Bread On The Go

 

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If 2020 taught us anything, it is that we should not get so reliant on convenience. Things can change in an instant. When things were flying off the shelf, I went back to the basics. Making homemade bread. I've made bread for years, and I knew exactly what to do. Sadly, a lot of people did not, and they were determined to learn because it started becoming essential for survival and a necessity. Some people got frustrated and gave up, some dropped it altogether once the pandemic was over and things were back to normal. 

Some people were intimidated by learning new things in a stressful situation and under pressure, especially when their families depended on them. 

If you were and are one who really wants to learn to make your own homemade bread, let me assure you right now that making homemade bread is not complicated. There are a few things that you need to know and understand, but it is not complicated. First is the ingredients that work together to make a loaf of bread. Recipes can be as simple as flour, water, salt, and yeast. Then, simple recipes that add a fat like oil or butter. Then, recipes that include a sweetener like honey or sugar. They are all basic ingredients that you probably already have on hand. You put these together with a little knowledge, and you have a nutritious bread on the table by supper time. In the video below, I will explain the simple basics of breadmaking and how things like temperature in your home, humidity in the air, and altitude can make a difference in bread making. Don't be alarmed now that I have added more information. Some of these clues do hold an important aspect of how dough works and should feel. With these basics, you will learn to eyeball your dough and feel it to get acquainted with how dough should look and feel. When you put these concepts into practice, you will get more practice and become a pro. You can watch this video below to help you get started. Be sure to have a pen and a piece of paper handy. 

Once you have the basics down, you can start practicing and make wonderful-looking things like this:

These breads were made away from our home while on a work trip. No big Kitchen Aid stand mixer with a dough hook, like in my kitchen. No kneading, because my hands and arms will not allow me to (thanks to autoimmune disease). I applied simple knowledge. Some of these were even made in a hotel room in an air fryer. Some were made in a regular kitchen and oven in houses we were able to rent while on a work trip. (I love those better than hotels anyday). 

Just look at some of these. Sandwich loaves and hamburger buns that I put to use making meals with. 

Sloppy Joe Sliders:

Garlic and Cheese Bread:

Grilled Cheese:

I even get creative sometimes and add inclusions like cheese and peppers. 

Oh, and I really play around with french loaves, baguettes, and challah (braided bread)

 

Here is the best part: homemade mini loaves of bread in my air fryer that I can still pair with a meal, or find so many ways to use them. 

Garlic toast for Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Bruchetta: 

They are just too stinking cute. 

Look at the crumb and texture. 

Pillowy soft and squishy. 

I have a love relationship with bread. 

You had me at bread. Jesus said, " I am the bread of life". I believe him. Bread is not made the way it used to be. Too many things are being added to our bread on the shelves today. The preservatives are what are harmful, not the bread itself. 

When I say making homemade bread is not complicated, I sincerely mean it. If I can do this away from home or even in a hotel in an air fryer, you can too. 

In these two videos, I will talk you through and demonstrate how I accomplish making "bread on the go". One video is a slide show, but I still hit the highlights you need to know. The second is a visual demonstration. I hope you enjoy watching both of them. 

If you give making your own bread a whirl, I would love for you to tell me how it turns out for you. Be sure to come back to this post and let me know. 

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Have a Blessed Day

Tracy 

Keeper of the Home