Homemade Breadmaker Mix
13 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk -- instant
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir together to distribute
evenly. Divide and package in quantities of 2 1/4 cups (for use in a
1 pound bread maker) or 3 1/3 cups (for use in larger capacity
machines). Seal well and label with date and contents. Store in a
cool, dry place.
Use within 6 months.
Makes about 14 cups of Breadmaker Mix. Yield: Six
2 1/4 cup packages or four 3 1/3 cup packages.
1 lb Loaf:
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 1/4 cups breadmaker mix
1 tablespoon butter -- or vegetable oil
3/4 cup warm water 1 1/2 lb Loaf:
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 1/3 cups breadmaker mix
1 1/2 tablespoons butter -- or vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups warm water
Add ingredients to the bread pan in the order recommended by the
manufacturer. Use Basic/White cycle, light crust setting.
Variations:
Cinnamon Raisin - To the basic recipe add 1/2 cup raisins and 1 1/2
teaspoons ground cinnamon. If desired, glaze with a powdered sugar
glaze while still warm.
French Bread - Eliminate butter or oil.
Sweet Bread (Sally Lunn type) - Add 1 tablespoon of sugar along with
dry ingredients. Bread 1 egg into measuring cup, then fill the cup
with water to the amount called for in the recipe.
Herb Bread - Add 1 1/2 teaspoons dry herbs (rosemary, basil, dill,
etc) with the dry ingredients. |