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The rolls were lovely.
« on: January 21, 2013, 02:02:53 pm »
At last, mostly thanks to this forum, I have made and eaten very good bread rolls. As per the advice I got here, I used the recipe called "Plain White Rolls, No Fuss".
I took the time to ensure the rolls doubled in size - twice - before I baked them. They were smashing, light but crunchy on the top & bottom. Thankyou all sooooooooo much.
Now, another question, I'm afraid. Can anyone recommend brown rolls/bread with nuts/ seeds, that will work as well as this white recipe? Could I use the same recipe, but substitute brown flour with a few seeds?
I have just made chocolate pots and am waiting for them to cool and set before tasting. Wow, I just love my new toy.

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Re: The rolls were lovely.
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2013, 02:07:15 pm »
Don't feel scared, just make them with the same recipe. When the time is up open up the oven and have a look. If they look delightful they most probably will be. If not ready pop them back in. Then make a note on your recipe for next time if you need to improve somewhere.
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Re: The rolls were lovely.
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2013, 02:45:05 pm »
Thank you so much Cream Puff, I'll do just that.

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« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2013, 04:43:24 pm »
Good news,we knew you could do it ;D
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Re: The rolls were lovely.
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2013, 06:15:01 pm »
i make the no fuss with wholemeal flour the only thing i change in the amount of water i use 
i don't need a recipe i'm italian

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Re: The rolls were lovely.
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2013, 06:20:09 pm »
Tell all, what do you change about the water added?

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« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2013, 06:28:27 pm »
wholemeal flour needs more water or you could add less flour.
i don't need a recipe i'm italian

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Re: The rolls were lovely.
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2013, 07:16:04 pm »
Well done with the bread rolls, it is great when a recipe works for you  :)


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Re: The rolls were lovely.
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2013, 09:54:35 pm »
I'm glad the rolls worked out for you. :)
I often replace some of the white flour with wholemeal, or add some seeds or whole grains. It is a great recipe.
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Re: The rolls were lovely.
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2013, 10:47:43 pm »
Yaaaaah,  I knew you could do it.  Congratulations.  Yes , use wholemeal flour and you can substitute up to 100 g. Of flour with seeds.   As Uni says,  add a bit more water. 
As you are new to bread making, make  wholemeal rolls or loaf ,  first without seeds.  you will then know what it looks like and how the dough behaves.  I usually only add 50g of seeds.  This is the texture we like.

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« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2013, 07:55:24 am »
Congratulations on the bread. I knew you would do it.
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« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2013, 09:16:58 am »
Thankyou all so much for all your help and patience, especially Achookwoman for her wonderful recipe. What would I do without you all?

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« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2013, 11:06:33 am »
Chookie's bread is fabulous as you've discovered! Another recipe you might like to try is Isi's "very normal bread" which I've had success with (and I'm a novice). It is a tad sweet but you could probably reduce the sugar and it'll be fine.
Good luck! I make bread all the time now, hard to go back to shop bought stuff..
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