I have a cabin and would like to bake a loaf of bread at the cabin.
I do not have nor want to purchase a stand mixer.
I would like to purchase some flour, mix it with ?, and bake some bread.
I have made no-knead, but want a lighter bread.
I remember a cook making bread in Alaska. Some things in a bowl, worked by hand.
Any recommendations with ingredients such as brands.
You can knead any bread by hand as long as you have the patience for it. What type of texture are you looking for? A soft sandwich bread?
I donāt claim to be an expert, but I stopped buying bread (because of the cost) and just make my own.
I basically use a ratio. Other than my hands and some measuring spoons/cups, the only tool that I use is an instant read thermometer.
(Using a bowl) My basic ratio for 1.25 cups of warm water (about 100 F to 103 F) dissolve 1 tablespoon of sugar in the water, add 1 to 1.25 teaspoon of yeast to the water, mix lightly and let yeast bloom (just to make sure it is still alive). Then add 2.5 cups of flour and teaspoon of salt, then mix. I turn the mixture out on my counter and start to knead adding flour until the dough is not sticking to my hands. I knead for about 10 minutes, put in a bowl, cover with cling wrap and place in a warm place for an hour. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, transfer dough to loaf pan, cover with same cling wrap, let proof for 30-35 minutes (warm place). Remove cling wrap, slit the top with razor blade, brush on a light coating of milk, sprinkle on white sesame seeds (optional). Bake at 375 for about 40-45 minutes. Check with instant read thermometer, when the middle hits 190F to 200F, bread is done. Slice (with bread knife) and enjoy.
I just use white flour (all purpose) from Walmart, yeast I got from Amazon - 2 pound special ( Fleischmannās Instant Dry Yeast) sugar and salt from Walmart.
*** Side Note *** for whole wheat Bread I mix 50/50 whole wheat flour (Walmart) with white All Purpose flour.
Forgot to mention, I purchase my white sesame seeds in bulk at Sprouts. I use them for all manner of items ā from homemade bread to Sushi (Inside out rolls).
A scoop or two from the bulk bin goes a far ways. And everyone seems to really like them.
Iāve been helping out my neighbor with meals and she LOVES my homemade bread hot pocket sandwiches ā especially the bread with the sesame seeds.
Hope all of this helpsā¦
I would like to make a loaf of bread I ate on boat fishing offshore CA.
The cookās helper would mix up some things, hand make loaves of bread.
A lighter tasting loaf than no-knead. Heartier than sandwich bread I am used to.
Perhaps, I am looking for a unicorn. Any manual bread recipes?
What kind of an oven will you be using?
Years ago I ābakedā bread in a cast iron Dutch Oven, with the pan nestled into the campfire and coals on the top. Iām assuming you are looking for a recipe unlike this.
Easiest recipe Iād recommend is this: https://alexandracooks.com/2012/11/07/my-mothers-peasant-bread-the-best-easiest-bread-you-will-ever-make/
It can be adapted to loaf form or (my usual approach) in a focaccia shape.
Today I made a loaf of bread with Cayenne Pepper added. I wanted bread with a āSouthwest Kickā to make some grilled cheese sandwiches which werenāt so boring.
Both my girlfriend and I tasted this bread with some butter ā pretty good, but it needs more ākickā, so Iāll add a bit more for the next attempt.
Is there an oven in this cabin?? If not, you could make tortillas in a cast iron skillet over a fire.
Again, I made these with no specialized equipment, just measuring cups/spoons and a rolling pin.
people have been making bread long before electricity or stand mixers were even dreamed about . . .
hand kneading. itās work, itās not just mix & bake.
I have used the āclassicā no-knead recipe/technique - but after itās initial overnight rise, hand kneaded it 20-25 minutes - that produces a finer crumb.
search for ācolonial era bread bakingā - buckets of recipes and tips.
one such:
Thank-you. I am planning to make this bread.
Picked up a delivery in town; Bobās Red Mill Self Rising Flour, King Arthur Bread Flour, Augason Farms Bread and Roll Mix. And a Cuisinart Enameled 5qt Casserole.
Butter, yeast, all-purpose flour are on the shopping list
The cabin has an electric range.
What would you be using the self-raising flour for? I only know its association with southern-style biscuits.
I am throwing darts.
Small town, limited supplies. I am waiting for the local store to receive/sell: yeast, butter, ap flour.
This recipe worked well.
Thank-you.
Glad to hear it; thanks for reporting back!
Yes, glad it worked out!
From a ātechnicalā standpoint, this dough is at 88% hydration (weight of water divided by weight of flour - 454g water / 512g flour), which is actually a really wet dough - so wet that I might have just passed on the recipe thinking it wouldnāt work. But, it worked for you - so I may have to give it a try and see how it goes.
Thanks for reporting back on this one.
Do you make bread at a cabin?
Can you contribute a recipe?
flour, salt, yeast, sugar, water? Quantities? I have bread and ap flour. I live in the woods, may require a week or two for ingredients.
Your numbers are different than the recipe. Your technical comment is off putting. People have been making bread and noodles for centuries by feel.
Not sure I get why you were put off by the hydration comment. Iām not a very experienced baker, and the hydration level might give me pause. I had a less than satisfying pan de cristal episode that still scars me.
