Yum! This is my kind of bread! Thank you Tracy @ It’s a T-Sweets Day for hosting this month’s Bake Along, and Tina @ Kristabella’s Hodgepodge for giving us this Fantastic recipe!
Let me be straight with you, I have only made a yeast bread once before. It was a good experience and that is why I thought I could try another go at this bread. Unfortunately, Tina’s recipe uses a bread machine, and I don’t have one. So, I had to go off of my experience from the last time. Luckily, for me, I am late to this baking party and I was able to use the hints and tips from some of the other bakers in the group.
- Tina @Kristabella’s Hodgepodge
- Kate@ Life,Tea,and Everthing
- Kathy @Sewing Etc.
- Emma @ emmacraftsdesigns
- Brenna @crochet539
- Tracy@ It’s a T-Sweets Day!
- Tami@ Tanglewood Knots
- Connie @Connie’s Creations
- This Miss Cooks
- Lucia @Crochet, Knit, and More
These tips really helped, and I was able to estimate the time to rise and the baking time. My bread did not turn out pretty. It was pretty gooey when mixing, and I should have used more flour, but I was afraid it would get tough. The recipe called for bread flour, and I only used regular flour, so maybe that was my problem. The dough didn’t rise as well as some of the other bakers’ bread, but I assume that is because it was cold in my house and I should have been patient and let it rise longer. I added more chili powder, thanks to the tips, but I didn’t let the yeast dissolve enough in the milk. So, it had a more yeasty taste rather than a chili taste.
Because of my lack of patience, the bread tasted like a beer bread rather than a chili bread. I don’t mind this though, I mean, there isn’t too many combinations that are better than beer and chocolate. And that is what this bread reminds me of. Overall, I had two slices right off the bat. It will be breakfast for the next few days, if my family doesn’t gobble it up before me!
I’ll get back to crochet soon, until next time Happy Crocheting Baking!
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Two slices right away seems to be the formula with this bread:). I applaud your second effort at yeast bread! Believe it or not, we all start that way:). Your bread looks delicious! I bet your little helper loves the yummy chocolate chips. ❤️❤️
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We both had a slice for breakfast (I think she ate all the chips out first). Baking bread must have a learning curve, thanks for hosting another great BAL!
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You are so welcome! I love baking with you! 🙂
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It looks delicious! and really taste is all that matters 🙂
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I agree! It was good 😋.
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It’ll,s delicious! I may have to try this again sometime without the breadmaker…I love the chunks and swirls of chocolate the rest of you got with your breads.
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I got more chunks than swirls. They are the best part😉.
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Awesome it looks so nice. I actually appreciate baking more without the use of machines or electronic devices so good job 🙂
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Thanks! This bread is really good, so it makes the hard work worth it 😋.
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Kneading yeast bread is my favourite, I’d never use a machine. It’s better than a punch bag :p Yours looks pretty tasty, and if you like it then it’s a success!
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I agree! There is something therapeutic in making bread, and the end result makes it all worth it!😋
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Ah, you did fine Brenna! Smooth and elastic are the key words for knowing you have enough flour kneaded in, and the amount can change according to the weather. Regular flour works just fine (I never use bread flour). Your next go will be even better. Bread baking is a bit of an art, and takes time to get the feel. I still have duds!
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And, yours looks just fine to me!
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Thanks Kathy! All the tips you guys have really help me 😊. I definitely will keep trying!
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I think it still looks yummy Brenna! love that your chocolate chips didn’t melt as much as Tracy and I did 😂
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Honestly, the chocolate chips are the best part. 😋
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I made this as well and yours definitely looks way nicer. It took me three tries, but finally did it!! Feels good to conquer the yeast bread!!
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Good for you for not giving up! I need to check out your blog, thanks for reading!
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It looks delicious Brenna! I love baking bread by hand! I’m glad I had a few slices of mine right away because the whole loaf was gone the next day! 😀
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It was so good! I didn’t give my family much of a chance to eat it!
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