How's the weather?

So it's been rainy and COLD here. Gotta love Idaho for that. We get sunburns on the weekend and then have to turn the heat back on in the house a few days later. It's also dashed all hopes of getting my garden done. =( I also realized that since we're going to Pocatello, I won't be here for the Farmer's Market to buy my plants! Seriously, it's just not looking good for me. Maybe I'll have a garden that grows something this year. At least the baby carrots I planted in my planter are doing alright. On a happier note, I found a great bread recipe. I LOVE it! It's small enough to mix up in my Kitchen Aid and it's fast. I love fast. =) It also comes out with a yummy, soft crust. The crust has always been my nemesis of breadmaking...but no more! This crust I gladly eat! So I'm sharing the recipe with you all. Mostly because I don't want to lose it and now I'll be able to call any of you and get it, right?

Homemade Bread

5-7 c. bread flour or wheat flour
2 1/2 c. warm water
1/8 c. oil
1/3 c. honey
1/2 tbsp. dough enhancer
1/2 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. SAF yeast

In kitchen aid mixer, put water, oil, honey, enhancer, alst and half of the flour. Mix on low speed. Pun in yeast and the rest of the flour ( so that dough is cleaning the sides of the bowl, it will be sticky). Let in knead on low speed for 5 min. Cover and let rise for 15 min. Divide in half and shape into loaves on a cutting board or counter greased with oil. Put into two well greased bread pans. Cover and let rise about 30 min. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 min. Brush tops with butter while still hot.

This picture really helped me see what my dough should look like. Still sticking to the bottem but not to the sides of the bowl. Mine probably sticks a little more than the picture sometimes but it's all good! I've made this recipe with and without dough enhancer and with and without bread flour. It's always good! My next attempt will be with wheat flour. Maybe I'll add a picture then!