Advertisement

homemade bread recipes

The Nickel Pincher: Homemade Bread, No Kneading Needed

Homemade bread has a taste all its own, and here's how to enjoy it without sacrificing an entire afternoon.

By Jean Nick

Topics: recipes, cooking tips



You can bake your own bread without needing to knead.

You can bake your own bread without needing to knead.

RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA—I love good bread—fragrant, chewy, fresh bread. My Mom made white bread or oatmeal bread (yum) frequently when I was little, and she would let me finish kneading a small loaf and put in a few drops of food coloring as I was doing the final shaping; then, when you cut the finished bread there were spots and swirls of pink and blue. I’ve never quite forgiven Wonder Bread for having colored spots on its bag and no colors inside the bread. What a gyp!

These days I leave the artificial colors out and use whole grain flours for my bread—on the rare occasion that I actually make it. My wrists don’t like kneading, and making traditional-method yeast breads doesn’t often fit into my active schedule. I’ve never been too impressed with bread-machine bread, either. So when I saw an article last fall about a couple of smart folks—Jeff Hertzberg, MD, and Zoë François—who had developed a nearly foolproof system for making no-knead bread dough in big batches, storing it in the fridge, and baking portions of it whenever you wanted a nice, fresh loaf, I was very curious. Would it really work? Was the bread really as good as they said it was? I had to try it for myself.

I’m delighted to report, yes, it does work and yes, it is really, really good!

I started with their basic Whole Grain Master Recipe, which is from their second book Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (Thomas Dunne Books, 2009), and then tweaked the ingredients and tips based on my own trial and error to make my bread organic. This recipe makes four one-pound loaves, and you can halve, double, or triple the recipe to match your family’s bread-consumption habits.

Ingredients:

5½ cups organic whole wheat flour (try “white whole wheat” if your family isn’t used to whole grain)
2 cups unbleached organic all-purpose flour (don’t substitute bleached)
1½ Tablespoons granulated yeast
1 Tablespoon Kosher salt (adjust to taste)
4 Tablespoons vital wheat gluten
4 cups lukewarm water (about 100 degrees F)

Note: Whole grain flours go rancid and turn bitter-tasting quite quickly at room temperature, so shop at a store with rapid turnover or one that keeps its whole grain flours in the cooler, and either buy only as much as you will use up in a few weeks or buy in bulk to save money and store what you don’t use right away in the freezer to keep it fresh. You can save money by buying yeast by the pound rather than the packet and storing it in the freezer in an airtight jar.

Tools of the trade:
• Large, lidded container (5 quarts is a good size for a single recipe’s worth). I use a stainless steel pasta pot with a vented lid because I don’t like to put food in contact with plastic.
• Cookie sheet covered with a silicone baking sheet or parchment paper, or, if you have a pizza stone and a pizza peel, use those
• Metal baking pan that will hold a cup of water (do NOT use a glass pan)
• Cooling rack.



your cooking recipe of bread

your cooking recipe of bread is quite interesting and definitely i will try this also..
dissertation help

I just found a recipe online

I just found a recipe online for cashew bread which is completely gluten free and looks lovely! I can't wait to try it because I have a gluten allergy and can't eat most types of bread - but homemade bread is a real treat!

Excellent Blog! I really

Excellent Blog! I really admire your thinking and the way you have put these information in this post. Thanks for sharing an informative post.
quotes for facebook

I was searching the code

I was searching the code which is used professionally. Then I saw your blog. I want to congratulate you on such a wonderful blog.
Logo design

Just wanted to drop a comment

Just wanted to drop a comment and say I am new to your blog and really like what I am reading. Thanks for the great content. Look forward to coming back for more......
best movies of 2011

It is very fascinating,

It is very fascinating, You’re a very professional blogger. I’ve joined your feed and look ahead to in search of more of your excellent post.

best facebook status

You got a definitely helpful

You got a definitely helpful blog I’ve been right here reading for about an hour. I’m a new and your accomplishment is quite a lot an inspiration for me.
free classifieds

Thanks for sharing this great

Thanks for sharing this great article! I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. It is extremely helpful for me. I hope you post again soon.best facebook statuses

Substantially, the article is

Substantially, the article is really the best on this laudable topic. I concur with your conclusions and will eagerly look forward to your future updates.Just saying thank you will not just be enough, for the wonderful lucidity in your writing.
SEO services

This blog contains a lot of

This blog contains a lot of informative data and news which i first time read from here. Thanks for writing about this important topic.
cute quotes

Substantially, the article is

Substantially, the article is really the best on this laudable topic. I concur with your conclusions and will eagerly look forward to your future updates.Just saying thank you will not just be enough, for the wonderful lucidity in your writing.
free classified ads

like your recipe

i really like how you put everything together. very good writing. i enjoyed reading your post. thanks Zeek rewards

Nice

I really enjoy reading the posts. I admire the precious time and effort you put into it. pain relief pills

Bread Business

Yes, I do agree with you. Bread are really healthy for breakfast. In fact most Americans prefer to eat bread at breakfast and this is a good business idea. Another great business is HVAC-heating provides good HVAC services.  

Bread Recipe

Perfect recipe for a breakfast-bread. This looks like a very interesting site. I’m sure gonna try this recipe you posted. You should wanna try to visit us in case you need to apply for an auto car insurance   

Thanks to let us know about this

I would like to share this info with my followers on twitter. I feel very luck to find your page. Very great information. Mary kay discount

Wow

My husband just loves bread! I've been trying to improve my baking skills and I'm always keen to try new recipes. This one is my next try! Thanks for the article.
ovulation kits
ovulation predictor kits

I love your bread!!

I can't get enough bread - morning, lunchtime and evening. Your website is making me crazy hungry - wheres dat jam! Video Production Cardiff

Smell Of Fresh Bread

I just love the smell of freshly baked bread - makes a house into a loving home.
Contractor Accountants"

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

this is looking so yum!

trick- better bread

Hi,

Look at this page, you will find more trick to have a better bread... :D

good luck !!!

http://publiseo.net/17953,nouveau-systeme-pour-economiser-l%E2%80%99ener...

listen to your wife

listen to your wife
This valuable editorial was very useful to read, I savored it completely. I'm about now to email it to my colleagues to permit them examine this too.

good

nice share an beautiful writeup.

Best Selling Products

hi

Wow! You have assembled a tremendous amount of useful data here. I can’t even imagine how long it would take to put all of that type of information together.
every door direct mail

ad dulayl

ad dulayl
I found so many interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion.

bread

I´ve never baked a bred, but I`d really like to try!
Thanks for share your recipe!I´ll sent it to my mom and sisters!
Now I`d like to share some intresting information with you: soldadores inverter

Culinary expert: I say thumbs up!

I am a culinary expert and i am teaching kids on how to bake. I also maintain a bakery and I love your recipe for that bread.. thank you.. i'm giving you two thumbs up!

men who want to enlarge their manhood: male enhancement methods

reflected light

I really enjoy reading the posts and also what this site what to tell everyone who will visit this one
Thank you.
reflected light

refrigerator repair leesburg va

Able Appliance Service in Manassas VA, Woodbridge VA, Leesburg VA Prince William & Loudoun counties for AC Repair, Refrigerator Repair and Heating.

I love fresh bread

The post is pretty good. I really never thought I could find such a delicious recipe of bread by this time until I found out this forum. I am grateful for the information given.
Seattle property management

Good

Nice and very informative post . I really enjoyed this post thanks for sharing with us this great informative post.
Cheap PS3 Video Games

Always take bread

I always take bread when I go Fishing its a stable part of my diet

Re:

So keep up the good work guys! You're doing really great! AWESOME!Woodfield High School| Woodfield University

Re:

I really appreciate this post, because it’s really an impressive work. You provide useful information.
International Accreditation Organization
IAO
IAO Accreditation

Favorite Bread

There are manysynonyms for words that can describe this bread. It's my favorite for now!

ai congreso

thanks for the great recipe my family really enjoyed the bread, I will be sure to check back for more recipes

Interesting Recipe!

Great information. I got lucky and found your site from a random Google search. Fortunately for me this topic just happens to be something that I've been trying to find more info on for research purpose. Keep us the great and thanks a lot.
Best DSLR cameras

Yummy and Fresh

The bread is looking yummy and fresh. I would like to try it out at my home then i'll let you know the outcome. Thanks.
high school nationwide

Many Thanks!

Its very awesome articleall the content is so beneficial and valuable for us.Thanks for sharing nice and pretty post.
Commercial Contract cleaning

Boys Coats

This recipe makes four one-pound loaves. Boys Coats

Cheers!

I dont think Ive seen all angles of this topic the way you've pointed them out. You are a true star a rock star husband. Youve got so much to say and know as much about the subject that I think you should just teach a class on it!
Corporate Videos Cardiff

Nice Article

Thanks for posting this article. I'm definitely tired of struggling to find relevant and intelligent comments on this topic. Everybody today seems to go to extremes to either drive home their views or suggest that anyone else in the world is wrong. Thank you for your accurate and relevant insights.
Online-Marketing

Проститутки Питера

Дело было летом. Поехать на рыбалку было не с кем, и тут звездануло меня купить для этого проститутку. Ребята, рыбалка была такая яркая! Прелести Проститутки Питерадо сих пор у меня перед глазами, ведь ловила она рыбу совсем голая, а мне двойное удовольствие: рыбалка и …балка. Советую теперь друзьям.

Nice recipe

Thanks for this guestbook mate. Well this is my first visit to your site! But I admire the precious time and effort you put into it. keep it up!
grupos electrógenos

good content

This has to be one of my favorite posts! And on top of thats its also very helpful topic for newbies. Thanks a lot for informative information!
laptop repair portsmouth

Premium Gifts

This bread looks yummy, nice stuff and very informative.I want to try this one with a hot chocolate.
Premium Gifts

Bread

Woah this is just an insane amount of information must of taken ages to compile so thank you so much for just sharing it with all of us. If your ever in any need of related info perhaps a bit of coaching seduction techniques or just general tips just check out my own site!
Palo Alto Real Estate

Yummy

The bread is really yummy. The presentation is really great. drop ceiling light panels

Good Stuff!

A very informative article and a lot of very honest and candid comments made​​! This has certainly made ​​me think about this problem with all.
learn spanish in granada

VIDEOS

Advertisement
Free Newsletter
Sign up for the FREE daily newsletter and get useful tips to keep yourself, your family, and the planet healthy and thriving.

  The Daily Fix
Authoritative reporting on the latest developments in health, food, and the environment

  Maria's Farm Country Kitchen Newsletter
Get cooking tips, learn about healthy living and even raising chickens—Maria does it all!



Your Privacy Policy

BE SOCIAL WITH US!