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Re: Texture question

"Joyce Esfeld" <cesfeld@cox.net>
Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:45:37 -0600
v107.n010.12
Lisa,
I am sending a recipe that has a similar mouth feel to the Pullman 
loaves of white bread at the supermarket.  It is a basic white bread 
and has a soft fine crumb. It contains fat and milk that your 
previous recipe does not contain. These both affect the crumb.

White Bread

Recipe From: Kansas Wheat Commission
Yield:  3 loaves
Amount         Measure   Ingredients
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2           packages  active-dry yeast
   1                cup  water -- 110-115 F
   1 1/4           cups  milk -- scalded
   3        tablespoons  sugar
   1         tablespoon  salt
   2        tablespoons  shortening
   7 1/2           cups  bread flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Scald milk and add sugar, salt and shortening.  Cool to 110 F.
Add to yeast mixture with 4 cups flour.  Beat well.
Add additional flour to form smooth dough.  Knead about 10 minutes.
Place in greased bowl.  Let rise until doubled.  Punch down.
Divide into 3 equal pieces.  Let rest, covered for 10 minutes.
Shape into loaves.  Place in lightly greased pans.  Allow to rise again.
Bake in preheated 375 F oven 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.

Joyce
Serious Home Baker
American Style breads achieved
Artisan/European style breads desired