Unless...
UNLESS...
You haven't made it because you don't have a KitchenAid Mixer.
I don't blame you.
Granny Bread is wonderful, but there are two problems with it. The first problem is that you're more or less in a pickle if you don't have a mixer. The second problem is that it takes a good chunk of time to make it. Thankfully, I DO have a mixer, and am therefore NOT in a pickle. But one thing I've been running short on lately is time. And so another thing we've been running short on is BREAD.
So I decided to experiment today.
I decided to try making a no-knead, healthy, fast, and easy sandwich bread. Yes, you read that right. No-knead. No need to knead.
I'm currently in the midst of this experiment, but I've got a feeling. (Woo, hoo.)
I think it's going to be good. Let me show you what I've done so far.
Five cups of white bread flour. You know, for the gluten, people.
Gee.
With the grains, I mean. Brian, be quiet!
I added three because I started out with SIX cups of flour. This basic bread recipe calls for half as much water as flour, and I figured the extra grains (flax, germ, bran, etc.) that I'd added would add a little bit more stiffness, so I didn't compensate for them by adding more water.
If that made sense to you, run with it. If not, ignore! You'll be fine, either way.
I don't know if this is in the right spot or not, but OMGosh (that part was for you), nice birthday note for B! Happy Birthday Brian!!!!! Your wife sure loves you!!!
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