Jpoy85 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 My biggest issue of making bread is the prep. I like Artisan Bread In 5 Mins A Day because you can make it ahead, but even that prep is sort of daunting. Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDoopy Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Have you tried the Artisian Bread in 5 minutes a day? It seriously is ahh-mazing! I use it to make pizza crust, cinnamon rolls, bread ... truly, the biggest pain in the process is having to clean the container and the stir-er thing (danish dough hook?). Oh, and having to wait 2 hours for it to rise. But that's simple to remedy: just always have some in your fridge, ready to go! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 My biggest issue of making bread is the prep. I like Artisan Bread In 5 Mins A Day because you can make it ahead, but even that prep is sort of daunting. Any tips? Have you tried the Artisian Bread in 5 minutes a day? It seriously is ahh-mazing! I use it to make pizza crust, cinnamon rolls, bread ... truly, the biggest pain in the process is having to clean the container and the stir-er thing (danish dough hook?). Oh, and having to wait 2 hours for it to rise. But that's simple to remedy: just always have some in your fridge, ready to go! ;) See bolded. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I find the Artisan method to be the least amount of work of any bread recipe. I mix up a batch of dough, let it rise for 3 hours, then put it in the fridge and bake whatever portion I need. I don't think it gets any easier. Even a bread machine requires you to mix up the ingredients and then wait for 3.5 hours for it to get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 I guess just getting everything, mixing, kneading, etc. Well ABI5 doesnt knead, but other recipes do. Then the waiting 2hrs. I guess i could get it together in the afternoon and set it out to rise overnight then bake in the AM. We go through a lot of bread. What container do you keep the dough in the fridge in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I love my bread machine. I just dump the ingredients in and turn it on, then take it out when the machine beeps about 3.5 hours later. Lately I've been using the delayed timer to have fresh bread ready in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) I guess just getting everything, mixing, kneading, etc. Even with kneading by hand, that's only ten minutes. What am I missing? Then the waiting 2hrs.I was first intimidated by the process, but since I don't actually have to sit next to the dough during that time, I realized that all I had to do is simply find ten minutes early enough in the afternoon/evening to make the dough, go about my normal business while it rises, and then find a few more minutes to put it together and set for the second rise while the oven warms. I can do other stuff while it bakes. I often bake in the evening. I only need to make sure to start early enough, and to be home while it is in the oven. During the rising time I don't even have to be in the house; I often do errands or take kids to activities (if it sits a few minutes more that won't matter). We, too , eat lots of bread, and I bake three times a week. Edited October 4, 2012 by regentrude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 just feel lucky you arent gluten free. every time i make bread i have to mix together 6 different flours and add a gum. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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