3 Flour Bread Recipes

THREE-GRAIN BREAD

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

3 C BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the carrots, coconut, cherries, raisins and pecans. Pour into four greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

3 FLOUR BREAD

Steps:

• Combine sugar and warm water and then add dry yeast.
• Combine flours, salt in a big bowl.
• After the yeast has risen, about 10-15 minutes later, mix it with flours and also add olive oil.
• Let the dough rise twice.
• Divide the dough into 4 mini bread pieces and bake in a 400F oven.

GERMAN POTATO BREAD (KARTOFFELBROT)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Peel potatoes and cut into 6 pieces each. Cook in unsalted water until tender. Drain, reserving the water. Place the potatoes back over low heat for several minutes, shaking the pan to steam dry, or ausdampfen . Cool and mash or rice the potatoes.
• Dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of lukewarm potato water and proof for 10 minutes in a warm spot, or until bubbles form.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine mashed or riced potatoes , oil, and proofed yeast until smooth. Add the flour and salt and mix with the paddle attachment for 3 minutes on low. Switch to the dough hook and knead for 11 minutes. It will look like it is not going to become bread dough at first; just be patient.
• Knead for a minute on a floured work surface, until dough is smooth and just slightly tacky. Place in an oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
• Heat oven to 450 F with a baking stone on the middle rack for 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking. Place an old baking pan on the bottom rack, ready for water to create steam.
• Shape dough into a boule, or round loaf, by flattening slightly, then pulling the edges together and pinching closed. Place the loaf, seam-side down, on a floured, cloth-lined bowl. Fold the edges of the cloth over the loaf and let rise for 20 to 30 more minutes.
• Unmold the bread onto a peel or the back of a cookie sheet dusted with cornmeal , seam-side up (seam-side down produces a smooth-topped loaf). Shove the loaf onto the baking stone in the oven and close the door, quickly.
• Bake for a total of 45 to 50 minutes, or until internal temperature is 190 F. Use steam in the first 5 minutes. Cool bread for 20 minutes or more before slicing.
• Enjoy!