I've been trying to make bread for many years. Moved from Calgary to Florida 20+ years ago. Every time i tried it goes straight to the garbage can. I thought maybe it's the flour here, maybe the water, maybe the non existant altitude because my pie crust was never as good here than it was in Calgary. Now that i'm retired, i decided that i was going to keep trying making bread until i get it right. Tried many videos without success but i wouldn't give up. Then i watched yours. It was so simple that i just had to give it a try. I could not believe it! I finally made a delicious loaf of bread. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Cant wait to check out your other recipes. ❤
When I started my bread making quest, I first found your video and made my first bread following your instructions. It came out great; but I somehow felt that I needed/decided to continue looking at other videos for more "tips". Now after 3 weeks and much experimentation and confusion from those other videos, I've come back to your video in one fell swoop. I don't need complication and confusion, I just want to bake a loaf of bread; And your video teaches me that... Thanks
Followed your recipe… I was so nervous about how it would turn out (was my first time making bread)! After it came out of the oven I added a whole egg wash ontop of loaf (made the crust like a crunchy French bred) it was delicious with home made butter 🧈 Thank you 🙏🏻☺️🥰🥰made 2 🍞
I love these stories, it makes me so happy that people are giving it a shot and finding it fun or delicious. I use egg wash when I make buns or a thinner loaf, gets you that good golden crust for sure.
After owning a kitchen aid mixer for years, I just ordered a dough hook so I could make your bread. You made this look easy and I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for your video.
It makes us both so happy whenever we hear stories like this. Thank you for sharing!!! My goal was to have one person watch one of my videos and enjoy it, so I am super enthused with everybody that likes them.
What a great video, really easy to follow and my loaf came out and tasted great. Rolled mine a bit thinner than yours as couldn't tell what thickness you used. Thank you.
Loved this video!! I followed it with great results. Perfect portion for the single person. I added some nutmeg to mine (just because 🤷🏼♂️) your chili looked amazing as well! Thanks!
@@SeanandAlexis I made this bread today and it turned out beautifully, and the flavour was just as a decent loaf should taste like. So many thanks again and your recipe will now be my permanent go to. Perfect!😁👍🏴🇬🇧
Ahh he's going to love it! This recipe doubles very easily (just multiply everything by 2) so I'm known for bringing fresh bread to dinner parties when we're allowed to have them
This is by far the best recipe to make bread in an oven but I have a question. I am planning to spend a lot of time in an rv in the next months where I will not have an oven. I would like to continue making your bread. I have a bread maker. Tried the recipe but the bottom was light and airy but the top heavy and flat. I dissolved the yeast in warm water and sugar first. I think that it is where I went wrong. Also, when I checked in the window it looked wetter than it should. Do you think I should reduce the water a bit or let the machine take care of the yeast? I would like to keep using your recipe. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
I would try it by letting the bread maker take care of the yeast, they have a bit of a process to them. I wish I still had mine!!!! Now I want to test the recipe in a bread maker too!
This might be a dumb question but could I bake this is 2 loaf pans? I want to make this more of a loaf shape. I love this recipe and so does my family! Thank you for such great easy instructions!
@@SeanandAlexis thank you sooo much! I’m a beginner and this recipe has not failed me yet! Thank you again! I’ve got a French loaf proofing as we speak! Happy (late) Holidays! 😊
I've started adding flavours to experiment! Best results come after the first proofing period, I'll roll out the dough and sprinkle on my flavouring then fold in half and roll again before rolling it up into the loaf shape. Works out well, i've even added chopped green onion,bacon, and cheddar with great results!
Are your cups American cup which is 237 ml, or the rest of the world cup which is 250 ml? It makes a big difference for bread hydration. Thats why bakers use grams and not cups. They Weight everything this way you don’t need to had a bit of water or flower.
For better accuracy weigh your ingredients in grams. It would be great if cup users also included the gram weight. That way they would get more subscribers and more hits on their channel.
It can burst the bread and crack it, the scoring releases steam for you. I do add spices and things occasionally, usually when I'm kneading. Sometimes it doesn't rise as well for me so I'm still figuring that part out.
Covering it while raising can prevent the crust from drying out for you! How hard did it get? I've had crunchy crust but not overly hard, unless I cut into it a few days later
@@SeanandAlexis yes I do always cover my bread when rising. The crust was very hard. Maybe instant yeast did not work well for me. I used to make bread all the time and never had problems with it, it’s been a few years since I made bread,first time few times I have ever made it with a stand mixer. Maybe I am over kneeding it with my mixer? Thanks
To be more specific I use Fleischmanns traditional active dry yeast. Most dried yeast in the store is of either traditional or quickrise/bread maker variety.
@@SeanandAlexis Where i come from the term Traditional isnt used. Its Active, Instant, and some brands do a Surebake. Sometimes takes a bit of figuring out which one is the equivalent.
It will work but be riched and sweeter, less crisp to the crust. More like sandwich bread! Make sure the milk is not cold when you add the yeast to it.
I swear that instant yeast doesn't have any flavor compared to dry active. I made two loaves with it and while they both puffed up nicely, neither had that delicious yeasty flavor we all look for in bread.
That's why we buy the traditional yeast too. I won't use quick rise or bread maker versions, they really don't develop flavour well. Currently have one of those blocks of dry active in my fridge too! I bake enough it's worth keeping on hand
I've been trying to make bread for many years. Moved from Calgary to Florida 20+ years ago. Every time i tried it goes straight to the garbage can. I thought maybe it's the flour here, maybe the water, maybe the non existant altitude because my pie crust was never as good here than it was in Calgary. Now that i'm retired, i decided that i was going to keep trying making bread until i get it right. Tried many videos without success but i wouldn't give up. Then i watched yours. It was so simple that i just had to give it a try. I could not believe it! I finally made a delicious loaf of bread. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Cant wait to check out your other recipes. ❤
When I started my bread making quest, I first found your video and made my first bread following
your instructions. It came out great; but I somehow felt that I needed/decided to continue looking at other videos for more "tips". Now after 3 weeks and much experimentation and confusion from those other videos, I've come back to your video in one fell swoop. I don't need complication and confusion, I just want to bake a loaf of bread; And your video teaches me that... Thanks
Thank you! This means a lot to me. I still make this bread as my regular loaf too
I just made your bread! It’s so good!!!Thank you so much for the super tip of using the silpat mat instead of adding more flour! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!! I still make it every weekend. Came up with a rye bread version too that I'm probably going to film tomorrow!
Followed your recipe… I was so nervous about how it would turn out (was my first time making bread)! After it came out of the oven I added a whole egg wash ontop of loaf (made the crust like a crunchy French bred) it was delicious with home made butter 🧈 Thank you 🙏🏻☺️🥰🥰made 2 🍞
I love these stories, it makes me so happy that people are giving it a shot and finding it fun or delicious.
I use egg wash when I make buns or a thinner loaf, gets you that good golden crust for sure.
Thanks, tried your recipe tonight, came out great. The true test for me will be the left overs, I'll update in a day or 2.
After owning a kitchen aid mixer for years, I just ordered a dough hook so I could make your bread. You made this look easy and I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for your video.
It makes us both so happy whenever we hear stories like this. Thank you for sharing!!! My goal was to have one person watch one of my videos and enjoy it, so I am super enthused with everybody that likes them.
That loaf and the chili look delicious!!
Thank you! It's still my go to bread recipe too!!
Thank you for the video. I received a Kitchen Aid mixer for Christmas and plan on making bread.
The mixer definitely speeds things up. Good luck!! I hope you enjoy it!
What a great video, really easy to follow and my loaf came out and tasted great. Rolled mine a bit thinner than yours as couldn't tell what thickness you used. Thank you.
I love the simplicity I am going to make it when my mixer comes thanks from far north Australia Cairns 🌴🌴🌴🌴🐊🐊🐊🦜🦜🐠🐠
Thank you!!! It's still the bread we bake every Sunday
I could just sit and watch the stand mixer all day
Good to know! I thought it was annoying and was trimming it from some videos. I love watching it work!
Loved this video!! I followed it with great results. Perfect portion for the single person. I added some nutmeg to mine (just because 🤷🏼♂️) your chili looked amazing as well! Thanks!
Goes good with garlic or old bay in it too!!
I love your no nonsense approach to making this loaf, so much so that I will try your recipe myself. Many thanks for your video. 👍🏴🇬🇧
Thank you! Let us know how it worked for you, its still my go to recipe!
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I will do. I’m going to make it tomorrow.
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I made this bread today and it turned out beautifully, and the flavour was just as a decent loaf should taste like. So many thanks again and your recipe will now be my permanent go to. Perfect!😁👍🏴🇬🇧
I'm glad it went well!!! Thank you!!
I tried your recipe and will let you know! Thank you as you did not make it so complicated.
What a beautiful loaf of bread! 💙Thank you so much for the wonderful video!
Great job! It’s beautiful! I’ll be making it tomorrow and plan to give the whole loaf to the young man who shovels the snow off my walk!!! 👍🏼
Ahh he's going to love it! This recipe doubles very easily (just multiply everything by 2) so I'm known for bringing fresh bread to dinner parties when we're allowed to have them
Hi Sean...it’s Jackie from Calgary. Your mom is here with me and let me know of your channel...happy to be a subscriber!
Amazing to hear from you!!! Thank you for watching
Thanks so much followed your recipe family loves it!!
You're welcome, i'm glad you liked it!!! Thank you for letting me know, and have a happy Halloween!
You need to show us the inside of the bread. Looks good.
It would be nice to see you slice it so people can see the inside....😢
This is by far the best recipe to make bread in an oven but I have a question. I am planning to spend a lot of time in an rv in the next months where I will not have an oven. I would like to continue making your bread. I have a bread maker. Tried the recipe but the bottom was light and airy but the top heavy and flat. I dissolved the yeast in warm water and sugar first. I think that it is where I went wrong. Also, when I checked in the window it looked wetter than it should. Do you think I should reduce the water a bit or let the machine take care of the yeast? I would like to keep using your recipe. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
I would try it by letting the bread maker take care of the yeast, they have a bit of a process to them. I wish I still had mine!!!! Now I want to test the recipe in a bread maker too!
Good job! Thank you! But would’ve loved to have seen the inside crumb.
Great video your bread looks delicious 👍
Thank you!!
So awesome, great job !
Thank you! Its still my go to recipe:D
Nice job. Easily understandable.
looks great, thanks for the video
It was fun to make! Thank you :)
This might be a dumb question but could I bake this is 2 loaf pans? I want to make this more of a loaf shape. I love this recipe and so does my family! Thank you for such great easy instructions!
Yes you can! 1 large loaf pan or 2 smaller ones works out well for me. I use this recipe for so many shapes because of how easy it is.
@@SeanandAlexis thank you sooo much! I’m a beginner and this recipe has not failed me yet! Thank you again! I’ve got a French loaf proofing as we speak! Happy (late) Holidays! 😊
Yummy
I’m trying this right now! So excited! Wondering if I could add some flavor like thyme or rosemary and at what point would I include it?
I've started adding flavours to experiment! Best results come after the first proofing period, I'll roll out the dough and sprinkle on my flavouring then fold in half and roll again before rolling it up into the loaf shape. Works out well, i've even added chopped green onion,bacon, and cheddar with great results!
I added nutmeg to mine!
Are your cups American cup which is 237 ml, or the rest of the world cup which is 250 ml? It makes a big difference for bread hydration. Thats why bakers use grams and not cups. They Weight everything this way you don’t need to had a bit of water or flower.
237ml. Canada ends up with American cookbooks all the time!
For better accuracy weigh your ingredients in grams. It would be great if cup users also included the gram weight. That way they would get more subscribers and more hits on their channel.
I've never had a scale in my kitchen, but it's something to think about. Grandma taught me with the cups, and I never looked outside of that!
I use cups and slide right on by any videos that don't use cups and teaspoons 😂
🇨🇦 I was surprised the oven temp at 450, I have only used myself 350 and seen bread done at 350 on other channels. I am new at making bread though.
Depends on crust and style of bread you are going for! This recipe was based on a French or Italian style loaf.
What happens if you don’t score it?
It can burst the bread and crack it, the scoring releases steam for you. I do add spices and things occasionally, usually when I'm kneading. Sometimes it doesn't rise as well for me so I'm still figuring that part out.
Yummy!
Was the crust hard? Last time I made bread my crust was a little hard. I have no idea why. I used a stand mixer, all purpose flour, instant yeast.
Covering it while raising can prevent the crust from drying out for you! How hard did it get? I've had crunchy crust but not overly hard, unless I cut into it a few days later
@@SeanandAlexis yes I do always cover my bread when rising. The crust was very hard. Maybe instant yeast did not work well for me. I used to make bread all the time and never had problems with it, it’s been a few years since I made bread,first time few times I have ever made it with a stand mixer. Maybe I am over kneeding it with my mixer? Thanks
Over kneading or temperature of oven perhaps?
@@SeanandAlexis thank you for the help. Following directions did not help me this last time.
A baker's lame is a worthwhile tool if you make a lot of bread.
What's that?
like a razor on a stick, for cutting slits in the top of the bread.
What is the brand and size of your mixer?
Kitchenaide professional 5
I keep forgetting to do a new video without the mixer too for people who don't have one!
I made your bread it turned out great .Sometimes I can’t hear what your saying could be the Mike is further away
We filmed this before I had a microphone. I'm glad I have one now:)
What sort opf yeast is he using? The scraping of the spoon on the metal bowl overrides what he's saying.
I use traditional bread yeast
@@SeanandAlexis Traditional? Please define that.
To be more specific I use Fleischmanns traditional active dry yeast. Most dried yeast in the store is of either traditional or quickrise/bread maker variety.
@@SeanandAlexis Where i come from the term Traditional isnt used. Its Active, Instant, and some brands do a Surebake. Sometimes takes a bit of figuring out which one is the equivalent.
Makes sense! I would go with active. I packet or 1 tablespoon. Instant works too, just doesn't have as much flavour. Never heard of surebake though!
can I use milk instead of water. what is the dif to a milk loaf please.
It will work but be riched and sweeter, less crisp to the crust. More like sandwich bread! Make sure the milk is not cold when you add the yeast to it.
So you dont use strong flour, Is all purpose flour plain flour?
Yes AP flour is kind of the standard go to one around here. I don't keep the other flours on hand mostly because of space issues.
Confirmed, plain flour and AP flour are the same. They have different names in different places apparently!
Can I use 00 flour and if so, might it change the loaf into something 'crisper"?
What is the size of your mixer
I have the 5 quart version
What kind of flour did you use? All purpose or bread flour?
All purpose! Keeps it easier for me, I use it for everything as I have minimal storage space
Thank you for responding after all this time! I’ll give it a try
@@blakstar64 of course!!! I'm proud of my bread:D
How many cups of flour does your recipe call for?
3.5cups of flour to 1.25 cups of water
Can I bake this in a loaf pan?
Yup! We do it that way when we want sandwiches for our lunches. Don't forget to grease the pan though!
@@SeanandAlexis Thanks!
No steam needed?
It makes for a crispier crust but is optional. I have leaned towards not recently, as we have been making the recipe in a loaf pan for sandwiches.
@@SeanandAlexis so for more traditional French you steam? Good to know!
Thanks for posting a video of how you make the bread, instead of just posting the recipe text (like some other videos that I've come across).
Thanks!! I'm glad you liked it.
They are Canadian- English French
Finally a recipe that makes ONE loaf.
(I never understood the point of baking FRESH bread only to leave a loaf to get stale for the next day. Yuck!)
Right?? Best I get out of fresh bread is a few days, and I'd rather make more later on than have it stale.
Cut it open please. Car salseman without opening the hood. cheers looked good.
hah definitely would if I redid this recipe! Should probably show it again without using my mixer too.
So delicious the bread looks.. 🎩
😁
👕👍Great!
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Thank you!
You mean *kneading* bread using a stand mixer?
That's one of the steps involved for sure!
I swear that instant yeast doesn't have any flavor compared to dry active. I made two loaves with it and while they both puffed up nicely, neither had that delicious yeasty flavor we all look for in bread.
That's why we buy the traditional yeast too. I won't use quick rise or bread maker versions, they really don't develop flavour well. Currently have one of those blocks of dry active in my fridge too! I bake enough it's worth keeping on hand