My homemade bread sucks. I want to make GOOD bread!

Emerald Orchid · 11-12-2012, 04:27 PM

I've tried a few ways, bread machine, 5 minute bread.

My bread is always a big block of whole wheat-ness.

My white bread is tasty.

But I want whole wheat tasty!

I use integral whole wheat bread flour.

Is there some magic recipe or way?

StoryOfGrace · 11-12-2012, 04:33 PM

Could/would you mix your WW and white flour? My mother always used a 3/1 ratio and that kept it from being so heavy.

marbles · 11-12-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by StoryOfGrace

Could/would you mix your WW and white flour? My mother always used a 3/1 ratio and that kept it from being so heavy.

That's what I did, it was my favorite!

Emerald Orchid · 11-12-2012, 04:53 PM

That's actually what I do.

HomeyT · 11-12-2012, 05:28 PM

Try a litle lemon juice. I hear that's good for whole wheat flour. I use it occasionally in my bread....but I don't usually do 100% Ww. I'll cut mine with bleached white, or spelt, kamut. Spelt flour is very yummy IMO and lower on the glycemic index. Even a little cutting helps!

houseforjoy · 11-12-2012, 05:31 PM

replace some of the water for orange juice (1/4c) and add in more salt

11-12-2012, 06:19 PM

I've been using the recipe in LLL's Whole Foods for the Whole Family and it is working beautifully for me. It's not bread machine or fast -- it's the old fashioned kneading, rising, shaping, rising way. 100% whole wheat too.

Emerald Orchid · 11-12-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buela

I've been using the recipe in LLL's Whole Foods for the Whole Family and it is working beautifully for me. It's not bread machine or fast -- it's the old fashioned kneading, rising, shaping, rising way. 100% whole wheat too.

Recipe?

11-12-2012, 06:54 PM

This is the recipe as I have it written out on my recipe card. I check the book out from the library often. The whole section on bread making is quite informative and was very helpful. This recipe can be halved, double or tripled.

Basic Whole Wheat Bread (2 Loaves)
1-2 T yeast
2 1/4-2 3/4 C warm liquid (I use water)
1-4 T honey, molasses etc (I use honey)
2t salt
1/4 C butter or oil (I use melted butter)
6-8 C whole wheat flour

In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm liquid with 1 t honey. When it bubbles (5-10 min) add remaining honey, salt, butter & 3C flour
Beat by hand for 200 strokes
Add 1 C more flour & beat briefly
Add remaining flour until soft dough results
Knead for 5-15 min until firm, springy and smooth.
Place in greased bowl, turn and cover. Rise in warm place for 1-2 hours or in fridge overnight (I rise mine in the oven with the light on for 1.5 hours approx)
Punch down. Shape into 2 loaves and place in greased loaf pans (I grease with butter). Grease top of loaves (I never remember to do this!)
Cover and rise until doubled
Bake 350 for 35 min.

I usually double the recipe for 4 loaves or make 3 loaves and rolls (dd1 loves to form her own little rolls herself)

kiloyd · 11-12-2012, 07:13 PM

Here is my easy (almost) foolproof recipe.

in a 1 cup measure put in an egg and fill to the top with warm/hot water

2 T oil ( I use light olive)
3 T honey
1 cup white flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
salt ( I don't measure, 1/2 or 1/4 tsp or so)
2 1/2 tsp yeast

Do the dough setting on the machine. Mine is Oster and I do the setting that is whole wheat, dough, large

When it comes out drop on plate with flour, divide in half and somewhat shape and put in two medium floured bread pans. Put in warm oven covered with a towel for 30 min. Then bake at 400 degrees for 10 min.

I have messed this up but it is really hard to.

lucie · 11-13-2012, 04:35 PM

Our favorite bread maker bread is this one:

1 1/2 cup warm water
2 tbsp margarine (or butter)
1 tsp salt
2 cups white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tbsp gluten
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast

I also made it with 2 cups while wheat and 1 cup white, and in that case I added a tbsp of gluten (1 tbsp per cup of whole wheat). It was more whole wheaty, but still soft and spongy, not brick like and dry like some other recipes I've tried. The oats add a little bit of fluffiness, too. Plus they're good for you.

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BlessedBookworm · 11-22-2012, 02:23 AM

Tammy's Recipes is the recipe I used before going gluten-free: http://tammysrecipes.com/homemade_wheat_bread it was perfect in my breadmaker, and she has instructions for all whole wheat or half/half.

smthornton · 02-12-2018, 05:17 AM

I'm also interested in Tammy's Recipe, but it seems that her website does not work, do you know another place to find it?

The Tickle Momster · 02-12-2018, 06:43 AM

Also, you may need to filter your water. Chlorine & yeast do not get along. I only use filtered water for bread.

Soliloquy · 02-12-2018, 12:08 PM

I just started using unifine flour, I like it so much better.

Whole grain beads are going to be heavier. You can add gluten or acid.

11-12-2012, 04:27 PM	#1
Emerald Orchid Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 8,591	My homemade bread sucks. I want to make GOOD bread! I've tried a few ways, bread machine, 5 minute bread. My bread is always a big block of whole wheat-ness. My white bread is tasty. But I want whole wheat tasty! I use integral whole wheat bread flour. Is there some magic recipe or way? __________________ French-Canadian / Reader / TrailRunner / T4 / INTj / Wife to S SAHM to 3 DS Z (8.5) M (6.5) and T (3.5) Adopting from China

11-12-2012, 04:33 PM	#2
StoryOfGrace Rose Garden INFP...Don't mind me! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3,601	Re: My homemade bread sucks. I want to make GOOD bread! Could/would you mix your WW and white flour? My mother always used a 3/1 ratio and that kept it from being so heavy. __________________ Story "Nobody knows what we're for only what we're against when we judge the wounded. What if we put down our signs, crossed over the lines, and loved like You did?" ~Casting Crowns

11-12-2012, 04:53 PM	#4
Emerald Orchid Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 8,591	Re: My homemade bread sucks. I want to make GOOD bread! That's actually what I do. __________________ French-Canadian / Reader / TrailRunner / T4 / INTj / Wife to S SAHM to 3 DS Z (8.5) M (6.5) and T (3.5) Adopting from China

11-12-2012, 05:28 PM	#5
HomeyT Rose Trellis Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,702	Try a litle lemon juice. I hear that's good for whole wheat flour. I use it occasionally in my bread....but I don't usually do 100% Ww. I'll cut mine with bleached white, or spelt, kamut. Spelt flour is very yummy IMO and lower on the glycemic index. Even a little cutting helps! __________________ Usually nursing while on tapatalk please excuse the typos!

11-12-2012, 05:31 PM	#6
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: My homemade bread sucks. I want to make GOOD bread! replace some of the water for orange juice (1/4c) and add in more salt __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

11-12-2012, 06:19 PM	#7
Buela Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My homemade bread sucks. I want to make GOOD bread! I've been using the recipe in LLL's Whole Foods for the Whole Family and it is working beautifully for me. It's not bread machine or fast -- it's the old fashioned kneading, rising, shaping, rising way. 100% whole wheat too.

11-12-2012, 06:54 PM	#9
Buela Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My homemade bread sucks. I want to make GOOD bread! This is the recipe as I have it written out on my recipe card. I check the book out from the library often. The whole section on bread making is quite informative and was very helpful. This recipe can be halved, double or tripled. Basic Whole Wheat Bread (2 Loaves) 1-2 T yeast 2 1/4-2 3/4 C warm liquid (I use water) 1-4 T honey, molasses etc (I use honey) 2t salt 1/4 C butter or oil (I use melted butter) 6-8 C whole wheat flour In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm liquid with 1 t honey. When it bubbles (5-10 min) add remaining honey, salt, butter & 3C flour Beat by hand for 200 strokes Add 1 C more flour & beat briefly Add remaining flour until soft dough results Knead for 5-15 min until firm, springy and smooth. Place in greased bowl, turn and cover. Rise in warm place for 1-2 hours or in fridge overnight (I rise mine in the oven with the light on for 1.5 hours approx) Punch down. Shape into 2 loaves and place in greased loaf pans (I grease with butter). Grease top of loaves (I never remember to do this!) Cover and rise until doubled Bake 350 for 35 min. I usually double the recipe for 4 loaves or make 3 loaves and rolls (dd1 loves to form her own little rolls herself)

11-12-2012, 07:13 PM	#10
kiloyd Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16,088	Re: My homemade bread sucks. I want to make GOOD bread! Here is my easy (almost) foolproof recipe. in a 1 cup measure put in an egg and fill to the top with warm/hot water 2 T oil ( I use light olive) 3 T honey 1 cup white flour 2 cups whole wheat flour salt ( I don't measure, 1/2 or 1/4 tsp or so) 2 1/2 tsp yeast Do the dough setting on the machine. Mine is Oster and I do the setting that is whole wheat, dough, large When it comes out drop on plate with flour, divide in half and somewhat shape and put in two medium floured bread pans. Put in warm oven covered with a towel for 30 min. Then bake at 400 degrees for 10 min. I have messed this up but it is really hard to. __________________ k-i-loyd, not kill loyd ISFJ/P Katherine, married 8-9-97 ds1 21 dd1 18 dd2 15 ds2 10

11-13-2012, 04:35 PM	#11
lucie Climbing Rose Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,157	Our favorite bread maker bread is this one: 1 1/2 cup warm water 2 tbsp margarine (or butter) 1 tsp salt 2 cups white flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tbsp gluten 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 cup rolled oats 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast I also made it with 2 cups while wheat and 1 cup white, and in that case I added a tbsp of gluten (1 tbsp per cup of whole wheat). It was more whole wheaty, but still soft and spongy, not brick like and dry like some other recipes I've tried. The oats add a little bit of fluffiness, too. Plus they're good for you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Lucie a Czech married to an American since December 2001 mommy to Anna (April 2009) and Isaac (September 2012)

11-22-2012, 02:23 AM	#12
BlessedBookworm Seedling Rose Blessed are the peacemakers Matt 5:9 Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 19	Re: My homemade bread sucks. I want to make GOOD bread! Tammy's Recipes is the recipe I used before going gluten-free: http://tammysrecipes.com/homemade_wheat_bread it was perfect in my breadmaker, and she has instructions for all whole wheat or half/half.

02-12-2018, 05:17 AM	#13
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The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,835	Re: My homemade bread sucks. I want to make GOOD bread! Also, you may need to filter your water. Chlorine & yeast do not get along. I only use filtered water for bread. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

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