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NDTV Food | Updated: December 18, 2018 17:14 IST
“Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts.”– James Beard
Bread Recipes- Some of the most delightful things in the world are simple and fuss-free. The same is true for good food as well. There’s nothing quite like a hot steaming cup of coffee on a rainy, breezy evening or a loaf of golden toasted bread with silken butter gliding atop! None will deny that our life will seem incomplete if we didn’t have bread to turn to. From saving us from our daily lunch-box dilemmas to being the ultimate evening meal companion – most of us start our day with a humble slice of bread intermediately and keep turning to it.
Breads, Oh So Many Breads! | Types of Bread
Bread is versatile and legendary. If records are to be believed, bread is one of the oldest food items consumed by civilizations dating back to nearly 30,000 years. Bread-making has been regarded as quite an enchanting art that requires calculated and measured condiments, fresh ingredients and perfect technique. From the regular white bread and wholegrain to the ones with a playful addition of spices, herbs, nuts and flavours – the world of breads is infinite.
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Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
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Enjoy a freshly baked and healthy whole wheat bread with this recipe.
Ingredients of Whole Wheat Bread
- Oven temp: 400 F-200C
- 2 tsp (10 gm) brown sugar
- Lukewarm water to knead dough (too hot will kill yeast)
- 2 tsp (20gm) dry yeast or compressed (frozen) yeast
- 2 (250 gm) cups whole wheat flour (atta)
- 2 tsp (10gm) salt or to taste
- 2 tsp oil
- Greased loaf tin (about 20cm /8
How to Make Whole Wheat Bread
- 1.Dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup lukewarm water (should be body temperature, i.e. when put on the wrist, should not feel warm or cold).
- 2.Sprinkle dry yeast over it or blend the frozen yeast into the water. Leave this solution in a draught-free place to froth. Should take about 10 minutes. In case it does not, it means that your yeast is ineffective, hence change your packet.
- 3.Mix the flour, salt, oil, brown sugar and yeast solution. Add water gradually and beat (you can use an electric beater) to a thick, paste like batter–should drop off a spoon in blobs.
- 4.Pour into the greased tin–not more than half full. Leave to rise in a draught-free place covering tin with cling film or a damp cloth (approx. 1 1/2 hours).
- 5.When batter has doubled, bake in a pre-heated oven, which has a pan of water at the bottom, for 1 hour, or until brown and sides tend to shrink away from the pan.
- 6.Remove the tin from the oven. Turn upside down on a wire rack to cool. Generally, the loaf should come loose and drop on the rack when cool, but sometimes you may need to run a blunt knife all around to prise it out.
Brown Bread Recipe
Brown Bread Recipe
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Brown bread – home edition! Bake brown bread the hassle-free way.
Ingredients of Brown Bread
- 1 1/2 Cups Refined flour (maida)
- 1/4 Cup Atta (whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp Dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 2-3 Tbsp Caramel
- 1 tsp Oil
- To knead dough Lukewarm water
- Greased loaf tin
- 1 Egg (slightly beaten)
How to Make Brown Bread
- 1.Oven temp: 400 F-204 C. Dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup lukewarm water and sprinkle yeast over it.
- 2.Leave in a draught-free place to froth.
- 3.Mix both flours together and when yeast is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with salt and oil.
- 4.Knead to a soft dough with the lukewarm water and leave to rise in a draught-free place covered with cling film or wet cloth.
- 5.When risen and doubled, punch and knead again and leave to rise again.
- 6.When risen second time, knead a bit and shape to fit into the baking tin and leave to rise for half an hour.
- 7.Brush with the egg and bake in the pre-heated oven for 30-40 minutes.
- 8.Store and serve whenever required.
Plain White Bread Recipe
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Let the aroma of freshly baked bread spread in your house. Soft and light, this bread recipe will not disappoint you.
Ingredients of Plain White Bread
- Oven temp: 400 F – 200 C
- 1 tsp (5 gm) sugar
- Lukewarm water to knead dough (too hot will kill yeast)
- 1 tsp dry yeast or 10 gm compressed (Frozen) yeast
- 2 cups (240 gm) flour (maida)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp oil
- Greased loaf tin (about 20cm /8
- 1 egg, slightly beaten with 1 Tbsp (15 g) milk and 1/4 tsp salt
- Note: In case you do not want to use egg, use 1/4 cup milk and salt mixture.
How to Make Plain White Bread
- 1.Dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup lukewarm water (should be body temperature, i.e. when put on the wrist, should not feel warm or cold).
- 2.Sprinkle dry yeast over it or blend the frozen yeast into the water. Leave this solution in a draught-free place to froth. Should take about 10 minutes. In case it does not, it means that your yeast is ineffective, hence change your packet.
- 3.Sieve the flour, add salt and rub in the oil. Make a well in the centre of the flour; pour the yeast mixture and some of the water into it. Start mixing the flour and liquid together, adding liquid little by little till smooth and soft.
- 4.Knead the dough on a floured surface for at least 10 minutes–fold dough towards yourself, then push down and away with the heels of the palms. Continue till the dough feels firm and elastic and no longer sticky.
- 5.Place dough in a deep vessel, well dusted with flour, and cover vessel with cling film or a thick damp cloth. Keep in a draught-free place to rise.
- 6.When dough rises (about an hour in warm weather and 2-3 hours in cooler climate and about 45 minutes if using the warm water technique), punch it and knead a little before leaving it to rise again. The second rise will take a much shorter time. To test the dough, press lightly into the dough with a finger, and if the impression fills up soon, it is done.
- 7.After the second rising, roll dough out flat, about 1/4 cm (1/8″) thick, and then roll it like a scroll. Fold the two ends of the roll towards each other, making them meet in the centre. Place the dough in the tin, folded side down. The dough should not fill more than half the tin.
- 8.Brush with egg mixture and leave to rise once again. When the dough doubles (about 15 minutes), bake in a pre-heated oven, placing a bowl of hot water at the bottom (to humidify the baking atmosphere). Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until brown and the loaf leaves the sides of the tin. Remove from the oven and place inverted on a wire rack to cool. If you want a soft top, place on a thick cloth like a folded towel instead of the rack.
The Many Ways to Cook With Bread If you are left with some bread, you will be surprised to know how much you can create from it. For those with a flair for culinary experimentation, bread is one of the best food items to play around with. Owing much to its versatility, bread has gradually crept into the realm of fusion food. Shedding its image of a quintessential breakfast food item, breads are now being incorporated in creating comforting food that is heartily served irrespective of the occasion. Cooking with bread is easy, hassle-free and quick. From wholesome breakfast options, delightful evening snacks and perfect appetizers to sinfully sweet desserts – breads can be molded to create truly international gourmet food as well an alternative to local, well-loved delicacies.
Here are our 11 best Bread recipes that you can try at home:
1. Eggy Bread BLT
BLT is a popular British tea time sandwich which stands for bacon, lettuce and tomatoes. The classic BLT has five basic ingredients – bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise and bread. Here ee have our version of the classic BLT Sandwich.
2.Bruschetta
It takes just less than half an hour to create this Italian sensation in the comfort of your kitchen space. Country bread sliced and topped with different toppings. The evergreen tomato-basil and mushroom-garlic.
The classic Italian starter is right here!
3. Olive and Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Here’s the Italian hit – classic focassia bread with herbs, rosemary and black olives atop, baked to perfection. Focaccia bread is a classic Italian flat bread topped with herbs.
A delicious bread recipe, perfect for a quick breakfast!
4. Bread Dahi Vada
Ditch the conventional with some bread! Here’s the classic dahi vada recipe with an exciting twist. This one made with bread crumbs and cottage cheese.
A spicy, flavourful treat to prepare as a side dish!
5.Banana Oat Bread
An easy to make, no-fuss recipe teaming bananas with oats and whole wheat flour. This will delight one and all. A great recipe to cook at home filled with the goodness of oats!
A sweet treat that would delight the kids and adults alike!
6. Stuffed Vegetable Bread
Crispy vegetables enveloped within golden baked bread. Team it with ketchup or mint chutney and you’re good to go for a quick snack.
A delectable bread recipe for an on the go snack!
7.Tadka Bread Snack
Twenty minutes, bread slices and a few simple ingredients go into the making of this heartwarming evening snack. This bread snack recipe is quick and easy to make.
Bread pieces doused in onions, tomatoes, chillies and yogurt with a hint of fresh lemon.
8.Ragi Wheat Bread
Here’s a wholesome, healthy alternative to white bread with the goodness of wheat and ragi. A few, simple ingredients and just about an hour is what we need to prepare this nutritious, sweet bread recipe.
9. Bread Pudding
Bread, milk, raisins and marmalade come together to bake you a scintillating pudding. You just won’t have enough of this.
1 CommentsA delicate pudding of bread, milk, raisins and marmalade.
10. Tempered Bread Vagharia
This is the best recipe when you are running short of time and have a hungry junta to please. Ready in a snap, all you need here is just a few slices of bread, regular spices, tomatoes and curry leaves.
11. Bread Poha
The quintessential breakfast of India, it is a quick and easy dish to prepare. Bread poha is a variation of Poha, with slices of bread added to the masala. This bread recipe is extremely easy and quick to prepare so you can have it as a weekday breakfast or even pack for tiffin.