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TV's Paul Hollywood conveys his love of bread-making in this collection of fantastic recipes.
He reveals all the simple techniques you need to make this staple food and shows you that baking bread is far easier than you could possibly have imagined. 100 Great Breads features a wide range of recipes, from a basic brown and white loaf to savoury and sweet, Mediterranean, traditional and ancient breads.
Chapter 1: Quick Breads
Quick breads are a type of bread that is risen with a leavening agent such as baking powder or baking soda, instead of the traditional yeast. They are a quick and easy type of bread that can be made without the usual long rise times needed to produce a loaf of bread. Quick breads are usually sweet, and are available in a wide variety of flavors and textures.
One example of a popular quick bread is banana bread. It has a moist crumb, and a light sweet flavor. The main ingredients are bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, and salt. The bananas provide sweetness to the bread, as well as the distinctive banana flavor. All of the ingredients are combined together, and the batter is spread into a lightly greased baking pan. It is then baked in a preheated oven until it is golden brown on top and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once cooled, the banana bread can be enjoyed with a pat of butter, or it can be served as an afternoon snack. It is also an excellent addition to school lunches, or to serve at a brunch alongside a stack of slices of toast.
Chapter 2: Yeast Breads
Yeast breads are a type of bread that rise with the help of yeast. It is a more time consuming process than making quick breads, but with practice it can be mastered to produce high quality loaves of bread.
One example of a yeast bread is a simple white sandwich loaf. This is a classic loaf, with a soft and moist inside, and a slightly crispy crust. The main ingredients are flour, yeast, salt, butter, sugar, and water. The flour and yeast are mixed together and left to rest to activate the yeast. Then the remaining ingredients are combined with the flour mixture, and the dough is kneaded until the gluten develops. The dough is then left to rise in a greased bowl until it has doubled in size. After that, it is punched down, and divided into two equally sized loaves. These two loaves are left to rise again before being baked in a preheated oven until golden brown.
When ready, this loaf can be enjoyed as a classic sandwich, or can be used for French toast or garlic bread.
Chapter 3: Biscuits & Dumplings
Biscuits and dumplings are a type of bread that is either formed into individual biscuits, or, for dumplings, dropped by the spoonful, making them ideal for soups and stews. They are usually made with a combination of flour, baking powder, salt, fat, and a liquid such as milk or water, and are very easy to make.
One example of a biscuit is a classic buttermilk biscuit. These light and fluffy biscuits are made with a combination of flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and buttermilk. All of the ingredients are whisked together to form a sticky dough. It is then placed on a lightly floured surface, and rolled out until it reaches a 1 inch thickness. Using a biscuit cutter, biscuits are then cut out and placed on a greased baking sheet. They are then cooked until golden brown in a preheated oven.
When ready, these warm from the oven buttermilk biscuits are excellent served as part of a southern style breakfast. They can also be enjoyed as an accompaniment to summertime soups and stews.
