"kneading" life

This past week we (mom and I) went to the local ward (Mormon Church) to learn how to make homemade bread from scratch.  We had  a really great time together and she helped me knead the bread.  It is a great hand exercise for her. 

Mom Kneading the Dough

We got to taste test the bread and it was heavenly. 

 

I also learned some awesome techniques that I was unaware of and will incorporate when I make homemade bread.  Like making sure I let the yeast bloom before mixing it into the dough. 

Yeast "blooming"

The PERFECT WHEAT BREAD Recipe

2/3 Cups Oil
2/3 Cups Honey
2 Tablespoons Salt
3 Cups Warm Water
7-8 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
2 Tablespoons Yeast
1/3 Cup Warm Water (this is for the yeast only)

Dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup warm water.  Mix oil, honey, salt and water very fast.  Add yeast mixture and mix.  Add flour and knead 10-15 minutes.  Just like a family that works together, the dough will prefer to stick to itself rather than the bowl as it is worked or kneaded; and just as our eyes glisten when we feel love, the dough will glisten satin like as you continue to knead in love.  Shape into 3 large loves or 4 medium loves.  Let rise to double and bake in 375`F oven 40-45 minutes. Save yourself time, you don't need to let the dough rise twice, but you may.  You also do not need to mix with white flour.

(from "The Joys of Mom's Kitchen" page 67)