Comments on: Wednesday Baking-Sandwich Bread

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:18:06 +0000

The rising time is definitely loose…that can vary so much depending on the temperature of your kitchen.

The baking time…I have no idea why I put two different times down there! Whoops. That too can vary, depending on how light your bread is (bread that hasn’t risen as well takes longer to bake), but I’d say 25 minutes is probably optimal.

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:15:30 +0000

Great recipe, Kristen! I’ve made this one several times now and it’s always turned out so great. We love to eat the slices toasted with butter and cinnamon-sugar. Delicious!

One thing I did have a question about – I was looking at the pictures and the instructions that go along with them and then was matching them up with the “recipe”. The pictures say to let the formed loaf rise for 30 minutes and then bake – but the recipe says 30-40 minutes. What time is best? Do you normally just eyeball it to see if it’s doubled anytime within that time frame? Also, the cooking times vary from the picture descriptions to the recipe. One says to cook for 20-25 minutes and the other 25-30 minutes. I may just be splitting hairs here but I just wanted to double check for the best results possible.

Thank you for putting your recipes and your frugality out there for all of us. It’s been VERY inspiring for me and has actually pushed me into more cooking at home, baking, and sewing! I bought a sewing machine this summer and have been using it non-stop since. So, thanks for the inspiration!!!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:06:42 +0000

I have a large chopping board that I use to knead, for exactly this reason! Go to a catering/commerical kitchenware store and buy the biggest you can find.. mine was only about AU$15.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:35:43 +0000

How do you store this bread and how long does it keep? I made some sandwich bread from the back of the King Arthur bag and it is awesome but with only 3 family members I don’t want it to go to waste by sitting out too long.

By: Marlene

Marlene — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:30:12 +0000

also, my didnt look as smooth as yours when i was kneading… it didnt affect the rising nor taste though. I do know I used the lower end of your flour portions (even at that a little was even left over).

By: Marlene

Marlene — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:27:50 +0000

love it! but I forgot to roll it out with the rolling each one out and simply stretched it with my hands… and the bread tastes great! but they are still in the swirly shape (slightly larger because they did rise). Tomorrow i hope to remember to roll them out!

By: Linda Walmer

Linda Walmer — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:12:41 +0000

Once again you have stated the facts about making your own bread at home, or buying it in the store. You did your homework on the figures and I appreciate it very much.
I agree with you in all points. Home make is best and if a person likes to bake bread, it is as though it is a gift to the family.
Thanks for all your helps. I love your recipes.

By: Elsa

Elsa — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:30:09 +0000

I always use pillsbury bread flour, which I think is bleached (must switch!). Every time I make bread I use bread flour, I never thought about using all purpose. Is there a difference? I know bread flour is supposed to make the bread more chewy, but have you compared the two and actually noticed the difference?

By: marvel40

marvel40 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:41:29 +0000

I also had bad counters in my apartment. At home depot or lowes you can sometimes get
sink cut outs from pre made counters. They are great things to have they have many uses

By: Laddavan

Laddavan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:20:08 +0000

I am Thai, and I would like to thank you, Kristen, for your recipe and the pictures to show us step by step. I have a couple of recipes to make Butter Bread or a kind of Sandwich Bread. I finally settled at your recipe. My loaf turn out excatly like your pictures. My kids love it. I feel really thankful about that.

Laddavan.