BLOOMER BREAD

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Bloomer Bread is not really a type of bread as much as it is a shape. It is cylindrical with a flat bottom, and has several diagonal slashes across the top. It's a British "style" of baking bread. The slow rising means the yeast does the work and develops a rich flavor.

Provided by ddav0962

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm milk

Steps:

  • Mix the dry ingredients, except for the yeast, in large mixing bowl.
  • Mix the yeast with the warm milk. Add to the dry ingredients, mix well, then knead the dough for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Roll the dough in flour, put in a warm bowl and leave at room temp for 4 hours.
  • Punch down dough, knead it again, roll it in flour and let rise again another 2-3 hours.
  • Punch down the dough, give it a final kneading, shape into a baguette shape, cut slashes across the top with a sharp knife, brush with water and let rise another 30-50 minutes.
  • Bake in preheated 400F oven for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce temp to 325F and bake for another 20-30 minutes until brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 420.7, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 11.8

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