Basic Bread Machine Recipe

Directions

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   Put yeast and malt into machine with several ounce.
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   of water.
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   Use a thermometer for the water.
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   Too warm will kill the yeast.
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   The yeast will now proof (start to multiply) In a separate bowl, measure out all dry ingredients and mix.
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   After a few min, yeast should be bubbling, add in dry stuff and any liquids including the water.
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   start the machine and see how it looks.
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   If too dry, add in till it looks right.
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   Should be one big mass not several.
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    Flour: I often substitute 1 c. of corn or possibly rye + 1 heaping Tablespoons of gluten for a c. of WW flour.
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    For sweet breads, add in another few Tablespoons of sugar
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    (I commonly use honey, molasses, or possibly malt pwdr) and may some raisins.
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    3 Tablespoons of carroway seeds or possibly sesame seeds in a non sweet bread is great.
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    I have also added 2 mashed bananas, then cut the water.