First of all, I have to thank Jadyn for my Kitchenaid's new name--Nigella! I hadn't even though about Ms. Nigella Lawson when I was dreaming up names, but I do adore her and her sultry food-loving ways. When I sought out my husband's opinion, there was no question-- Nigella was the clear favorite.
I took Nigella out for her first spin this week and baked this gorgeous loaf of oatmeal bread. It's my first ever non-bread machine yeast loaf {aside from the 5-minute bread method, but I'm not really counting that}. I used Summer Harm's recipe, and while it is tasty, I'm hoping to find a version of whole wheat bread that doesn't use white flour. Does anyone have any winners? Here are my qualifiers: Whole wheat flour; suitable for sandwiches {since Mark eats a PBJ for lunch 95% of the time}; a squishy, soft crumb; and a nice crust.
The mixer made kneading the bread SO easy, and I think it's going to be a wonderful appliance to have. I'm a little scared to start venturing into cookie-making for fear that I won't be able to stop! :)
i love my kitchen aid. it does make bread making SO easy. i actually have some dough going in mine right now! (this one: http://www.marthastewart.com/336341/yeasted-chocolate-coffee-cake).
ReplyDeleteand in response to the comment on my blog. . . thanks for the compliment on the new header. I actually was partially inspired by some of the logos you had in your redesign post. even though i'm unsure about it, it's usually better for me just to get something up, because otherwise I'll stew over it for weeks and then never do anything.
I think Nigella is the perfect name! I borrowed my boyfriend's mom's kitchenaid last weekend to make cookies and pumpkin cheesecake. It's amazing. I told my boyfriend I need one. Then I saw a purple one on Pinterest and it was love at first sight.
ReplyDeleteI have (or I thought I did- can't find it now) a recipe for millet bread. It had tons of comments about how good it was. It was on my list to try this fall. Maybe you can find one you like online... and then tell me where it is!
ReplyDeletehttp://glutenfreemommy.com/baking-gluten-free-bread-millet-oatmeal-bread/
ReplyDeleteFound it! Ha! I need to veganize though.
Oh I love it that you chose to name her Nigella!
ReplyDeleteAnd that loaf look amazing! I look forward to seeing what else you make, I always enjoy your foodie posts!
@Frankie ~ Definitely a worthy investment! Put it on your Christmas list ;)
ReplyDelete@Stephanie ~ Thanks for the millet bread recipe! My mom is gluten free, so I'd love to experiment with GF breads.