Bread experiment

Well, the day that I said I was going to try and never buy a loaf of bread from the store again failed me slightly.  I should've checked to make sure I had all my ingredients before I said that!!  So, I had to buy one more loaf.  I have since purchased my missing ingredient and I have, with a ton of help from my daughter, baked our first two loaves.  It is really good although I would like to manipulate it a little so that I can get a crust that is a little softer.  It isn't crusty per say, just a little tougher than we like.  It is a honey wheat bread that even your 7 year old can make too.  I will post the recipe as soon as I can.  I have a sleeping baby on me at the moment so it won't work right now.


This recipe came out of my latest favorite book.  It is called Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes a Day.  It takes a recipe that is super simple and it makes 4 loaves at a time (mostly).  There are a couple recipes that make less.  You then put it in the fridge overnight and get it out the next day, let it rise and then bake.  There is no kneading or rising to double (who can really figure that one out anyway) and then punching it back down and letting it rise again.  You also make what is called a 'Master Recipe' and doctor it from there as to what you want.  Really great book!  One thing you have to have on hand for most of the recipes and the secret to their success is something called 'Vital Wheat Gluten'.  I have found it at the Kalona General Store.  Online it is cheaper, but I didn't check that price with shipping.  I am guessing that it is available at New Pioneer Co-Op as well.  I also found something called 'Wheat Gluten' at Stringtown in Kalona.  I plan to try it as soon as my first box runs out.

If anyone would like a loaf to try and see what they think, PLEASE let me know.  I would love to show you how easy it is to bake!

More secrets to come!!
Angi