Cooking Exceptionally With Gin Lee

Home-Style Country Butter Bread The bread dough can be made in a bread machine if you're pressed for time, and it can be baked in it as well. However, I am making it by hand because it's just so much fun to prepare. It gives me a sense of accomplishment knowing that my bread is truly handmade. Ingredients: 1 cup of warm water 1 1/2 teaspoons of dry instant yeast 3 tablespoons of Splenda or sugar 2 tablespoons of melted butter, cooled plus about 3 tablespoons extra for brushing over the dough, greasing the bowl and bread pan 1 egg 3/4 teaspoon of seasoning salt 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour Instructions: Mix 1 cup of warm water with 1 1/2 teaspoons of active yeast. Allow the yeast to bloom for 5 minutes. Now, add 3 tablespoons of Splenda or sugar, 2 tablespoons of cooled melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix well. Then add 3/4 teaspoon of seasoning salt and 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour. Begin mixing the dough with a spatula. Once the dough becomes shaggy, use your hands to bring it...

Stove-top skillet bread This is a perfect bread recipe if you don't have an oven or if you don't want to heat up your house while it's baking in the oven. The skillet bread is meant to be cooked on a stovetop burner, but it can also be cooked during the winter on top of a wood stove, and it can also be made over a campfire in a Dutch oven or a cast-iron skillet. Have you ever been in a jam where your oven quit working or you have a gas-heated oven but ran out of fuel? It's been a while since that's happened to me, but it has happened, and nothing is more stressful than not being able to cook the things that you want when you want them. So, today, I thought I would share how I make yummy stovetop bread, just in case you're experiencing one of those types of predicaments. Ingredients: 1-1/2 to 2 cups of water 3 cups of self-rising flour 1 tablespoon of Splenda or sugar 1 teaspoon of seasoning salt (I used homemade) Canola oil for the skillet and to brush over the ...

Why Make Artisan Bread? A Deep Dive into the Craft followed by an Artisan Bread Recipe The allure of artisan bread extends far beyond its rustic appearance and delectable crust. It represents a conscious choice to engage with a time-honored craft, a departure from the mass-produced and often bland loaves that dominate supermarket shelves. For those who venture into the world of artisan baking, the rewards are manifold, encompassing sensory pleasure, a connection to tradition, and a profound sense of accomplishment. At its core, artisan bread is defined by its quality ingredients and meticulous process. Unlike commercially produced bread, which often relies on additives, dough conditioners, and rapid fermentation, artisan bread typically features a short ingredient list: flour, water, salt, and yeast (or a sourdough starter). This simplicity allows the inherent flavors of the grain to shine through, creating a complexity that is both subtle and deeply satisfying. The extended fermentati...