This is my very first attempt at bread making.. just a basic wholemeal loaf with some honey in it... its just slightly undercooked, so I'll use it for toast, but all in all I'm rather pleased with it 🙂

#baking #bread #cooking

@JustJenny Good for you!

@JustJenny Well done. It really is hard to tell when bread is done. I use a digital thermometer to take the internal temperature. I usually check when it’s had about %90 of the baking time. https://breadopedia.com/baked-bread-internal-temperature

@JustJenny Looks good!

@evoterra I just followed the recipe that was written on the packet of flour I bought 😂 I think this one looks better than it tastes actually, but it's not awful lol

@SinclairLewis ooh that's a good tip! Thank you!

@colo_lee thank you! 😊

@JustJenny that looks really really good! After a few loads you’ll know your oven and go-to recipe better - including the exact time it needs.

Someone else already suggested a thermometer. Seconding this. It has really helped me with cakes and my favourite: Japanese milk buns.
Brown cinnamon sugar crust and still moist and squishy inside if they come out at 180-190F

@JustJenny it looks great! Well done!

@JustJenny @SinclairLewis yup, I also take the internal temp to test for doneness. It's the most reliable way.

@Laurie thank you 😊

@Laurie @JustJenny I used to over bake bread and under bake Chelsea Buns, but no more!! It really takes the stress and guess work out of something one has spent a long time making.

@SinclairLewis @JustJenny yup, absolutely. I also take temps of cakes. It's better.

@SinclairLewis Chelsea buns! Now that's something I haven't eaten in ages... off to look at recipes and to buy a digital thermometer. Thank you and to everyone offering helpful advice and encouragement... I love you all! 😁

@JustJenny These two books changed everything for me, bread wise. I use the brioche recipe from the Celebration one for fool proof Chelsea Buns. The recipes are all no fuss, no knead, long rise in fridge and bake whenever the mood strikes. #bread #baking #easypeasy