[Blindtlk] bread!

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jeanette Fortin<mailto:jeanette at fortin-home.com> 
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  Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 3:41 PM
  Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] bread!


  i used to make bread all the time without a machine, but i have to say i am 
  spoiled to mine, i have had it  for over 16 years and just use it to mix the 
  dough then i bake in the oven, hate to think of going back to doing it by 
  hand but i can, jeanette
  p.s. thanks to yall for sharing your bread recipes.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net<mailto:julielj at windstream.net>>
  To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org<mailto:blindtlk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 1:32 PM
  Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] bread!


  > Tom,
  >
  > You can totally make bread!  It isn't difficult and you don't need a bread 
  > machine or any fancy equipment at all.
  >
  > I really like this recipe for a very basic white bread:
  > http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/amish-white-bread/Detail.aspx<http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/amish-white-bread/Detail.aspx>
  >
  > Basically with bread you are going to mix yeast, warm water and sugar 
  > together, let that sit for a few minutes until it gets foamy.  Then the 
  > rest of the ingredients get added.  It will get very tough to stir so I 
  > usually add the last bit of flour as I knead it.  After everything is 
  > mixed you'll knead the bread until it gets to a smooth and elastic 
  > consistency.  This will vary from recipe to recipe, ten minutes is about 
  > what it takes for the above recipe for me.  To knead you are basically 
  > folding and pressing. Press firmly with the heels of your hands, down and 
  > forward, a few times when the bread squishes out into a long shape, fold 
  > it in half and turn it 90 degrees and continue to press and fold until 
  > your arms get sore or the bread reaches the right consistency.  Then put 
  > the dough into a very lightly oiled bowl, cover and let it sit in a warm 
  > place until it's doubled.  Or when it flops over the edges of the bowl 
  > because you forgot it, like I do. *smile*  Knead a bit more, but not as 
  > much as the first go.  Shape the dough into the desired shapes, place in 
  > an oiled pan, let rise awhile and bake.
  >
  > As a blind person bread is one of the easier things to make or at least 
  > that has been my experience.  It did take some practice to know how long 
  > to let the yeast foam and how long to knead, but those are things you'll 
  > figure out with practice.
  >
  > Best of luck!
  > Julie
  >
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > From: "Tom" <tom.cramer1 at gmail.com<mailto:tom.cramer1 at gmail.com>>
  > To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org<mailto:blindtlk at nfbnet.org>>
  > Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:48 AM
  > Subject: [Blindtlk] bread!
  >
  >
  >> Hi everyone,
  >>
  >> You might remember I posted earlier this summer about me wanting to learn 
  >> about grilling on a little grill I bought.  I am totally blind and was 
  >> never really one who cooked or did too much in the kitchen as a kid. 
  >> Being a late teenager now I am wanting to do more now that I'm not so 
  >> afraid or leery about trying things.
  >> I've convinced my parents to let me do a lot more.
  >>
  >> And, when they're away out of town I am able to fend for myself a lot 
  >> better.
  >>
  >> So, here's my question.  I love good bread and wonder how easy it would 
  >> be to make simple bread.  I know we don't have any sort of bread machine 
  >> though and know I probably need one.  What do you suggest?
  >> Is it hard to make bread or would it be possible for me to do it?
  >> Can one make bread without a machine, and if so, what do you do to mix 
  >> the ingredients?
  >> Could I have some recipes to try or easy ones to try?
  >>
  >>
  >> Tom
  >>
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