There are few virtues a man can possess more erotic than culinary skill.
Aphrodite: A Memoir of the Senses
by Isabel Allende


Starting in November of 2009 Michelle at the Big Black Dog formed a group to bake its way through Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Zoë François and Jeff Hertzberg. I loved Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, so I signed up with the group. Michelle first had us do a couple of warm-up assignments, which were my first attempt at blogging. The first "Official" post was on January 15, 2010, and it was followed by 41 more, on the 1st and 15th of each month. When I signed on I said I would bake the whole book, and like Horton (the elephant) I meant what I said and I said what I meant. I finished baking the book on October 1, 2011. Having completed that challenge, now I am just going to do some stuff, and post about it. As part of that stuff Michelle is posing a new, and different, challenge for us each month.

But
I am still baking bread, mostly the Five Minutes a Day kind, and if you would like to try the Five Minutes a Day bread method there are some links, with recipes, in the right hand column to get you started. Please give it a try.

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This day be bread and peace my lot.
Alexander Pope

How can a nation be great if its bread tastes like Kleenex?

Julia Child

Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.
Yiddish proverb
(And some are only half baked.)

There is no love sincerer than the love of food.
George Bernard Shaw, via Sharon

Of all smells, bread; of all tastes, salt.
George Herbert

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Appendix

Revised Baking Schedule for HBinFive With Necessary Ingredients and Ratings
Does not include AP or WW flours or ingredients like pizza toppings and basic seasonings.

1. January 15th Bread Braid
1 full Master Recipe  The Master!!
Pgs 53-59 - 1 Loaf of Bread
Pgs 71-73 – Epi or Wreath shaped bread
Pgs 233-234 - Spicy Whole Grain Snack Crackers (Chili Powder)

2. Feb 1st Bread Braid
1 full recipe of Soft Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread  Katie Really Likes This
Pgs 92-93 – 1 Loaf of Soft Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
Pgs 94-95 – Hamburger or Hotdog Buns  Very Good
Pgs 277-278 – 1 loaf of Apple Strudel Bread (Apples, Raisins, Walnuts)  Katie Loved This

3. Feb 15th Bread Braid (Celebrating Valentine’s Day)
½ recipe Red Beet Buns (Spelt Flour, Raw Beets)
Pgs 180-181 – Red Beet Buns Good
½ recipe Chocolate Espresso WW Bread (Bittersweet Chocolate)
Pgs 304-305 – Chocolate Tangerine Bars (Craisins, Tangerine) Just OK

4. March 1st Bread Braid
1 full recipe of 100% Whole Wheat Bread w/Olive Oil  OK
Pgs 81-82 – 1 loaf of 100% Whole Wheat Bread w/Olive Oil
Pgs 225-226 – 1 loaf of Aloo Paratha (Peas, Potatoes, Curry Powder, Ghee)
Pgs 220-222 – 1 loaf of Southwestern Focaccia w Roasted Corn and Goat Cheese (Corn, Dried Chili Pepper or Chili Powder, Pablano Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Cumin, Goat cheese, Chicken, Cilaintro)


5. March 15th Bread Braid (St. Patrick’s Day Celebration)
½ recipe Avocado-Guacamole Bread (Avocado, Tomato) Good
Pgs 160-161 - 1 loaf of Avocado-Guacamole Bread
½ recipe of Pesto Pine Nut Bread (Spelt Flour, Pesto, Pine Nuts)
Pgs 98-99 - 1 loaf of Pesto Pine Nut Bread  Very Good--Use Other Stuff


6. Apr 1st Bread Braid (Celebrating Spring)
½ recipe of Carrot Bread (Wheat Germ, Coconut, Carrots, Dried Fruit, Walnuts)
Pgs 157-159 - 1 loaf of Carrot Bread  Pat Loves This
½ recipe of Olive Spelt Bread (Spelt Flour, Yogurt, Pitted Green Olives)
Pg 96-97 - 1 loaf of Olive Spelt Bread or you can make a flat bread, rolls or buns  Greta Liked This a Lot


7. Apr 15th Bread Braid  Interesting--but not worth making again. 

1 full recipe of Gluten-Free Olive Oil Bread (Brown Rice Flour, Soy Flour, Tapioca Flour, Xanthum Gum)
Pgs 238-239 - 1 loaf of Gluten-free Olive Oil Bread
Pgs 240-241 - Gluten-free Pizza w fresh Mozzarella, Olives, Basil and Anaheim Peppers
Pgs 242-243 - Gluten-free Sesame Baguette (Sesame Seeds)

8. May 1st Bread Braid (May Day)
½ recipe Chocolate Espresso Whole Wheat Brioche (Bittersweet Chocolate)
Pgs 294-296 – Cinnamon Crescent Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing  OK
½ recipe Milk and Honey Raisin Bread (Raisins)
Pgs 270- 271 – 1 loaf of Milk and Honey Raisin Bread Good

9. May 15th Bread Braid
1 full Master Recipe
Pgs 62-63 - 1 loaf of Hearty Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf Good
Pgs 66-67 – Turkish-Style Pita Bread with Black Sesame Seeds (Black Sesame Seeds)
Pgs 64-65 – Whole Grain Garlic Knots (Parsley, Parmesan)


10. Jun 1st Bread Braid
1 full Master Recipe
Pgs 218-219 – Cherry Black Pepper Focaccia (Dried Cherries, Shallots)
Pgs 74-75 – Cinnamon Raison Whole Wheat Bagels (Raisins) Hard and messy to make
Pgs 60-61 - Moon and Stars Bread (Sesame Seeds)

11. Jun 15th Bread Braid
1 full recipe of Whole Wheat Bread w Olive Oil Good for pizzas, but so is Master
Pgs 213-215 - Pesto Pizza w Grilled Chicken on the Gas Grill
Pgs 223-224 – 1 loaf of Seed Encrusted Pita Bread (Mixed Seeds)
Pgs 205-207 – Oven-Baked Whole Grain Pizza w Roasted Red Peppers and Fontina

12. Jul 1st Bread Braid
½ recipe of Mixed Berry Bread (Frozen Mixed Berries) Not as berry-y as you would think
Pgs 197-199 – 1 loaf of Whole Wheat Mixed Berry Bread or Muffins
½ recipe of WW Banana Bread (Bananas, Walnuts) Not very banana-y
Pgs 200-201 – 1 loaf Whole Wheat Banana Bread


13. Jul 15th Bread Braid
1 full recipe of Gluten-free Cheddar and Sesame Bread (Sorghum Flour, Soy Flour, Xanthum Gum, Cheddar Cheese, Sesame Seeds) Great taste--adapt to Master
Pgs 244-245 – 1 loaf of Gluten-free Cheddar and Sesame Bread
Pg 247 – Gluten-free Parmesan Bread Sticks (Parmesan)


14. Aug 1st Bread Braid
½ recipe of Four-leaf Clover Broccoli and Cheddar Buns (Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese)
Pgs 174- 176 - Four-leaf Clover Broccoli and Cheddar Buns OK
½ recipe of Mesquite Bread (Mesquite Flour, Masa, Agave Syrup, Serrano or Jalapeno Peppers, Cilantro)
Pgs 171-173 – 1 loaf of Mesquite Bread Great Aroma, Good Flavor


15. Aug 15th Bread Braid
½ recipe of Vollkornbrot: 100% Whole Grain (Wheat Berries, Rye Flakes, Molasses)
Pgs 83-85 – 1 loaf Vollkornbrot: 100% Whole Grain Good
½ recipe of Rosemary Flax Baguette (Ground Flax Seed, Wheat Germ, Rosemary)
Pgs 89-91 – 3-4 loaves of Rosemary Flax Baguette Good

16. Sep 1st Bread Braid
1 full recipe of 100% Whole Wheat Bread, Plain and Simple  Very Good
Pgs 79-80 – 1 loaf of 100% WW Bread, Plain and Simple
Pgs 208-209 – 1 loaf of Zucchini Flatbread (Parsley, Zucchini, Parmesan, Pine Nuts)
Pgs 228-230 – 1 loaf of Msemmen (Algerian Flatbread) (Cumin, Paprika, Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper)  Interesting

17. Sep 15th Bread Braid
½ recipe Maple Oatmeal Bread (Rolled Oats, Wheat Germ, Buttermilk, Maple Syrup)
Pgs 145-146 – 1 loaf of 100% Whole Grain Maple Oatmeal Bread Disappointing
½ recipe Quinoa Bread (Quinoa)
Pgs 132-133 – 1 loaf of Quinoa Bread  Very Good

18. Oct 1st Bread Braid
1 full recipe of WW Brioche (Great) or Pumpkin Pie Broiche (Pumpkin) (Great)
Pgs 292-293 -- Honey Caramel Sticky Nut Buns (Orange Zest, Nuts, Raisins)  Excellent
Pgs 287-289 – Indian Spiced Whole Grain Doughnuts (Cardamom)  Terrific
Pgs 290-291 – Pear Tarte Tatin w Brioche (Pears, Star Anise, Fresh Ginger, Cardamom)


19. Oct 15th Bread Braid
1 full recipe of Whole Wheat Bread
Pgs 210-212 – Whole Grain Pizza on the Gas Grill (right on the grates)
Pgs 231-232 - Grissini (Olive Oil Bread Sticks) (Rosemary)
Pgs 155-156 – 2 small loaves of Garlic Studded Baguette

20. Nov 1st Bread Braid
½ recipe Pear Coffee Bread (Pears, Yogurt)
Pgs 185-186 – 1 loaf of Pear Coffee Bread  OK
½ recipe Tabbouleh Bread w Parsley, Garlic and Bulgar (Bulgar, Parsley)
Pgs 152-154 – 1 loaf of Tabbouleh Bread w Parsley, Garlic and Bulgar  Excellent



21. Nov 15th Bread Braid
1 full recipe of Pumpkin Pie Brioche (Pumpkin)
Pgs 297-298 - Pistachio Twist (Pistachios, Orange or Rose Water) Hard to make, but very good filing
Pgs 299-300 – Fruit-filled Pinwheels (Fruit Preserves)

22. Dec 1st Bread Braid
1 full recipe of 100% Whole Wheat Christmas Stollen (Dried Fruit, Marzipan or Almond Paste or Almonds)
Pgs 279-281 – 1 loaf of 100% Whole Wheat Christmas Stollen Good
Pg 199 – Muffins

2011 (Are you still with me?)
24. Jan 1st Bread Braid
½ recipe Whole Wheat and Flaxseed Bread (Ground Flax Seed)
Pgs 86-88 – 1 loaf 100% Whole Wheat and Flaxseed Bread Good, nice flavor
½ recipe Roasted Garlic Bread (Ground Flax Seed, Spelt Flour)
Pgs 100-102 – 1 loaf of Roasted Garlic Bread Good


25. Jan 15th Bread Braid
½ recipe Dilled Rye w White Whole Wheat (Rye Flour, Dill)
Pgs 123-124 1 loaf of Dilled Rye with White Whole Wheat  Not much dill flavor
½ recipe 100% Whole Grain Rosemary Potato Dinner Rolls w a Salt Crust (Rye Flour, Soy Flour, Rosemary, Potatoes)  OK--different
Pgs 125-126 - Whole Grain Rosemary Potato Dinner Rolls w a Salt Crust


26. Feb 1st Bread Braid
1 full recipe of Gluten-free Crusty Boule (Brown Rice Flour, Sorghum Flour, Tapioca Flour, Xanthum Gum)
Pgs 236-237 - 1 loaf of Gluten-free Crusty Boule
Pg 246 – Gluten-free Cheddar and Sesame Crackers (Sesame Seeds)

27. Feb 15th Bread Braid
1 full recipe of Whole Grain Rye (Rye Flour, Caraway Seeds)
Pgs 113-114 – 1 loaf of Whole Grain Rye  Very Good
Pgs 182-184 – Stuffed “Sandwich” Loaf
Save some dough for the next recipe

28. Mar 1st Bread Braid
1 full recipe of Bavarian-style Whole Grain Pumpernickel Bread (Rye Flour, Caramel Color Powder, Caraway Seeds, Molasses)
Pgs 115-117 – 1 loaf of Bavarian-style Whole Grain Pumpernickel Good
Pgs 118-119 – Black-and-White Braided Pumpernickel and Rye Loaf


29. Mar 15th Bread Braid
½ recipe of Apple Barley Bread (Barley Flour, Rye Flour, Apple Cider, Apples, Dried Apples, Barley Malt Syrup)
Pgs 194-196 – 1 loaf of Apple Barley Bread  Not as good as expected
½ recipe of 100% Whole Grain Butterfat-and-Yolk-free Brioche
Pgs 282-283 – 1 loaf of Whole Grain Butterfat-and-Yolk-free Brioche  OK--not great


30. Apr 1st Bread Braid
½ recipe Focaccia w Garlic Shards, Artichokes and Rosemary (Garlic, Artichokes, Rosemary)
Pgs 216-217 – 1 loaf of Focaccia w Garlic Shards, Artichokes and Rosemary
½ recipe Emmer Bread (Emmer Flour, Sesame Seeds, Beer)
Pgs 106- 108 – 1 loaf of Emmer Bread  OK--not great


31. Apr 15th Bread Braid
½ recipe of Cracked Wheat Bread (Cracked Whole Wheat)
Pgs 109-110 – 1 loaf of Cracked Wheat Bread  Pretty Good
½ recipe of Bradley Benn’s Beer Bread (Rye Flour, Beer)
Pgs 120-122 – 1 loaf of Bradley Benn’s Beer Bread  Not worth the trouble

32. May 1st Bread Braid
½ recipe of 10-Grain Bread (10 Grain cereal, Mixed Seeds)
Pgs 111-112 – 1 loaf of 10-Grain Bread Too Dense--needs more liquid??
½ recipe of Buckwheat Bread (Buckwheat flour, Buckwheat Groats)
Pgs 127-128 – 1 loaf of Buckwheat Bread  Very Good

33. May 15th Bread Braid
½ recipe of Anadama Corn Bread (Corn Meal, Wheat Germ, Molasses)
Pgs 129-131 – 1 loaf of Anadama Corn Bread  Too Molasses-y
½ recipe of Whole Grain Brown Rice Bread (Brown Rice, Ground Flax Seed)
Pgs 140-141 – 1 loaf of Whole Grain Brown Rice Bread Good if you have extra rice

34. Jun 1st Bread Braid
½ recipe of Seeded Oat Bread (rolled Oats, Ground Flax Seed, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Barley Malt Syrup)
Pgs 147-149 – 1 loaf of Seeded Oat Bread  Great
½ recipe of Provencal Fisherman’s Bread (Pain Bouillabaisse) (Herbs de Provence, Saffron Powder, Bulb Fennel)
Pgs 165-167 – 1 loaf of Provencal Fisherman’s Bread (Pain Bouillabaisse)  Surprisingly good--but who has fennel?

35. Jun 15th Bread Braid
½ recipe of Not Rye (but so very close), and Gluten-free (Brown Rice Flour, Teff Flour, Tapioca Flour, Xanthum Gum, Molasses)
Pgs 249-251 – 1 loaf of Not Rye (but so very close), and Gluten-free
½ recipe of Honey Graham Bread (Graham Flour)
Pgs 268-269 – 1 loaf of Honey Graham Bread Pretty Good


36. Jul 1st Bread Braid
1 full recipe of Gluten-free Brioche (Brown Rice Flour, Tapioca Flour, Xanthum Gum)
Pgs 252-253 – 1 loaf of Gluten-free Brioche
Pgs 254-255 – “Super Sam” Gluten-free Cinnamon Buns

37. Jul 15th Bread Braid
½ recipe of Herbed Potato and Roasted Garlic Bread (Spelt Flour, Ground Flax Seed, Herbs de Provence, Potato
Pgs 103- 105 – 1 loaf of Herbed Potato and Garlic Bread Good
½ recipe of Red Wine and Cheese Bread (Rye Flour, Red Wine, Sharp Cheddar)
Pgs 137-139 – 1 loaf of Red Wine and Cheese Bread Good


38. Aug 1st Bread Braid
½ recipe of Bran Muffin Bread (Wheat Bran, Maple Syrup, Molasses, Raisins)
Pgs 272-274 - 1 loaf of Bran Muffin Bread Good
½ recipe of Oatmeal Date Bread (Steel Cut Oats, Maple Syrup, Dates, Walnuts)
Pgs 191-183 – 1 loaf of Oatmeal Date Bread  Excellent

39. Aug 15th Bread Braid
½ recipe of Brown Rice Prune Bread (Brown Rice, Prunes, Prune Juice)
Pgs 188-190 – 1 loaf of Brown Rice Prune Bread  OK
½ recipe of Toasted Millet and Fruit Bread (Millet, Mixed Dried Fruit)
Pgs 134- 136 – 1 loaf of Toasted Millet and Fruit Bread  OK


40. Sep 1st Bread Braid
½ recipe of Wild Rice Pilaf Bread (Wild rice, Onions, Mushrooms)
Pgs 142- 144 – 1 loaf of Wild Rice Pilaf Bread  Very Good
½ recipe of Lentil Curry Bread (Lentils, Curry Powder)
Pgs 168-170 – 1 loaf of Lentil Curry Bread  OK

41. Sep 15th Bread Braid
½ recipe of Sweet Potato and Spelt Bread (Spelt Flour, Sweet Potato)
Pgs 177-179 – 1 loaf of Sweet Potato and Spelt Bread  OK
½ recipe of Apple and Honey Whole Grain Challah (Wheat Germ, Apples)
Pgs 262-264 – 1 loaf of Apple and Honey Whole Grain Challah Good

42. Oct 1st Bread Braid
½ recipe of Il Bollo (Italian Yom Kippur Challah with Anise and Olive Oil) (Anise, Lemon Zest)
Pgs 265-267 – 1 loaf of Il Bollo  Excellent
½ recipe of Pain au Potiron (Peppery Pumpkin and Olive Oil Loaf) (Pumpkin or squash or Sweet Potato)
Pgs 162- 164 – 1 loaf of Pain au Potiron  OK

Done!


REMINDERS:

1. Bread can be baked on a stone, on a grill or open fire, in a bread pan or cloche.

2. You can make a loaf, buns, rolls, flatbread or whatever you want.

3. Use whatever fruit you want.

4. Toppings and fillings are your choice.

5. If you want to bake something else, other then what is on the schedule, feel free.

6. Any and all substitutions are welcome.

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