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Kristin's 4 Loaf Basic Bread Recipe

Makes 4 loaves

Prep

1h 13m

Cook

30m

Total

1h 43m

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Combine wet ingredients and the salt in the mixer (water, salt, oil, lemon juice and honey).

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Warm water

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Olive oil

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Honey

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Amanda G

5 days ago

What happens if you only use hard white? Don’t have hard red, not usually the biggest fan of that flavor. I saw I can sub 30% ancient grain but the recipe I use now if that. And it’s super crumbly.

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Kristin

4 days ago

And you can definitely use all hard white

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Kristin

4 days ago

9x5"

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Amanda G

5 days ago

Also what size loaf pans are used for this recipe

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Rachel R

6 days ago

In your 5 loaf bread recipe/youtube course that recipe includes sunflower lecithin and vital wheat gluten, I’m curious what is the purpose of those ingredients vs in this recipe? What is the difference in the final bread??

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Kristin

5 days ago

I have switched to using lemon juice in place of those two ingredients. The results are basically the same, but I got tired of keeping those two extra ingredients on hand so I did some research and discovered that lemon juice helps with softening the bran among other things. So both ways, you will have a nice, soft loaf. The recipe with the lecithin and gluten are not bad, I've just changed my ways over the years.

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Rachel R

5 days ago

Thank you! I was looking at the price of the lecithin and wondering if I really needed it😂

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Wendy A

a month ago

If I have sprouted my berries will this affect the final product of my bread if I’m using this recipe?

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Kristin

a month ago

That's a good question, I don't *think* so, but I've actually never made anything with sprouted grains

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Wendy A

a month ago

I will try and let you know how it goes. Thanks 🙏🏻

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Stephanie P

4 months ago

So delicious. Used 50/50 as recommended. Will definitely make again!

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Jon Lewis

4 months ago

Great recipe. Super soft and really delicious. We ate half the loaf taking pictures. (That's my story at least). The Bosch mixer made quick work of the dough which was the first time I've pushed the mixer with that much flour.

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Kristin

4 months ago

Love this and it looks amazing!

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Lynda S

5 months ago

I don’t think my mixer will be able to handle a 4 loaf recipe. Can I simply half it and it still work?

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Kristin

5 months ago

It would be better to use my basic bread recipe that is already portioned for 2 loaves and most smaller mixers :)

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Lynda S

5 months ago

Thank you!

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Lupe S

5 months ago

I noticed the proportions are different than the basic bread recipe in the everyday whole grains. It’s been a favorite of mine. Is this an updated recipe? How do the new proportions affect the results? Thanks!

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Kristin

5 months ago

That's because this is a 4 loaf recipe

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Lupe S

5 months ago

If I double the basic recipe in the cookbook, it’s not the same as this recipe and I was curious as to why?

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Kristin

5 months ago

It's just how I formulated it - it took a lot of trial and error to get this recipe right. It's not as simple as doubling the recipe always.

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Lupe S

5 months ago

Thank you so much for your reply! I’m fairly new to baking so I’m learning so much. Good to know!

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Kristin

5 months ago

You're welcome!

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Kristin

5 months ago

That's because this is a 4 loaf recipe

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Diane W

5 months ago

What do you use to store your bread in the freezer? I’m trying to get away from plastic bags but not sure what would best. Thanks for your help and advice.

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Kristin

5 months ago

Plastic is the only thing i've found to freeze the bread, I wish there was a better alternative

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Emilee T

5 months ago

Could I use milk in place of the water? I have a bunch that needs used up

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Kristin

5 months ago

I think so - though I haven't tried that

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Amanda P

5 months ago

My family doesn’t love the way hard red tastes, can I use 100% hard white? Or even some einkorn or Kamut?

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Kristin

5 months ago

Yes you can absolutely use all hard white. and adding in some ancient grains is fine too, but don't go above 30% ancient grains to make sure there's enough protein to create the proper structure :)

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Sarah L

6 months ago

I didnt know you had a different bread recipe so im making this one with organic flour So im hoping it still turns out ! Because I already did the first 2 steps so I cant try the other recipe

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Kristin

5 months ago

Yes I have all purpose and fresh milled recipes for some basics like sandwich bread

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Gabby Duke

6 months ago

Can I use instant yeast instead of active?

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Gabby Duke

6 months ago

Gosh,sorry I meant active instead of instant!

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Kristin

5 months ago

You can but you will need to activate your yeast first

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Tara H

6 months ago

If I don’t have my own freshly milled flour- what would be the best option to use in that place ? And then would I omit the lemon juice ?

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Kristin

6 months ago

Hi! It would best best to just double my all purpose flour sandwich bread recipe that is also inside the app if you search for it :)

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Jamey

6 months ago

This recipe is great! I made 2 sandwich loafs, 9 hamburger buns and 12 cinnamon rolls. My family loved all of it.

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Kristin

6 months ago

Wonderful! Love hearing that!

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Madison Alaine

6 months ago

What purpose does the lemon juice serve? Is is apple cider vinegar work in its place?

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Kristin

6 months ago

It's acidity to soften the bran. I wouldn't put ACV in it's place, I would worry about the flavor

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Madison Alaine

6 months ago

I can't remember whixh recipe it was, but when it called for lemon juice, we utilized ACV. There was no off flavor at all. I am glad to know the why behind it, though!

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Madison Alaine

6 months ago

Will* not is is lol

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Kristin's 4 Loaf Basic Bread Recipe

Makes 4 loaves

Prep

1h 13m

Cook

30m

Total

1h 43m

Ingredients

Method

Turn cooking mode on

Step 1

Combine wet ingredients and the salt in the mixer (water, salt, oil, lemon juice and honey).

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For

4

M

I

4

cup

Warm water

1 1/3

cup

Olive oil

1

cup

Honey

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Amanda G

5 days ago

What happens if you only use hard white? Don’t have hard red, not usually the biggest fan of that flavor. I saw I can sub 30% ancient grain but the recipe I use now if that. And it’s super crumbly.

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Kristin

4 days ago

And you can definitely use all hard white

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Kristin

4 days ago

9x5"

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Amanda G

5 days ago

Also what size loaf pans are used for this recipe

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Rachel R

6 days ago

In your 5 loaf bread recipe/youtube course that recipe includes sunflower lecithin and vital wheat gluten, I’m curious what is the purpose of those ingredients vs in this recipe? What is the difference in the final bread??

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Kristin

5 days ago

I have switched to using lemon juice in place of those two ingredients. The results are basically the same, but I got tired of keeping those two extra ingredients on hand so I did some research and discovered that lemon juice helps with softening the bran among other things. So both ways, you will have a nice, soft loaf. The recipe with the lecithin and gluten are not bad, I've just changed my ways over the years.

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Rachel R

5 days ago

Thank you! I was looking at the price of the lecithin and wondering if I really needed it😂

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Wendy A

a month ago

If I have sprouted my berries will this affect the final product of my bread if I’m using this recipe?

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Reply

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Kristin

a month ago

That's a good question, I don't *think* so, but I've actually never made anything with sprouted grains

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Wendy A

a month ago

I will try and let you know how it goes. Thanks 🙏🏻

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Stephanie P

4 months ago

So delicious. Used 50/50 as recommended. Will definitely make again!

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Jon Lewis

4 months ago

Great recipe. Super soft and really delicious. We ate half the loaf taking pictures. (That's my story at least). The Bosch mixer made quick work of the dough which was the first time I've pushed the mixer with that much flour.

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Kristin

4 months ago

Love this and it looks amazing!

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Lynda S

5 months ago

I don’t think my mixer will be able to handle a 4 loaf recipe. Can I simply half it and it still work?

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Kristin

5 months ago

It would be better to use my basic bread recipe that is already portioned for 2 loaves and most smaller mixers :)

Like

Reply

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Lynda S

5 months ago

Thank you!

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Lupe S

5 months ago

I noticed the proportions are different than the basic bread recipe in the everyday whole grains. It’s been a favorite of mine. Is this an updated recipe? How do the new proportions affect the results? Thanks!

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Reply

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Kristin

5 months ago

That's because this is a 4 loaf recipe

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Lupe S

5 months ago

If I double the basic recipe in the cookbook, it’s not the same as this recipe and I was curious as to why?

Like

Reply

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Kristin

5 months ago

It's just how I formulated it - it took a lot of trial and error to get this recipe right. It's not as simple as doubling the recipe always.

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Lupe S

5 months ago

Thank you so much for your reply! I’m fairly new to baking so I’m learning so much. Good to know!

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Kristin

5 months ago

You're welcome!

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Kristin

5 months ago

That's because this is a 4 loaf recipe

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Diane W

5 months ago

What do you use to store your bread in the freezer? I’m trying to get away from plastic bags but not sure what would best. Thanks for your help and advice.

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Kristin

5 months ago

Plastic is the only thing i've found to freeze the bread, I wish there was a better alternative

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Emilee T

5 months ago

Could I use milk in place of the water? I have a bunch that needs used up

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Kristin

5 months ago

I think so - though I haven't tried that

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Amanda P

5 months ago

My family doesn’t love the way hard red tastes, can I use 100% hard white? Or even some einkorn or Kamut?

Like

Reply

Cancel

Kristin

5 months ago

Yes you can absolutely use all hard white. and adding in some ancient grains is fine too, but don't go above 30% ancient grains to make sure there's enough protein to create the proper structure :)

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Sarah L

6 months ago

I didnt know you had a different bread recipe so im making this one with organic flour So im hoping it still turns out ! Because I already did the first 2 steps so I cant try the other recipe

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Kristin

5 months ago

Yes I have all purpose and fresh milled recipes for some basics like sandwich bread

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Reply

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Gabby Duke

6 months ago

Can I use instant yeast instead of active?

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Gabby Duke

6 months ago

Gosh,sorry I meant active instead of instant!

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Kristin

5 months ago

You can but you will need to activate your yeast first

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Tara H

6 months ago

If I don’t have my own freshly milled flour- what would be the best option to use in that place ? And then would I omit the lemon juice ?

Like

Reply

Cancel

Kristin

6 months ago

Hi! It would best best to just double my all purpose flour sandwich bread recipe that is also inside the app if you search for it :)

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Jamey

6 months ago

This recipe is great! I made 2 sandwich loafs, 9 hamburger buns and 12 cinnamon rolls. My family loved all of it.

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Kristin

6 months ago

Wonderful! Love hearing that!

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Madison Alaine

6 months ago

What purpose does the lemon juice serve? Is is apple cider vinegar work in its place?

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Kristin

6 months ago

It's acidity to soften the bran. I wouldn't put ACV in it's place, I would worry about the flavor

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Madison Alaine

6 months ago

I can't remember whixh recipe it was, but when it called for lemon juice, we utilized ACV. There was no off flavor at all. I am glad to know the why behind it, though!

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Madison Alaine

6 months ago

Will* not is is lol

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