On to the bread... I had copied this recipe down awhile ago so I went ahead and made a loaf of Whole Wheat Oat Bread. For the flour I used a mix of WW, WWW, and AP flour. I also needed more flour than called for, easily another 1/2c. As temperature, humidity, elevation can all play games with bread recipes, I went with my yeast experiences and added as much as needed so the dough was no longer sticky.
The result was a fantastic loaf of bread!! Maybe my best loaf yet ;-) Nice and moist, full of flavor it was fantastic on the side of a bowl of soup, or Winter Ratatouille w/Poached Egg.
I'm so behind with my blogging and reading (sorry!!), but I did happen to notice a Vita-Mix giveaway over at Jumbo Epanadas. Oh how I would rock this puppy out :) Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Scrumptious bread-baking!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your weekend!! :-)
The loaf is beautiful. You did a great job!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I love making bead- so easy and so much better/fresher than store bought!
ReplyDeleteWow Tff, that look really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove home made bread.
Cheers,
elra
Impressive. That bread looks beautiful. I'm into making my own bread and tortillas these days. I never knew it was so easy.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - I totally hope you win the Vita-Mix. Every food blogger needs one in their life!
ah! that looks gorgeous :) i love homemade bread :)
ReplyDeleteThat bread looks fantastic!! I need to make some bread...I've wanted to break in my Mixer's dough hook for a while now :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you liked Tremont 647!! That place is so good!!!
the break looks amazingly good!!! it's easy to make, it saves money and you enjoy making it! PERFECT :D
ReplyDeleteThat bread sounds good! I used this tutorial to get my 3 column format and then played with the margins a bit. Good luck!
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What great looking bread!!! YUM!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous looking bread! Just to show you where my head is at, I read the title and thought, "Why is she making Weight Watchers Oat Bread?" ha ha!
ReplyDeletePS I keep forgetting to mention: do you know that it's still "snowing" on your blog photos?
That is a gorgeous loaf of bread!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful loaf of bread!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgous loaf of bread - I love the oats on top! I'm lazy about baking bread, but I'm going to bookmark this one - you've inspired me :)
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, this winter ratatouille with poached egg is right up my alley. sounds totally amazing. and with some of this WW oat bread? holy yum!
ReplyDeletemmmmm your bread always looks soo tasty and fresh :). I could just eat bread all the time...love it.
ReplyDeleteWow! The oat bread looks terrific!
ReplyDeleteThese whole wheat breads you keep on baking look soooo good! I'm planning to make some cinnamon raisin in my bread machine this week - yep, I take the lazy route :)
ReplyDeleteWow, Shannon - this looks amazing! Absolutely gorgeous - seriously! And you can make that for less than 2.50, awesome!:)
ReplyDeleteThat bread looks amazing! I have the same attitude as you about most foods...if I can make it better and for less, why buy it?
ReplyDeletewow! what a lovely golden loaf of bread! I just want to stick a knife in it and cut out a huge hunk! I've tried bread-making, but they always come out a tad bit yeasty...
ReplyDeleteooo that would make the perfect bread bowl for clam chowder!
ReplyDeleteThe loaf is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYes, cc w/ jam is good. Regular CC can be so boring. Need to work on adding flax to my oatmeal!
I am awe of how beautiful your loaf of bread is!! You're a baking genius!
ReplyDelete(I also completely agree with you about baking bread instead of buying a loaf... I've been baking bread more and more these days... Such a fun way to economize, too! :-)
Very tasty! Hope you had a fantastic weekend!
ReplyDeleteHomemade bread is the best, isn't it? Yours looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic! Buying bread is so expensive, but making it is time consuming. *Sigh*
ReplyDeleteThat looks totally professional! When my mom used to bake bread like that I'd hollow it out and get in may-juh trouble! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're behind on blogging/reading. It means you took time for life! Yeah girl yeah!
OOh, I'm so jealous! I have been wanting to make a nice whole wheat bread. I have a bread machine and it just sits there week after week.
ReplyDeleteWell anyway it looks gorgeous!
I will only visit your blog now, when I'm not hungry. Seriously...I am putting on my jacket and heading out to the grocery store.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing as good as freshly baked bread. I need to develop some bread baking "skills"...I have never even made an attempt at it.
Your bread looks perfectly delicious!!! : )
ReplyDeleteWHOOOOOA! that loaf of bread is so professional!
ReplyDeletewhen are you opening your own restaurant? i know you're busy with academia but i think it would be a great idea :D
have a wonderful day!
Awesome bread! Do you have a mixer or do you knead by hand?
ReplyDeleteRusty- it's not too difficult, you get the hang of it after a loaf or two. Luckily it's cheap to "mess up" :)
ReplyDeleteFitnessista- haha, I like to cook for guests, but doubt I'd be in for the stress of a restaurant. Maybe a b&b someday! Let me know when you're coming to Boston :)
Hangry- I've used both, but i'm trying to use my mixer since I have one!
I am so jealous of your amazing bread baking abilities- that looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI bet this made your house smell wonderful. Nothin beats the smell of fresh bread.
ReplyDeleteI think your bread looks better than bread from the store!
ReplyDeleteBaking your own bread is always fun and it fills your place with an amazing aroma!
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