Caraway is a seed that is either loved or hated and is often found in pumpernickel rye bread. On its own, it is milder, and I think the negative to Caraway is because the pumpernickel rye bread was heavily rye and or used a lot of molasses. It has a pleasant flavor in potato bread… Continue reading Bread Machine: Potato Caraway Bread
Tag: Bread Making
Breadmaking: Country Loaf
Every week the boys and I try out new ways/methods of bread baking, so we can continue to learn. I wasn't 100% impressed with this past week's loaf, but it had a great taste and a good crunch. It needed to be baked in a cast iron pan rather than a baking sheet, as it… Continue reading Breadmaking: Country Loaf
Thick and Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls
These cinnamon rolls were like stepping back into my childhood and eating one of my Dad's homemade cinnamon rolls. When my Dad was young, he worked in a bakery for a hot moment (he hated the hours, though). When we were little, he and my Mom sometimes made a big batch at night. Over the… Continue reading Thick and Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls
Bread Baking: Milk Bread
If there were a loaf of bread that was almost dessert, it would be milk bread. Milk bread is soft, lightly sweet, and heavenly in the mouth. Spread some soft butter on a slice, sit back, and enjoy that slice! Don't let bread-making scare you; you can do it! It's not magic, it's science. The… Continue reading Bread Baking: Milk Bread
Homemade Baked Bread versus Commercial Bread: Which Is More Affordable
The other day on Facebook, a person told me that you shouldn't bake your bread at home because bakery bread was so much superior and cost less. Now then, the person didn't clarify whether this "bakery" was a stand-alone bakery or a grocery store bakery, where the bread is often made from frozen dough and… Continue reading Homemade Baked Bread versus Commercial Bread: Which Is More Affordable