As some of you know, I have recently been trying my hand at bread-making. I have used the mixer to blend the ingredients, but not to knead the bread. So today I decided to make some rolls for dinner and try machine kneading. It was easier on my hands, but I'm not sure of the results. I think I'll try one more time with bread, but I may continue the hard way.
I've tried rolls a couple of times and I'm not satisfied with the results. I make very good biscuits, so I may be wise to stick with what I know!
I really should have been cleaning the house. I do hate that job, I really do!
I think your rolls look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I've been trying breadmaking too. I have a recipe for rolls that worked for me. I'll find it and send it.
I don't have a mixer or anything so I have been only using my hands.
But I think that's the best part I like about making it. Although, with a sprained wrist, I haven't been making as much.
Sandra,
ReplyDeleteA good compromise is to mix and knead the dough in the mixer. When it looks good, take it out and hand knead for an additional 3-5 minutes. This is my method and it cuts down on the mess and you still get a well formed well kneaded loaf.
Hope you find a method that works. I made bread last night and just ate it for breakfast! Yum : )
I'd appreciate the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a good idea Ashley. I have very bad arthritis in my hands and shoulders, so 15-20 minutes of kneading is hard for me to do, but I wasn't satisfied with the mixer doing the job. Why didn't I think of this!
This is my Grandmother's recipe
ReplyDeleteNo-Knead Refridgerator Rolls
2 C warm water (110-115 degrees F)
2 pkgs active dry yeast
1/2 C sugar
2 tsp salt
6.5-7 C sifted flour
1 egg
1/4 C soft butter
In mixing bowl dissolve yeast in water.
Add sugar, salt and half the flour. Beat thoroughly 2 minutes.
Add egg, butter. Beat in gradually the rest of the flour until smooth. Knead slightly.
Cover with damp cloth; place in refridgerator. Punch down occasionally as dough rises.
About 2 hours before baking cut off amount needed and return rest of dough to refridgerator.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15-17 minutes.
Brush with melted butter when you take them out.
Okay, so this recipe makes A LOT of rolls. My grandma was feeding a family of 7. I have cut it in half successfully. Otherwise, the dough does keep in the refridgerator. When you take it out, it rises really fast - like I love lucy fast!
What is wrong with your rolls? I think they look beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteWere they too hard?
Yes, I think so. I can't get the texture I'm looking for. I'll try Jeni's recipe. I really shouldn't. I've put on so much weight I waddle. It's plain hell to get older. Not only does everything hurt, but the smell of food adds an additional pound. It's just not fair!
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