UPDATE: The winner is Kelsie [email protected] Congratulations!
Where was the book How to Be a Breadhead: A Beginner’s Guide to Baking by Fr. Dominic Garramone, OSB, when I was just learning to make my own bread from scratch?
Remember my pathetic attempt at bread making, and my desperate plea to all of you to help tell me what I was doing wrong?
This book so would have helped me!
We have a standard whole wheat bread recipe that we use, but I decided to experiment and try both the white bread recipe and the whole wheat recipe in this book. The whole wheat recipe in this book is cheaper than the one I make because it doesn’t require vital gluten, honey, or eggs. In fact, if you don’t have a gluten or wheat intolerance, this book is great for those with allergies because many recipes do not call for dairy or eggs.
My family hands down preferred the whole wheat bread from this book, so now this will be the type of bread that I make.
How to Be a Breadhead also demonstrates how to make more decorative breads such as Braided Bread which I served the family last night for dinner. Boy, were they impressed. That bread is pretty enough to be served on the Thanksgiving table.
How to Be a Breadhead contains some excellent recipes and also includes several chapters explaining the history of bread making and what tools you need to make your bread.
If you haven’t yet tried to make your own bread, or even if you have but want some new recipes and techniques, this book is for you.
The Giveaway
One lucky Mom’s Plans reader will receive a copy of How to Be a Breadhead: A Beginner’s Guide to Baking. To enter, simply state whether or not you bake your own bread and why you do or don’t.
Additional Methods of Entry
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This giveaway will end on November 11, 2012 at 11:59 p.m CST. It is open to residents of the U.S., 18 years or older. The winner will be chosen via random.org.
I received one copy of this book for review purposes. No other compensation was given.
I bake our own honey whole wheat bread. Delicious toasted!! Thanks for the chance to win!
I do make bread sticks and rolls from scratch, but usually not loaves. For some reason my loaves haven’t turned out well in the past, but I would love to give it another try!
I do make our bread. I started making it because the cost of bread along with everything else was going up. Now my kids cant stand the tatse of store bought bread.
I don’t, but I would love to!
I bake my own bread simply so I know what is going into not only my body but my children’s bodies! I would lol love to win a copy of this book!!
I do make my own bread from time to time, but it’s a little time consuming so I don’t do it as often as I’d like. This book sounds cool!
I bake some bread, but haven’t been as successful as I would like. I like the braided bread a lot!
I make all our breads myself. Like you I would like to find a better recipe for our loaf bread. I make it myself because of our allergies and to avoid all the nasty ingredients in store bought bread. Saving money is a bonus!
I got a lesson from a bread-making friend and bought a KitchenAid, but I’m overwhelmed by the “foreign” ingredients and where to buy them. I’ve stalled out. I hope to get inspired to give it a try though.
I love baking my own bread; it tastes better, it’s cheaper, and it’s better for you! Plus I love making a mess in my kitchen 🙂
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I don’t – I think it is too hard!
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I do make my own bread when my family is home because it makes the house smell great and we all love sandwiches. When I am home alone, I grab what I have stored in the freezer so that it does not go bad.
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I do make the Artisan bread in 5 minutes from time to time, but I haven’t done it lately. It’s definitely something I’d like to get back into especially with the weather turning colder.
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I have made bread off and on through out the years. Right now I’m not making it because of time. I’d love to start up again. I did make some yummy pumpkin chocolate chip bread last night. 🙂
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I follow you on twitter (hifam).
At first we made bread to save money and now I have turned my family into bread snobs. Still I love to try new things all the time. Thanks for the give away.
I dont make our own bread. I have always thought it was too time consuming. Or if I try, it fails.
I do not bake my own bread, although I want to start. I didn’t realize how many additives are in bread…
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I have made bread in the past, but haven’t found a good recipe yet. I even have a breadmaker. I would really use some help. Thanks
I can’t bake bread to save my life. Perhaps this book could be my saving grace.
I don’t bake my own bread yet, but I would like to
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I’ve baked my own bread only about 3 times. Would like to do more.
I’m trying. I have done a few loaves that haven’t really worked out. Yeast used to terrify me, but I am doing better. Thanks.
I usually bake bread for special occasions, thanksgiving, christmas, etc…I don’t do it alone because it does take a lot of time.
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I do occasionally bake bread, but not for sandwiches because I haven’t found a way to get the texture just right. Plus, my stores have a markdown section where I can get loaves of sandwich bread for 40cents. If I had a fail proof recipe though, then I think I would be very tempted!!!
i don’t bc i don’t have time
I am working on mastering the art of baking my own bread, until then we go from fresh to store bought 🙂
I don’t make my own bread but have always wanted to – just thought it must be difficult and I wouldn’t do it right. Maybe I was wrong!
I haven’t baked my own bread in several years, largely because I don’t have a lot of extra time. But maybe this book would inspire me to do it again!
I bake some of our bread — but we still buy more than I bake.
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I do bake bread!!
we bake bread sometimes, but only in the breadmaker because it seems like too much of a hassle otherwise
I have in the past and really want to start doing it again!
I bake my own bread, but it’s in a bread machine. So I guess that sort of counts 🙂
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I dont make my own bread because I dont know how! But I would love to learn! 🙂
I don’t bake my own bread regularly but I have tried it in the past. Irish Soda Bread was a hit.
I make our bread because it is less expensive and healthier than boughten bread.
I have tried so many times to bake bread and my bread comes out too dense I need Help hope to win this book. Thanks
I don’t bake my own bread….yet. My mother-in-law just gave me her bread maker.
I follow you on Twitter (nickolleettee).
I dont bake my own bread because I dont know how but would like to learn
I baked alot of bread last winter, and would love to get back to baking this year, but my oven is acting kooky so I have to get that fixed first. There is nothing quite as good as fresh baked bread, is there?
I don’t bake my own bread because I am afraid it will not come out correctly. I desperately want to try…
I do periodically. I’m not that great at it.
I NEVER do because I’m so scared! Wait….does banana bread count, then yes!
I don’t but I’d like to learn…it scares me!
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I have done it in the past and I need some motivation to do it more 🙂
I have tried to make bread several times with and without a bread machine. My family says we could build the foundations for a house with them. I would really like to make bread that is edible!
I do bake my own bread but not often enough. I do need some help and would love to win this cookbook.
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I don’t make my own bread because my mom is the bread maker.
I have never made my own bread, I heard its a lot of work.
I bake my own bread sometimes, though my family likes store-bought bread for sandwiches. I’d love to find a recipe that would work for this.
I do bake my own bread. I make one called a Lund bread. It has a more dense texture that we learned to love when we lived in Portugal
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I love baking, especially bread. I would love to win thia book to give to my daughter who’s just learning. Her learning style is she has to see it in words in front of her. Thanks for the give away.
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i don’t but always wanted to try it
I can use the dough cycle on bread machine to bake. I am little nervous cause usually to bake cause they don’t come out well! Willing to keep trying!
I make my own French bread!
I’ve just started baking my own bread in order to save money, and I’ve been checking out cookbooks from the library to find new recipies. This looks very cool!
I do not bake my own bread but I would like to learn how to.
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I do make our own bread because my younger son has allergies to milk and eggs. Sounds like this book is perfect for us!
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I just started baking my own bread. Would love this.
I do not bake my own bread but would love to learn.
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The only breads I make are: Graham Cracker Bread, and Date Nut Bread, during the holiday’s. There are a few other dessert ones I’ve made in the past. I would love to learn how to make a savory bread. My lack of a bread machine has really put a damper on me trying.
I haven’t made my own bread. I have been wanting to do this forever, but just don’t know how! Would love this!!
I don’t but I would love to.
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I don’t often b/c I am never sure if the results will be worth the effort!
We make our own bread and pizza dough too although we do it in the breadmaker.
i like to bake my own bread cuz it is more healthy.
I do a lot of bread machine bread because it turns out better than handmade for me. I’d love to win so I can get better at some of the homemade and fancier breads!
i don’t currently make my own bread, mostly because i have only done so with a breadmaker and doing it on my own seems terrifying. would love to give it a try!
I don’t bake my own bread because I don’t have my own family or home yet, but I would consider it after getting married next May! 🙂
I just tried to bake bread and it was very flat and did not rise. Thank you
I have tried making my own bread & the flavor has been wonderful, but for some reason I can’t seem to get the crust quite right – it’s usually too hard. So I’ve taken a break from making it, but hope to give it a try again soon! This book would sure help! Thanks!
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I used to when I had a bread machine, but I have not had time to make bread from scratch with my job:(
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I don’t bake my own because I do not know how, but I would love to learn!
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I have tried and tried to learn to cook! I hate to say but I’m horrible!!!! I’ve never tried bread tho. Maybe a cook book that showed me how to really cook right instead of just highlighting a bunch of ingredients would help me 🙂
sometimes I bake bread but all i I know is one recipe to make it plain
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No I do not bake my own bread, too scared to try
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I’ve always wanted to make my own bread but never have because I’ve been too nervous to try. I’m hoping this book will give me the shove I need to show myself I can do it!
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I like to bake my own bread. I would love a recipe that I could use as sandwich bread.
I don’t bake my own bread because I think it’s too long to make but would love to try it if I have time. 🙂
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Many years ago I made my own bread but it was time consuming what with working full time, going to school and raising a family. Now that I’m retired and it is just my husband and myself, I am getting back into cooking much more including baking bread.
I bake abort half the bread my family uses. It’s just better tasting and better for us… i know exactly what’s in it.
I do like to make bread!
I bake our bread – I like knowing exactly what goes into what I feed my family.
I’ve gone through phases where I baked sourdough bread, or bread in a machine. I’ve stopped lately but I’d like to get back into it.
I follow you on Twitter (@shala_darkstone).
I do bake our bread. I think it’s much healthier and love that I can limit the ingredients in it.
I never have, I think it maybe scarey!
I tried once but it didn’t rise properly. My mil bakes her own- delicious!
I do, mostly for a meal, id like to bake more though, I used to.
Never tried to bake my own bread but now I might.
I bake bread, but usually only in winter. Hard to get motivated to turn on the oven when it’s over 100 degrees out.
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I’ve never baked bread, but I’ve wanted to.
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I haven’t but would like to if I win this cookbook!
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I love baking our own bread! We mill our own wheat too so it’s a good fit. 🙂 I struggle with finding perfect recipes for the kinds of bread I bake, though, as most people who are switching to homemade after years of store-bought bread have a tough time appreciating the difference, and it’s hard to get it close enough to store-bought!
I have baked our own bread in the past and would like to do so again. I stopped because I had a baby, but she is old enough to start again.
I don’t bake my bread because I have never learned how.
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I do not bake my own bread but we used to do it when I was younger and would love to start doing it again!
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My husband makes most of our bread. It’s really yummy and he likes doing it. Everyone always asks him to bake his rolls. He likes to try new recipes and does NOT use a bread machine. I like that his bread is natural with no preservatives. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
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I prefer to make my own bread, I like to know what exactly is going into my food and when I bake bread I like to add flax seed oil. I also think it tends to taste better.