Tips to saving grocery money: Whole Wheat Bread

[thewheatguy]

@MrBillu1954 ~ It is not a waste of time for me, it is enjoyable to know the food is not garbage and I can pronounce all the REAL ingredients. Also, now baking it in the Sun Oven....so even less use of electric.

I think the understanding of the budget must be a global difference perspective.'Good Bread' here is loaded with junk. Real junk. And costs close to $4.00. Sorry no. I will respectfully disagree.

[allmusic85]

Can you please tell us the name of the products you are using for milling and kneading the bread! Tx!

[thewheatguy]

@allmusic85 ~ The bread machine used for the kneading is a Weston that I picked up at a thrift store for $8!

The mill is the NutriMill Grain Mill - we carry these on our website: millersgrainhouse (dot) com/store

[thewheatguy]

@SuperSexyBoiGod ~ This sounds like a hearty bread! Thanks for sharing!

[16hilltyKMS]

Does all that gluten make the bread tough, or not? Does it help it rise a lot better.?Also, could I add 1 1/2 teaspoons of yeast to make a fluffier bread?

[thewheatguy]

@16hilltyKMS ~ Hi!

No, not when using freshly milled whole wheat. The bran/fiber and oils help keep the consistency good. Gluten helps form the strands that the yeast bubbles get trapped in. So it does help it rise.

Some times too much yeast has the exact opposite effect and can make a loaf 'fall' or be too 'bumpy' and not nice and smooth (gluten helps with that too). So experiment. If the allotted amount of yeast is not doing the trick, the yeast could just be old.

Best Blessings!

Donna

[thewheatguy]

This sounds like a great variation! Gonna have to try some of those 'add ins'. Thanks for sharing!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[winterskyshadow35]

ok, I am going for it...I am going to try your free recipe from the newsletter! Wish me bread! by the way, are you planning a "show" on making tortillas? I would watch it!

[thewheatguy]

Great suggestions for more videos! I do make my own tortillas (flour and corn) from fresh milled grains....they taste so much better than store bought - and have less 'freaky' ingredients in them!

Hope you have BREAD!!! (o:

EnJOY the newsletter!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[thepuppywash]

Thank you, I made the bread for my very first time and it was very good, but i did not like the big loaf, so I am going to bake it in the oven. Thanks again for your response and your video's ....you have no Idea how much your videos have help me Denise

[thewheatguy]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words, Denise! I'm very pleased to have been able to help!

I too do NOT like the bread machine loaf size. That's why I just use the dough setting and shape the way I want for more 'real size' bread!

Let me know if you need any other helps!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[thepuppywash]

Hi. do you bake this at 200 for 18 min? and I am not sure what you meant about rising the bread, on the stove for 30 min tented OR in the oven while it's getting to 200....Thanks

[thewheatguy]

Hi!

Sorry for the confusion.

Ideal rise tem is 80degrees.

Choice #1: Tenting on the stove top to keep warm to rise for 30 mins. - OR-

Could rise inside an oven that was set to bake @ 200 for 1 minute (it doesn't GET to 200, just preheats to that time for one min) then turned OFF. Then loaf placed in to rise for 30 mins. Remove it to preheat oven to 350. Bake @ 350 for 18 mins.

Sure hope that helps clear it up!

Thanks for asking and helping clarify!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[Doughnutchef]

I agree, grinding fresh flour is a flavor bonanza,but i'd 10-6 the bread machine.

[thewheatguy]

Fresh milled is the way to go for sure!

The reason I use the B-machine is two fold: 1- to show it can be used with good ingredients, not just breadmachine box mix - and - 2 - time management.

There ARE those times that I need to knead though (o: and then yes, no machine matches the process!

Thanks for the comment!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[hawaii8087]

I have a mini kitchen. It has a oven and two burners. Just limited kitchen items to cook with.

I never had alfredo before, but for $1/person i would definitely give it a go!

Thanks Donna for the great videos. You are really doing a wonderful service!

[thewheatguy]

Believe it or not, I am getting to this video tomorrow - but - when it goes up depends on the editting time....so I didn't forget, sorry it's taking longer than I thought (we had a 'flood' in our dining room and it threw of my plans for a while!)

Look for it soon though!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[hawaii8087]

Wow what a science! You really know your stuff.

I haven't looked through too many of your videos but do you have any on simple meals - like for us college students?

I have been trying to save money without going the dreaded ramen noodle or beans and rice regiment! :)

Great videos

[thewheatguy]

Haha. Yep Ramen noodles can be scary! I will soon do a video on Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo that cost like a $1 a person (o:

Do you have only a hot plate (in a dorm) or a kitchen (oven, stove, fridge)? I have some really good cheap ideas for you.

Glad you subscribed. (o:

Best Blessings!

Donna

[pjammin00]

very nice. thanks!

[doctorcatsburger]

*****

[thewheatguy]

Thanks Laura.

It is so easy for me to get distracted I have to make up tricks to help!

Hey...if the kids want more bread - they can always help mill (o:

It's not as daunting as I thought it was starting out - so if you want some help - you can call me too!

Blessings!

Donna

[laurapowell45]

I like the counting backwards idea, I tend to lose count, especially with interuptions. I also like the idea of setting it on the stove with the tent, I have never seen it done that way.

I would probably bake more bread (like once day) if was as quick to make as yours. Ours is all by hand (even the mill is hand crank), so it takes us a lot longer. The kids are getting on me though because while I have made lots of good stuff with the wheat;I still have not made a loaf of bread with it

[thewheatguy]

Thank you so much! You are very kind!

[steelhorses2004]

You make it look so easy :)