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Recently, I have had
some issues with bread. I don't want the family to eat only white bread... of
which I make unquestionably delicious examples, but whole wheat bread has been,
up until now, a pipe dream that I can not perfect.
So, lurking on a
healthy eating group, I came across the mention of a book by Peter Reinhart, the
Bread Baker's Apprentice (I linked in a previous post).
And I decided to try
his whole wheat bread... extra long fermentation time and
all.
It was worth
it.
They say a picture
is worth a thousand words... but I dont think it can scare up the taste
of the bread.
Not too sweet, not
too salty... this one is perfect. Just as it is... sweetened with just 2
tablespoons of honey, an added egg and some canola oil... very healthy
in my book, and definitely into my permanent recipe
files...
YUMMY!!
Here are my two loaves... I sprinkled some poppy seeds on top, in an effort to recreate the bloomers of my youth. Of course a bloomer is an English bread, and white bread, not whole wheat, but still...
Notice the swirl in the end... this is done when shaping the loaf...
And notice the dark colour? Apparently the lighter loaves are an American invention... but this is delicious... and invented by an American, bread baking Master.
I give the book 5 Stars *****
A great read, interesting if you are into baking. Good tips,
great information. Not for the casual baker, as most of the
methods take a day or more... but for someone who is tired of the old
sliced, flavourless stuff in the store... you will love it!
The Bread Baker's Apprentice by Peter Reinhart
ISBN: 1580082688
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Feb. 21, 2006 - Beautiful!
I love baking breads. Real breads. Meaty, dark breads and flaky, light breads. I just love the time and attention it requires. It makes me focus. I make one lovely braided loaf, too! Mmmmm. And since we've gone wheat-free, it's been a big empty spot. Making wf breads doesn't have the same satisfaction level as making the old-world breads.
So, when are you going to try the one on the cover of that book? That would go SO well with a hearty soup! :-)
Dy