tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post5577556997316718691..comments2024-02-05T03:52:32.887-05:00Comments on Abundance on a Dime: The "Magic" Bread Solution - Refrigerator Bread DoughKaren McLaughlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07510602668460825298noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-8613887212584473762014-05-14T12:22:40.584-04:002014-05-14T12:22:40.584-04:00Brandy - yes, you can use instant potatoes if that...Brandy - yes, you can use instant potatoes if that's more convenient for you!Karen @ Abundance on a Dimehttp://abundanceonadime.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-73607963716940930042014-05-13T20:51:30.765-04:002014-05-13T20:51:30.765-04:00Can you use instant potatoesCan you use instant potatoesBrandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05724639827199866377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-74553890911393719222011-10-25T15:37:02.081-04:002011-10-25T15:37:02.081-04:00I'm so glad you found the bread recipe! I real...I'm so glad you found the bread recipe! I really don't know what I'd do without it :) If you haven't discovered this yet, clicking on the "refrigerator bread dough" label will give you a few other recipes I make with this dough - it's very versatile! We do have some Bob's Red Mill products here in Canada. I wouldn't have thought to use whole wheat pastry flour in bread dough. I wish we had King Arthur's White Wheat flour here, I'd love to use it in place of the regular white flour in this recipe.Karen @ Abundance on a Dimehttp://abundanceonadime.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-69688797777676156352011-10-24T19:48:05.313-04:002011-10-24T19:48:05.313-04:00p.s. it's 4:45 pm and my son (10) and I both j...p.s. it's 4:45 pm and my son (10) and I both just finished our 2nd pieces of bread and we've happily spoiled our dinners. ;-)Lilypadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-91962357240083709342011-10-24T19:43:40.677-04:002011-10-24T19:43:40.677-04:00I just baked my first two loaves of this recipe an...I just baked my first two loaves of this recipe and wow!! It's so light and fluffy and since I used Bob's Red Mill whole wheat pastry flour (from Oregon, I don't know if you have that in Canada), no one would ever know that it has whole wheat in it. It was very easy. ( I've only been baking yeast breads about 1-1/2 years so I don't consider myself an expert by any means.) I have been using The Frugal Girl's white sandwich bread recipe (substituting the whole wheat pastry flour for part of the white flour)and I have to say, I love yours much better. No offense to the awesome Frugal Girl, believe me! ;-) Thanks so much for posting this.<br />Your fan in Seattle, <br />LilypadLilypadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-76469917015343828652011-07-24T15:36:38.488-04:002011-07-24T15:36:38.488-04:00Hi Kari, sorry to take so long to reply, I've ...Hi Kari, sorry to take so long to reply, I've been out of town and just catching up on things in cyberspace. If I have leftover mashed potatoes from a meal (with milk and butter) I'll use those, but if not I just boil and mash plain potatoes (I usually make up a large quantity at once and freeze in 1 cup portions to use in this recipe). Either way works just fine!Karen McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510602668460825298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-83587822603555199252011-07-16T19:16:50.381-04:002011-07-16T19:16:50.381-04:00When I was reading through the recipe and comments...When I was reading through the recipe and comments I was envisioning mashed potatoes that included milk and butter, but maybe that isn't necessary. Do you simply boil potatoes, mash them up, and then put them in your dough?Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555438205788688076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-21744937952805231412011-04-10T13:33:41.884-04:002011-04-10T13:33:41.884-04:00I usually give it a light punch down, then knead i...I usually give it a light punch down, then knead it very briefly (just for a minute or so). I cover the bowl with plastic wrap - the top will dry out too much in the fridge with just a tea towel over it. I've found this dough to be very forgiving, so it's a good one for new bread bakers to try.Karen McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510602668460825298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-75487134233591690022011-04-09T13:11:26.958-04:002011-04-09T13:11:26.958-04:00After the initial rise in the fridge do I need to ...After the initial rise in the fridge do I need to do anything with the dough (like punch it down or anything)? Do I also need to tightly cover the bowl with the dough in it? I'm an amateur bread baker but want to do it regularly. Thank you for the help!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-88428297745924229502011-03-21T15:23:31.870-04:002011-03-21T15:23:31.870-04:00Karen I found a Whole wheat recipe that might just...Karen I found a Whole wheat recipe that might just work out well. I haven't had a chance to try it yet...got to go shopping first. <br /><br />It states: "It is tasty, and so light and fluffy, it could be store bought. And it’s a cinch to make"<br />http://chickensintheroad.com/farm-bell-recipes/100-whole-wheat-sandwich-bread/<br /><br />I figure its worth a try & thought perhaps you might like to try it tooL. Vilneffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-25595779790882006292011-03-21T10:49:17.206-04:002011-03-21T10:49:17.206-04:00I hear that Karen
Its not available here in Canada...I hear that Karen<br />Its not available here in Canada...sure wish it was. IF I ever find it, I'll let you know. <br />Thanks for the adviceL. Vilneffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-65604180991940683152011-03-16T11:29:00.249-04:002011-03-16T11:29:00.249-04:00My experience is that it's difficult to make a...My experience is that it's difficult to make a really good loaf of bread using entirely whole wheat flour, if you're using red wheat (the "normal" type of whole wheat flour). The texture gets too dry and dense for my liking. If you have access to hard white wheat flour, it can be substituted for the white flour in the recipe and give you a good quality whole wheat loaf. King Arthur sells white wheat flour in the US; it's not available where I live.Karen McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510602668460825298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-56016585158440218192011-03-16T09:32:26.049-04:002011-03-16T09:32:26.049-04:00I've noticed that your whole wheat bread isn&#...I've noticed that your whole wheat bread isn't 100% whole wheat...as you include almost half white flour as well. <br /><br />Do you have a 100% whole wheat recipe too ?L. Vilneffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-10173132822864966162011-02-12T02:02:46.952-05:002011-02-12T02:02:46.952-05:00Thanks Karen, I appreciate your response.
SharonThanks Karen, I appreciate your response. <br />SharonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479131905318896371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-40596225936516353422011-02-09T11:50:06.355-05:002011-02-09T11:50:06.355-05:00Sharon, yes, the potatoes are necessary when makin...Sharon, yes, the potatoes are necessary when making refrigerator dough. They help keep the dough moist while it's being stored in the fridge and also act as a food source for the yeast so the dough will rise properly.Karen McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510602668460825298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-50346035084863133732011-02-08T20:46:52.324-05:002011-02-08T20:46:52.324-05:00Does the recipe absolutely have to include the pot...Does the recipe absolutely have to include the potatoes?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479131905318896371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-87586215699710456882011-01-16T14:50:40.927-05:002011-01-16T14:50:40.927-05:00Thanks, I'm putting this on my "to try li...Thanks, I'm putting this on my "to try list"...which grows longer and longer everyday!Rachel (Diary of a Recovering Chocoholic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06815146212020631568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-60341956462717848572011-01-15T13:45:58.783-05:002011-01-15T13:45:58.783-05:00I freeze the mashed potatoes in 1 cup portions in ...I freeze the mashed potatoes in 1 cup portions in plastic freezer bags or reusable plastic storage containers. They will keep in the freezer for at least 2-3 months, probably longer but I usually go through them by then :) The night before I'm going to make bread, I take out a portion of potatoes to thaw overnight in the fridge (you could also thaw them in the microwave, we just don't have one!)To freeze the dough, divide it into 3 equal portions after kneading and package in zip-top freezer bags, squeezing as much air out as possible. Put them in the freezer right away so they don't start rising. I would take it out of the freezer and put it in the fridge at least 24 hrs before you're going to bake it, so it can thaw and complete its first rise in the refrigerator. I don't often freeze dough as we go through it so fast around here I don't need to! Most sources say 1-3 months is the maximum length of time you should freeze yeast dough; more info here: <br />http://www.baking911.com/howto/freeze.htm<br /><br />If you have the freezer space, I think it's actually easier to bake the loaves and then freeze them, rather than freezing the dough.Karen McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510602668460825298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-51579368998935384632011-01-15T12:56:50.861-05:002011-01-15T12:56:50.861-05:00What's the best way to freeze the potatoes? Al...What's the best way to freeze the potatoes? Also, what's the best way to freeze the dough and for how long can it be frozen?Rachel (Diary of a Recovering Chocoholic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06815146212020631568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-81968910413881326192010-06-03T21:52:07.412-04:002010-06-03T21:52:07.412-04:00Angela, I rarely have leftover mashed potatoes fro...Angela, I rarely have leftover mashed potatoes from a meal either, as they're very popular here, too! I will cook up a whole pot of potatoes specifically to mash and freeze in 1 cup portions for bread dough. Then, I just take a container out and put it in the fridge the day before I plan to make a batch of dough.Karen McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510602668460825298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-54985351760447455992010-06-03T13:39:05.267-04:002010-06-03T13:39:05.267-04:00Thanks so much! This sounds great- I love the vers...Thanks so much! This sounds great- I love the versatility. The hardest part for me will be setting aside a cup of mashed potatoes- they're my husband's favorite and there are never leftovers. Ha!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16599239118658166008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-23110371573564223642010-03-23T10:37:30.485-04:002010-03-23T10:37:30.485-04:00Hi Leslie! You don't need to bake all 3 loaves...Hi Leslie! You don't need to bake all 3 loaves at once, since the dough will keep for up to a week in the fridge (I think I'll go edit the recipe to make that clearer). You could make up the dough the night before you want to bake the first loaf, let it rise overnight in the fridge, make the first loaf the next day, another one 2-3 days later, and the final one 2-3 days after that. You can also freeze the dough in one-loaf portions if you want to keep it for longer than that. Just thaw a portion out a day or two before you're going to use it!Karen McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510602668460825298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557006566187232.post-16776138434208021292010-03-22T20:50:02.184-04:002010-03-22T20:50:02.184-04:00This sounds great!! I have yet to have good luck ...This sounds great!! I have yet to have good luck with whole wheat bread. <br /><br />Unfortunately, I definitely can't eat 3 loaves of bread before they go dry. Any way you can scale the recipe down to just one loaf?lesliehttp://www.27andfrugal.comnoreply@blogger.com