Shaping a sandwich loaf

[conviviumman]

Great video, thanks. How long did you let the loaves rise in the bread tins after shaping?

[jfrankmiller]

@conviviumman Typically an 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on how chilly the house is. Colder = longer.

[conviviumman]

@jfrankmiller Thanks, I just made a 100% whole wheat loaf and used your method to shape. I got the most oven rise ever.

[bluescommander]

Your daughter is adorable.

[sevadar31855]

Thank you very much. I can see you really know how to handle the dough. This is one area my bread making really needs improvement in....Thanks again.

[grammy533]

Fabulousvideo. Your commentary and the input of your sweet little girl are most enjoyable. I agree with the other viewer, your lovingkindness is so evident with your child. God bless as you teach her the basics of baking, etc.

Lorraine

[Becoming0ne]

What I love most about this clip is how your little girl is hovering and you don't get annoyed by it. Great Dad!

[holcombsv]

I love this video. Thank you. One question I have is what do you do to make 100% whole wheat sourdough??? I have found many recipes, but am still looking for something that works well for me.

[JMonkey71]

@holcombsv If you visit The Fresh Loaf, look in the handbook and then look at the recipes, you'll find the recipe I use most often.

[holcombsv]

@JMonkey71 Thank you! I will!!!!

[gardenwife]

This was very helpful. Do you use stretch and fold, or how do you develop your dough?

[JMonkey71]

@gardenwife I do both these days. If I'm going to be in the house, I'll usually do stretch and fold. But if I'm going to be away for whatever reason while it's rising, I'll just knead it the traditional way.

[gardenwife]

I can't get a good handle on stretch and fold. Some time, I hope to find someone who's good at the technique to show me first-hand. I watch the videos and try to follow the instructions, but it never rises well for me. The same recipes, done with my stand mixer kneading, rise just fine so I know it's me not doing the S&F right. LOL

[fetymann]

water in the oven...ok, I sure hope your oven is clean, I'm sure you like that old grease and burnt flavor in your bread. haha

[JMonkey71]

A serrated knife works even better. And, so long as you keep the water in the cast iron pan, there won't be any grease or burnt flavor, I promise.

And, yes, I do keep my oven clean!

[fetymann]

oh! I didn't hear you mention using a cast iron pan in the oven. I thought you just threw it in over the elements and bottom. That makes more sense!

[JMonkey71]

@fetymann Yeah, putting hot water directly on the hot element is a good way to break your oven. I've got friends who've had to buy a new element.

[fetymann]

Popsicle stick with a razor blade.... Ever heard of a sharp knife?

[mileynselenarock]

sooo fun making bread i am 10 yrs old and made it all by my self! yay me lol

[Aprilshowersss]

seriously? good for you!

[BzMamaTo5]

I'm grateful for this video! So far my rise looks pretty good, can't wait to see my finished product. One thing I learned - steaming the oven...I had never heard of that. Had to google for more info - again, can't wait to see my finished loaf. Thank you for posting the shaping video!!

[kaako86]

Great vid.  Very helpful and cute kid. :)

[fuzzylandia]

Great video but I agree that the kid is a distraction....

[kiheitek100]

Nice!! I like how the loaves shaped nicely in both pans (in the rising stage.

[beckypom]

Not how I do it, but my loaves always turn out undersized (and definitely not as pretty as yours), so I may have to try your way. Thanks! This was very useful.

[MrDjMixture]

it's really helpfull vid.. thanx for the vid

[wuzzlepuzzle]

Very helpful video, very annoying child.

[jfrankmiller]

Cranky, much?

[ChelleK]

Thanks for posting this. I never could make a decent loaf of bread and after watching this, I realized I was doing it totally wrong.

[jrldiver]

Thanks for showing what books can't demonstrate!

[gods2fight]

Thanks for the informative and useful video.

[heyjenb]

Thanks for this, very good tutorial on shaping! Looks yummy.

[CrispinFreemont]

Smartly done.