Bread maker pumpernickel lite loaf
Sometimes you just want a loaf that can be made entirely in the bread maker from start to finish. This is a loaf that I’ve been making in the bread-maker for many a year now and it is a real treat. It is not a “real” pumpernickel, but I call it a “pumpernickel lite”. You’ll find that it has a real depth of flavour and can be baked on the regular setting.
Crunchy malted brown buns
There’s nothing better for a meal starter than those small freshly made buns that good restaurants provide. They have a nice crunch when opened up, and a soft interior that’s light and easy to eat (with or without butter). I’ve been trying now for quite some time to get better at making this kind of bread.
A few notes for those getting started breadmaking
Even though bread often has just a handful of ingredients, it is actually quite difficult to get good results. As with most people starting out bread making, my first loaves were heavy and borderline inedible, even when following instructions quite closely. That led me to to read a few books on baking, then I understood a few things:
Tools needed for bread making
Bread making is one of the few hobbies that has a very low barrier to entry, just a regular household oven, and some kind of baking tray are needed. Most households will already have enough to get started.
However, although you could make bread without most of the tools below these are the items that I use often.
