Thursday, February 7, 2013

Novice breadmaker's idiocy astounds family members


Sometimes when things are going really well, you get a little cocky and think you know what's what.  Well, I know nothing!  I wanted to try a zucchini quick bread in the bread machine because I make it all the time for Toddler Girl, to sneak in some vegetables.  I had some trouble finding a recipe that was just like I wanted: without chocolate chips and with whole wheat but designed for the bread machine.  I should have realized my cheese had moved and chosen another recipe.  But like a silly beginner bread maker, I decided to just try to make my usual recipe in the bread machine.  It calls for two loaves, which should have been a big red flag for me.  Now I know: do not use recipes in the bread machine that are not designed for the bread machine.  Or at least know what you're doing before you "just try" something.  The inside was barely cooked (not safe with eggs) but the outside did taste as it usually does.  One unexpected surprise:  After I cut off the cooked parts, I layed the uncooked pieces in the toaster oven to bake again...they ended up like delicious crispy zucchini cookies.  I might try that with the batter in the oven some time!

  • Recipe: Mom's Zucchini Bread from allrecipes
  • Mistakes: My choice in recipe - although it's a delicious recipe when baked in loaf pans in the oven
  • Changes: Use all whole wheat flour although it doesn't really matter anyway
  • Rating: 0/2 Unused Loaf Pans
  • Next time: Whole Wheat Zucchini Herb Bread from food.com

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