RECIPE
ALL METHODS:
- Combine ½ cup warm water, dry yeast and the brown sugar, and mix well.
- Leave it to get frothy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rest of the water to the frothy mixture.
BREAD MACHINE METHOD: Removable bread-pan
- Add the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients into the bread-baking pan according to the bread machine manufacturer’s instruction.
- Set the machine at dough cycle and switch it on with the dough in the pan. Preheat the oven to 375 – 400 ° F.
- Once the dough cycle is complete take out the pan from the machine (if it is removable).
- Brush the top of the risen loaf with melted margarine (it improves color of the crust).
- Place bread pan itself in the center of the preheated oven. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes. (bread is baked if it sounds hollow when tapped).
- Remove the bread from the pan and leave it to cool covered with a towel. This helps the bread to cool down gradually and not dry out. The bread slices even better if sliced after a few hours.
- The bread can be sliced and frozen for longer storage. Makes 12-14 slices
NOTE: If sliced by electric knife you can get 20 thin slices per loaf of bread
BREAD MACHINE METHOD: Fixed bread-pan
- If the bread machine pan is not removable, take the dough out after 20 minutes into the dough cycle.
- Fill a greased 1-pound bread pan with the dough, cover and leave it to rise for approximately 45 – 60 minutes or until the dough is risen to the top of the loaf pan.
- Brush the top of the risen loaf with melted margarine (it improves color of the crust).
- Preheat oven and bake at 375 – 400 deg F for 22 – 25 minutes (bread is baked if it sounds hollow when tapped).
- Remove from pan, cover with a cloth towel immediately, and leave it to cool completely. (If cooled inside a plastic bag it makes the bread very soft)
- Slice and serve. The bread can be sliced and frozen for longer storage. Makes 12-14 thick slices if sliced by hand.NOTE: If sliced by electric knife you can get 20 thin slices per loaf of bread
MANUAL METHOD:
- In a large bowl, combine baking mix, oil, herbs and garlic powder (if using), and the frothy yeast mixture. Beat with a wooden spoon or dough hook until mixture forms a ball. (The mixture should be sticky and not dry or stiff.
- Transfer to a greased bowl and let the dough rise for 20 minutes.
- Fill a greased 1-pound bread pan with the dough, cover and leave it to rise for approximately 45 – 60 minutes or until the dough is risen to the top of the loaf pan.
- Brush the top of the risen loaf with melted margarine (it improves color of the crust).
- Preheat oven and bake at 375 – 400 deg F for 22 – 25 minutes (bread is baked if it sounds hollow when tapped).
- Remove from pan, cover with a cloth towel immediately, and leave it to cool completely. (If cooled inside a plastic bag it makes the bread very soft)
- Slice and serve. The bread can be sliced and frozen for longer storage. Makes 12-14 thick slices if sliced by hand.
NOTE: If sliced by electric knife you can get 20 thin slices per loaf of bread
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