Homemade Bread

I was reading over the Fuddrucker's bun recipe and it doesn't seem much different from most other bun recipes (except it makes a LOT... 6 cups of flour??? Yikes) The next time I make buns I'm going to shape them thinner to begin with. I have learned that the bread recipes that include milk are usually a fluffier end result. Also, a brushing of butter on the tops when they come out of the oven will keep them softer longer.

 

Oh, and when I went for my checkup yesterday, I have gained 4 pounds since February. Guess I'd better hang up my measuring cups for a while.

 

I believe milk added to any bread dough will make it softer, I say that because many years ago a very popular pizza place which had a unique soft crust, according to the owner it was being made with milk rather than water.

 

I take that as good news

 

John,
The photos of your breads and the Buns are incredible, you're an amazing bread maker.
Back in the late 90s I Made bread using a bread making machine I never did it by hand. I'd add the ingredients Set the machine for the time I want the bread done in the morning, we'd wake up to the smell of that delicious fresh bread. The machine came with a recipe book and one of the recipes was for honey bread which I'd occasionally bring to work, it was always a hit.

 

My daughter had a bakery/ Cafe which she had to close about 6 months ago due to covid she couldn't get help, she had one of those Hobart stand mixers, powerful machine.

 

This also applies to some people I know.

 

Yes.

 

I have a loaf of soft white bread proofing. Trying to keep it to one loaf a week. Also have some ripe bananas so I'll make a banana bread, too.

 

I have to say, "steamed" bread doesn't sound very appealing. Is it gummy? I like moist sweet breads but I also like a nice sturdy crust.