Thread: Who bakes bread?

Well as I've posted before either here or other threads concerned with some kind of cooking; I live by myself and after years of fixing for others besides myself I struggle as I get bored with leftovers and even with freezing the leftovers at times they just go to waste.

While it will sound strange to others the same applies to bread. I get bored with sandwiches, toast etc. So at times even a single loaf ends up with a good portion wasted.

SO!!! I bought some smaller metal bread pans and gave them a go today (divided the risen dough in 1/2). I figure I can cool, then freeze one then vacuum seal it for future use. I've done this with batter breads that I wanted to make ahead and then give to others.

The 'Trick' is to make sure that the bread is totally frozen and once it's vacuum sealed, keep it frozen and then when ready to transport/puncture a hole in the plastic so that as the bread thaws it doesn't get crushed.

ANYWAY! Here's a pic of the two loaves:

I too, just cook for one, myself. But I do find that a homemade loaf a week works out for me. I'm making a new loaf anywhere from 6 to 8 days depending on use. Sometimes I'll keep a heel and run it through a blender if I need bread crumbs.

For some reason I never tire of bread. I make one big Pullman and freeze half of it while I make my daily toast with the other. Same thing with the English muffins and bagels. I take them out when I want one. I eat too much bread but I like it.

I make two large loaves a week, and give one away to an elderly neighbor. (I'm not elderly, I'm vintage). If I'm planning on driving into town on Monday, I'll take it, along with a large bag of dog food, to a shelter for street kids.

My wife and Inhave decided to start making our own bread from now on. Partly because we were having a lot of wastage. So will be making some rolls tonight me thinks for lunches etc.

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Was busy today. Baguettes and pumpkin bread.

Originally Posted by TheGeek

My wife and Inhave decided to start making our own bread from now on. Partly because we were having a lot of wastage. So will be making some rolls tonight me thinks for lunches etc.

Geek

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To quote Razorfeld :"Outstanding! "
Post some photos when you get a chance.

Made rolls today.

Kinda



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Originally Posted by TheGeek

Made rolls today.

Kinda

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Don't get discouraged! That's how mine have looked (that's why I use the muffin tins). My oldest daughter has a neighbor lady who used to work in one of the local schools cafeterias and she used to make 300+ rolls by hand Every School Day and she taught my daughter how to make them. My daughter's rolls come out looking nicer than store bought. But she still hasn't found the time to teach me!

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Don't get discouraged! That's how mine have looked (that's why I use the muffin tins). My oldest daughter has a neighbor lady who used to work in one of the local schools cafeterias and she used to make 300+ rolls by hand Every School Day and she taught my daughter how to make them. My daughter's rolls come out looking nicer than store bought. But she still hasn't found the time to teach me!

Well if she does you gotta do a writeup 😂

Despite looking like some doughy blob monster, actually taste pretty vood and well thats the aim really.

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