bread baking question

Lady Grey · 02-03-2020, 10:58 PM

I found a new bread recipe I want to try but I'm wondering about the amount of yeast. It makes two large loaves (using extra long pans) and only 1/4 teaspoon of yeast? The dough sits out overnight, so I don't know if that makes any difference. TIA

Soliloquy · 02-03-2020, 11:53 PM

Overnight artisan bread uses only 1/2 tsp yeast.

It sounds fine to me.

ViolaMum · 02-04-2020, 02:18 AM

A small amount of yeast just takes more time to rise. The big pro is that it develops more flavor.

Quick-rising doughs use more yeast, which you can certainly add, but they don't develop the same flavor profile.

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Just out of curiosity, how much flour and water?

Love_Is_Patient · 02-04-2020, 05:55 AM

We have a couple of bread recipes that use a small amount of yeast like that and then sit overnight. It works fine (ends up with a slightly sourdough flavor too).

Now if you want your bread to rise in 30 min you can put in 2 Tbs instead! That works too lol.

Lady Grey · 02-04-2020, 06:39 AM

Thank you! I don't have any experience with overnight dough so that is all very helpful.

ViolaMum - this is the ingredient list

6 cups white flour
2 cups whole-wheat flour
5 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp salt
¼ tsp instant yeast
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 cups room-temperature water

knitlove · 02-04-2020, 07:43 AM

That looks like the proportions I used for years before going gluten free.

I hope you are happy with it.

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ViolaMum · 02-04-2020, 09:04 AM

I may have to try that! Thank you.

Lady Grey · 02-04-2020, 11:41 AM

https://www.p arsnipsandparsimony.com/large-family-no-knead-overnight-whitewhole-wheat-sandwich-bread/

Here is the full recipe if anyone would like it. I'm not sure about the rest of the site so I broke the link.

Lady Grey · 02-06-2020, 12:42 PM

Coming back with my review.....

The only modification I made was to use equal parts white and whole wheat flour. It has a good texture and definitely easy to make, but it's a batter bread so it performs a little differently than a kneaded dough. (I don't think the picture on the website is the same recipe

) And it is sooooooooo salty, so I would consider reducing the salt if you try it. Everyone here agrees that we won't be using it for sandwiches.

https://h eavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-stir-and-pour-sandwich-bread-yes-it-works - this is what we will be sticking with for a fast bread option.

mummy2boys · 02-13-2020, 11:25 PM

Thanks for that link and your results. I am going to give it a try.

I used to make bread years ago but gave up. I think I'm ready to try again

Sundance · 02-15-2020, 06:45 PM

I love the flavour of overnight bread, but I wish I could get what I want without such a thick crust!

I usually use just I pinch of yeast in my overnight dough (that also uses 6 C flour).

Soliloquy · 03-03-2020, 02:58 PM

Putting Admin Hat On

This thread was moved from The Cookbook to a sub-forum, Breads/Muffins. Both are public.

02-03-2020, 10:58 PM	#1
Lady Grey Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,618	bread baking question I found a new bread recipe I want to try but I'm wondering about the amount of yeast. It makes two large loaves (using extra long pans) and only 1/4 teaspoon of yeast? The dough sits out overnight, so I don't know if that makes any difference. TIA __________________ Sara

02-03-2020, 11:53 PM	#2
Soliloquy Administrator Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: bread baking question Overnight artisan bread uses only 1/2 tsp yeast. It sounds fine to me. __________________ Lisa, 50. Married to the love of my life for 25 years! Moderator in Theological & Doctrinal Issues, Drawing Closer, Bible Study, & Educating Our Children Mom to 5 wonderful kids, ages 6, 12, 13, 15, 18. My Instagram Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer.. Join me on iNaturalist.

02-04-2020, 02:18 AM	#3
ViolaMum Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,487	Re: bread baking question A small amount of yeast just takes more time to rise. The big pro is that it develops more flavor. Quick-rising doughs use more yeast, which you can certainly add, but they don't develop the same flavor profile. ---------- Post added at 04:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:17 AM ---------- Just out of curiosity, how much flour and water? __________________ Darcy married to my Photographic Genius (1/00) Mom to: Prima, Secunda, Tertia, and Quarta Youth and Beauty are fleeting, but the ability to bake a great chocolate cake lasts forever!

02-04-2020, 05:55 AM	#4
Love_Is_Patient Rose Trellis Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,024	Re: bread baking question We have a couple of bread recipes that use a small amount of yeast like that and then sit overnight. It works fine (ends up with a slightly sourdough flavor too). Now if you want your bread to rise in 30 min you can put in 2 Tbs instead! That works too lol. __________________ Rachel, mom to ds (14) and dd (almost 12) and dd2 (3!)

02-04-2020, 06:39 AM	#5
Lady Grey Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,618	Re: bread baking question Thank you! I don't have any experience with overnight dough so that is all very helpful. ViolaMum - this is the ingredient list 6 cups white flour 2 cups whole-wheat flour 5 Tbsp sugar 3 Tbsp salt ¼ tsp instant yeast 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 4 cups room-temperature water __________________ Sara

02-04-2020, 07:43 AM	#6
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,161	Re: bread baking question That looks like the proportions I used for years before going gluten free. I hope you are happy with it. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

02-04-2020, 09:04 AM	#7
ViolaMum Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,487	Re: bread baking question I may have to try that! Thank you. __________________ Darcy married to my Photographic Genius (1/00) Mom to: Prima, Secunda, Tertia, and Quarta Youth and Beauty are fleeting, but the ability to bake a great chocolate cake lasts forever!

02-04-2020, 11:41 AM	#8
Lady Grey Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,618	Re: bread baking question https://www.p arsnipsandparsimony.com/large-family-no-knead-overnight-whitewhole-wheat-sandwich-bread/ Here is the full recipe if anyone would like it. I'm not sure about the rest of the site so I broke the link. __________________ Sara

02-06-2020, 12:42 PM	#9
Lady Grey Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,618	Re: bread baking question Coming back with my review..... The only modification I made was to use equal parts white and whole wheat flour. It has a good texture and definitely easy to make, but it's a batter bread so it performs a little differently than a kneaded dough. (I don't think the picture on the website is the same recipe ) And it is sooooooooo salty, so I would consider reducing the salt if you try it. Everyone here agrees that we won't be using it for sandwiches. https://h eavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-stir-and-pour-sandwich-bread-yes-it-works - this is what we will be sticking with for a fast bread option. __________________ Sara

02-13-2020, 11:25 PM	#10
mummy2boys Moderator in We'd Love to Meet You, Let's Talk, High Need/Spirited Children, Joyous Homekeeping, and The Cookbook Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 15,989	Re: bread baking question Thanks for that link and your results. I am going to give it a try. I used to make bread years ago but gave up. I think I'm ready to try again __________________ Alysia Married to the love of my life Mama to 2 wonderful boys Waiting to meet 3 in heaven 2/2005, 5/2007 & 8/2011 Striving, with God's help, to be a gentle mother each day

02-15-2020, 06:45 PM	#11
Sundance Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: bread baking question I love the flavour of overnight bread, but I wish I could get what I want without such a thick crust! I usually use just I pinch of yeast in my overnight dough (that also uses 6 C flour). __________________ ~Melanie Wife to my Lumberjack, Mom to DD1 (May 2007), DS (April 2009) & DD2 (July 2011), DD3 (October 2013)

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