Making Bread

This afternoon after awesome naps-- we baked bread! Usually if we want to eat bread we A) just buy it or B) use the bread maker but today it was the old fashioned way and I think it turned out great! And it was easy!!!


Here's the recipe I used:

Homemade Bread
Description:
A slightly sweet, healthy half-whole-wheat bread

Yield:
1 loaf
Ingredients:
1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons instant active dry yeast

Instructions:
1. *Combine first 6 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir.

2. Add flours and yeast, and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10-15 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover with a clean towel and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.

3. Punch dough down; knead for a few minutes until smooth and then form into a loaf. Place in greased loaf pan and cover. Let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. If loaf starts browning too soon, lightly lay a piece of foil on top of the loaf to prevent too much darkening.

5. Remove bread from oven and allow to rest in pan for a few minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cover with a cloth. Slice and enjoy while still warm! Leftover bread can be stored in an airtight bag or frozen until needed.


This morning we went to an applesauce making playdate- Kathryn had a great time seeing her friends and I enjoyed chatting with the moms (hence the reason for awesome naps!) It was such a great idea- the children loved cranking the apple peeler.

The host recently had a baby and I made her a pumpkin basket with candy, stickers, a notepad, and a gift card for Papa Muphy's- I was very impressed with my idea-- especially since I had totally forgotten to do something food wise earlier. A very fun Tuesday!