Rick Rider said:
OK, I know I'm not the most active yeast in the package, but I figured I could manage a
loaf of bread. While it's new to me, I am just trying "baking" as it never help much
interest for me in the past, I followed directions but when it came time to remove the
dough from the mixing bowl I had a sticky glob of dough. Very sticky.Any ideas on what went wrong?
Probably just needed a little more flour. Baking is never exact.
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Here's the recipe for reference,1 pkg active dry yeast
1 c warm water
1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
2 3/4 c all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 c corn meal
2 tbs salad oil
1 tsp saltIn a large mixing bowl dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, and 1 cup flour to
yeast mixture. Mix until well blended. Gradually add 1 cup flour scrape bowl as
necessary. Continue mixing until flour has been thoroughly combined, about 6 to 8
minutes. Remove from bowl, form into a ball and roll in greased bowl until well greased.
Cover and let rise until doubled, 30-60 min. Punch down, remove from bowl, and let rest
on a lightly floured board for 10 minutes. Dust an ungreased cookie sheet with cornmeal.
Form dough into long loaf and place on cookie sheet. Slash top of loaf with knife. Cover
and let rise until doubled, 30-60 min. Preheat oven to 375. Brush loaf lightly with salad
oil. Bake for 40 - 50 minutes.