The first rise of my bread was pretty pathetic. Not double by any means. Did I kill the yeast (proofing too warm? too much salt?) old yeast? or was I not patient enough (only 45 minutes?)
I did a punch down and am on my second rise now. I'm hoping like heck it rises this time.
8 oz water
4 tbsp oil
3 tbsp honey
1.5 tbsp dry milk powder
2 cups flour
3/4 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup cracked wheat
1.25 tsp salt
1.5 tsp active yeast (my date says it is fine)
Usual bread making routine. Knead, rise, punchdown and shape into loaf, rise again and bake.
Help please?
I did a punch down and am on my second rise now. I'm hoping like heck it rises this time.
8 oz water
4 tbsp oil
3 tbsp honey
1.5 tbsp dry milk powder
2 cups flour
3/4 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup cracked wheat
1.25 tsp salt
1.5 tsp active yeast (my date says it is fine)
Usual bread making routine. Knead, rise, punchdown and shape into loaf, rise again and bake.
Help please?