A day with Little Brother seemed a good
time to try a new bread recipe. He wanted
to help, and helped a lot, sticking with it
through each stage.
Maybe he'll be the family bread
maker some day!
Kneading this heavy, healthy bread was a bit hard but he did his best.
It was even hard for grandma.
It may be the first time I really just went with a made up recipe. I had the basics down but I
wanted to try to make this very healthy. So the ingredients, in no special order were: Coconut
oil, black molasses, yeast started in water with a pinch of sugar, whole wheat flour, white flour,
water, pinch of salt, Chia seeds, flax seeds, and oats. I have to say it was delicious.
Someone ate three pieces! Fresh from the oven,
it didn't even need butter,
though one of us enjoyed using some. :-)
He certainly has that turn technique down! No pun intended, but the "proof" is in the eating.
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Bonnie
How fun! You just may have sparked a life long love affair with baking!
ReplyDeleteThat bread sounds delicious. I am doing Trim Healthy Mama and need to try out some of the homemade bread recipes. So much to learn!
Deanna
Well, you definitely had one adorable little helper there! The bread recipe sounds absolutely delish...I love a heavy, grainy bread :)
ReplyDeleteFresh, hot, right from the oven . . . sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh happy sigh.... How heavenly it must have smelled, in your kitchen!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a strong little helper.
Yummmmm... And healthy toooo...
Oh how I miss real bread... Since having to eat Gluten Free. -sigh- Many things can be done G/F, and still be yummy. But not real bread. Nope. Nope. Nope. ,-)
Tessa~
So wonderful that you spend time teaching him and sharing with him!! He will remember these moments and he will have these photos. The bread looks wonderful. I don't really eat bread due to the carbs but I love the smell of it baking! Yum!
ReplyDeleteWhat darling photos! Love your little helper and taste tester! I'd say go for the butter! Real Wisconsin butter. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome memory for you both.l He sure is a CUTIE!!
ReplyDeleteCute little guy....I like my bread machine to do the kneading, as I'm not a fan.
ReplyDeleteI made Tasha Tudor's oatmeal bread last week as a test run for when I make it next week for my September gathering--the first time for me to bake bread in almost 40 years I think. Mine never used to rise right for me properly. But this time I used Ken's "rising box" he made (with a light bulb in it), and it turned out great! Mine has dark molasses in it, too, although the recipe calls for light molasses, which I could not find in the two stores I looked in. I don't think I've ever seen light molasses, have you? Your bread looks great and such fun for your grandson and you. I bet he will want to bake bread every time he comes over now! He looks like a real sweetie pie. ☺
ReplyDeleteOh my...that sounds soooo good! And I'll bet it was made even better by the help of your handsome assistant! Good food, good memories!
ReplyDeleteSo good bead fresh from the oven.
ReplyDeleteMerle............
Get them while they are still quite young baking and they will continue throughout life. Your handsome little helper looks like he is really enjoying himself...especially sampling his hard work!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
Your bread sounds super healthy and obviously if your little guy loves it, it must be tasty! I love that he hung around from beginning to end...my kids lost interest very soon. Maybe you just have a way of talking and making it fun, Dot!
ReplyDeleteJane xx
I can just imagine how wonderful your kitchen smelled! That little fellow looks pretty happy with the results of his work.
ReplyDeleteMmm, the bread looks good and a willing helper is always a bonus.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great helper. The bread looks delicious! Our grandsons enjoy helping with the baking too, along with their dad. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteYum! What a blessed little boy to learn so much from his grandma!
ReplyDeletePrecious. Precious. Precious little helper you had, Dotsie! Oh, they are all growing up so fast! I love that you and he shared this bread-making experience... there are lots of lessons in this process... blessings and hugs ~ tanna
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ReplyDeleteI see more loaves of bread (and rolls) in your near future, dear friend!!!
Love those smiles of confidence!
Fondly,
Pat