,
You are correct! We do have Zak on a gluten free diet. It is quite a challenge; but hopefully we will see some improvments.
Thanks for the post!
Stop by again.
Jane

Anonymous said...

Dear Mom

I love your bread recipe. It was so delicous! (Thanks for letting me take the photos)

Ilove you so much

Your Daughter,

Abby

Anonymous said...

Mmmm.... looks very good. I'll ahve to try the recipe sometime. I check out Tammy's recipes all the time! :)