Homemade bread is a delightful culinary experience that combines the joy of baking with the satisfaction of savoring fresh, warm bread straight from the oven. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, creating homemade bread with the assistance of a KitchenAid mixer can be a rewarding and fulfilling endeavor. With its powerful motor and diverse attachments, the KitchenAid mixer can help you effortlessly knead, mix, and shape your dough, taking the hassle out of the bread-making process and allowing you to focus on the creative and rewarding aspects of baking.
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HOMEMADE BREAD USING KITCHEN AID MIXER RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by lindaauman
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- The water (and heated milk mixture) should be lukewarm when added so it doesn't kill the yeast. A digital thermometer is your best friend at this stage, although not absolutely required. Since the liquids should be just above body temperature, they should feel just barely warm. I've been baking bread for decades, and I don't feel I really took control of the process until I started using a thermometer. I prefer unbleached all-purpose flour - usually King Arthur or Gold Medal - but use your favorite variety. Just make sure it is not self-rising. Combine the milk, sugar, salt, and butter in either a small saucepan or medium size microwaveable container. I use my 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup in the microwave. If using the stove top, heat over low heat until the butter melts and the salt and sugar dissolve. If using the microwave, heat on high for about 60 to 90 seconds. The butter will not be completely melted but there will be enough residual heat to complete the job while the liquid cools. Stir to finish dissolving the salt and sugar. Cool to lukewarm (about 105°F to 115°F). Warm the mixing bowl with a cup or two of hot tap water. Swirl it around a bit and then dump out. Dissolve the yeast in the 1 1/2 cups of warm water in the warmed bowl, whisking a bit with a fork or small whisk to help it along. Add the lukewarm milk mixture and 4 1/2 cups of the flour. Attach the bowl and the dough hook to the mixer, making sure you lock the head in place. Mix at the lowest speed (the first position the speed lever clicks to) for 2 minutes. Continue at this speed, adding the rest of the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough clings to the hook and clears the sides of the bowl. You might need to help it along once or twice by pushing the flour down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, but that's about it. Knead at this same speed for another 3 to 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It will be slightly sticky to touch. RISING AND SHAPING LOAVES Turn into a greased bowl (I use butter; use your preferred option). Turn (spin) the dough slightly to transfer some of the butter then flip over. Cover and let rise in a warm place free of drafts until doubled, about an hour. I use plastic wrap to cover the bowl, but tea towels are also popular. Avoid terry cloth towels as they tend to leave behind bits of lint on the dough. Punch down the dough and divide in half using a dough cutter or bench scraper. If you want to be really persnickety, you can use a digital kitchen scale to make sure you've divided the dough evenly. Lightly sprinkle your work surface with flour - you should need less than 1/4 cup total. Roll and shape each half into a rectangle about 9" x 14". Fold in thirds along the long edge, brushing off any excess flour. Roll tightly starting from a short end. Pinch the bottom seam and the ends, tucking them under and gently shaping into a loaf. Place each in a greased 8.5" x 4.5" x 2.5" loaf pan with the seam on the bottom. Cover and let rise in a warm spot away from drafts until doubled, about an hour. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes until a rich golden brown. Turn out from the pans right away and cool on wire racks. Tip: if you tap the bottom of each loaf it should sound hollow, signaling it is done. Notes About Ingredients and Equipment: I buy my yeast in bulk from King Arthur Flour. Try the SAF Red Instant Yeast. One packet of yeast equals 2 1/4" teaspoons. The best way to store it is in the freezer in an airtight container (they sell appropriate containers at King Arthur). It's good for several years if you don't use it up before then. But if your bread isn't rising very well and the yeast is more than 2 years old, get a new sup
BASIC WHITE BREAD (KITCHENAID)
I've tried to find this recipe on the web and can't find it. I use this for making bierocks. This is the KitchenAid basic white bread recipe.
Provided by Lindas Kitchen
Categories Breads
Time 2h
Yield 2 loaves or 12 bierocks
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine milk, sugar, salt, and butter in small saucepan. Heat over low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Cool to lukewarm.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed bowl. Add lukewarm milk mixture and 4 1/2 cups flour. Attach bowl and dough hook. Turn to speed 2 and mix 1 minute. Continuing on speed 2, add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough clings to hook and cleans side of bowl. Knead on speed 2 for 2 minutes longer, or until dough is smooth and elastic. Dough will be slightly sticky to the touch.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about an hour.
- Punch dough down and divide in half. Shape each half into a loaf and place in a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and cool on wire racks.
- When using for bierocks, after dough rises first time, cut dough in 12 pieces. roll each piece into a circle. Fill with hamburger cabbage filling ( I use recipe #50809).
- Spoon the filling in the middle of the circle then pinch the edges together and fold the ends in and place on greased baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse ground pepper and salt. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on rack.
KITCHENAID WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
I got this somewhere in the internet, these are great tasting healthy bread. I made them in rolls for less baking time Ü
Provided by fawn512
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 32m
Yield 3 small loaves
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine 4 cups flour, yeat, salt,dough enhancer.
- Combine water, oil, honey. Add to dry. Mix until well distributed. Rest for 15-20min til double.
- Add the rest of flour. Mix using mixer until it cleans the sides of bowl. Add flour if needed.
- Knead until soft and smooth. About 10-15min.
- On floured surface, shape in 3 (7 1/2" loaf) place in greased loaf. Cover, rise until double.
- Bake at 350 30-35 minutes. I made them in rolls, baked for around 15min.
HOMEMADE WHITE BREAD RECIPE USING A KITCHENAID MIXER RECIPE
Provided by Lalabee
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In your mixing bowl, stir 3 1/2 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt, shortening and yeast until well mixed. Turn mixer on low and slowly add warm water. Gradually increase the speed of the mixer until well mixed. Add flour one cup at a time (up to 7 cups of flour) until dough is no longer sticky and it is easy to handle. Dough should no longer stick to the sides of the bowl and it should not stick to the mixer attachment. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel and let rise in warm place until dough has doubled in size. Once it has risen, gently push into dough to deflate, gather it into a ball and divide the dough in half. Stretch the dough a few times and shape into a ball. Place each ball in a lightly greased bread pan and brush with olive oil on top. Cover with plastic wrap and kitchen towel and let rise in warm place.TIP: I typically start my oven and then place the dough near the vent on the stovetop. By the time the oven is heated up the dough has risen sufficiently. Preheat oven to 425°F. When dough has risen and oven is hot, place both loaves in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes until loaves are golden brown. Remove from oven, brush tops with melted butter, and allow to cool slightly. *Note: I store my loaves in large ziploc bags to keep them fresh but trust me, we eat them pretty quickly!
Tips:
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. This allows them to combine more evenly and creates a smoother dough.
- Use fresh yeast. Old yeast may not have enough active cultures to leaven the bread properly.
- Proof the yeast before using. This gives the yeast a chance to become active and bubbly, ensuring the bread will rise properly.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This helps develop the gluten in the flour, which gives the bread its structure.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This allows the yeast to produce carbon dioxide gas, which causes the dough to rise.
- Punch down the dough before shaping it. This helps distribute the gas and prevents the bread from becoming too dense.
- Bake the bread in a preheated oven. This helps create a crispy crust and a light and fluffy interior.
Conclusion:
With the aid of a stand mixer, baking homemade bread becomes a delightful and manageable experience. By following these tips and experimenting with various recipes, you can create a wide range of delicious, crusty, and flavorful breads that will impress your family and friends. Embrace the joy of baking and let the aroma of freshly baked bread fill your home with warmth and comfort.
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