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Thermomix Recipes for TM5 and TM31 => Bread => Topic started by: achookwoman on January 11, 2011, 04:02:45 am

Title: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: achookwoman on January 11, 2011, 04:02:45 am
Made this today ,  based on the 'no fuss' roll recipe.  This is just the cost of the flour.   I didn't count the electricity as I cooked it at the same time as I roasted a chicken.  It is 2/3 white,  and 1/3 home ground wholemeal flour.
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2011, 05:32:02 am
My mouth is watering.
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: trudy on January 11, 2011, 06:57:40 am
Your bread looks great Chookie.
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: thermoheaven on January 11, 2011, 07:23:21 am
i wouldn't be calling that a $1 loaf - it looks like an artisan loaf. Can we see what the crumb looks like? Thumbs up (what we need is the some thing as on facebook - a like" button).
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: bkmundt on January 11, 2011, 08:55:29 am
Can you tell me how you made the top of the loaf look like that?

I made rolls last night using this same recipe and hubby was very impressed with our salad rolls for lunch today!

Looking forward to making this into a loaf.
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: achookwoman on January 11, 2011, 11:20:50 am
Bkmundt, to make the top crust look like this,  score the top with a very sharp knife or blade to about 1cm. Deep when the loaf is about 3/4 way through 2 rise.  brush with egg wash,  that has been  beaten with a little water.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on January 11, 2011, 10:38:13 pm
It looks lovely Chookie.  What size is your bread tin?  :)
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: achookwoman on January 12, 2011, 06:26:54 am
Chelsea, the tin is 25 x16 cm., and slopes slightly in to the base.   I paid $2.50 for it at Aldi, on their bargain table.
thermoheaven the crumb was good for sandwiches when fresh,  but even better for toast.  next tome I will post a photo before it gets eaten.
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: thermoheaven on January 12, 2011, 08:46:32 am
Thanks....this forum really needs a "like" button.
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on January 12, 2011, 09:47:03 am
Chelsea, the tin is 25 x16 cm., and slopes slightly in to the base.   I paid $2.50 for it at Aldi, on their bargain table.
thermoheaven the crumb was good for sandwiches when fresh,  but even better for toast.  next tome I will post a photo before it gets eaten.

Thanks Chookie.  I am in the market for a smaller bread tin and that one looks a lovely size for a 500g flour loaf. I think I will need to buy online as our kitchen stores are a bit limited where I live.  Does anyone have a good online store for bread tins?  :)
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: pdalliston on January 20, 2011, 05:30:38 am
Ive just joined and i want to bake a simple bread. The first thing i looked up was this ($1.00 bread Loaf) and Ive looked up the earlier posts (plain white rolls). I'm a guy who wants to use his wife's new thermomix and rarely done any cooking but will now (if I'm allowed :-)  ).
Just one qestion:  What is "bread improver" & where do I get it.
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: judydawn on January 20, 2011, 05:38:15 am
Hi pdalliston, welcome to the forum.  If you can produce a great loaf of bread for DW, I'm sure she will let you use the machine as much as you want  :D   Here's a description of bread improver, it comes in a small box and can be found near the flours and dry yeast products at any supermarket.  I use 2 level teaspoons per batch and it greatly improved my bread making success. Others don't use it at all and some people add some absorbic acid which apparently does the same thing.

"What is a bread improver?
Bread improver is a baking product, which will help improve the texture and the volume of bread. It is often used when making bread from scratch ie: when not using a bread mix.

If the centre of your loaf is collapsing, it is more than likely that a bread improver may need to be added.

Bread improver has a flour like texture and contains ingredients such as ascorbic acid, soy flour and en2ymes (amylase). It can be purchased from selected supermarkets or Health Food stores. Follow manufacturer's instructions on the quantity to be used."



Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: Meagan on January 20, 2011, 06:10:13 am
You can get a natural bread improver as well. I use an all about bread brand one but as JD says you can buy regular bread improver in the supermarket.
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: cookie1 on January 20, 2011, 07:06:46 am
Welcome pdalliston. I hope the bread turned out well.
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: achookwoman on January 20, 2011, 07:48:24 am
pdalliston,  if you use Laucke flour ,  bread mix, from the supermarket you don't need the improver.  Good luck,  if you want any help ,  just ask.

Thermoheaven this is the cut version of the $1 bread.
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: Mel66 on January 21, 2011, 05:58:47 am
that looks so good that I have to give it a try...where can I find the recipe  :-*
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: judydawn on January 21, 2011, 06:25:35 am
Mel, here's the link to Chookies No fuss bread roll recipe - she based this loaf on that recipe.

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4253.0
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: thermoheaven on January 30, 2011, 12:03:22 am
achookwoman, that's a fabulous crumb. Thanks for the photo.
Title: Re: $1 Bread Loaf
Post by: Mel66 on February 18, 2011, 12:04:05 pm
Mel, here's the link to Chookies No fuss bread roll recipe - she based this loaf on that recipe.

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4253.0

Thank you judydawn...will make this on Sunday :)