Dixie W's Foolproof 100% Whole Wheat Bread from Bosch

Dixie demonstrated how to make 100% whole wheat bread at our mid-week meeting.  She frequents the Bosch store bread-making classes and shared her knowledge with us. Here is a republications of the Bosch store recipe. Click here.

Dixie's Bosch Foolproof Bread

Dixie demonstrated how to make 100% whole wheat bread at our mid-week meeting. She frequents the Bosch store bread-making classes and shared her knowledge with us. Here is a republications of the Bosch store recipe.


Recipe Ingredient 
                        Whole Wheat                White                 Half & Half           Cinnamon Rolls


Water 90F                 6 C                  6-7 C                 6 C                   3 C

Salt                           2 T                    2 T                   2 T                    1 T

Oil                            ½ C                   ½ C                  ½ C                  1/4 C

Liquid Lecithin         2 T                    2 T                   2 T                   1 T

Honey                       2/3 C                 n/a                    ½ C                 ½ C

Brown Sugar             n/a                    n/a                    n/a                    n/a

Sugar                         n/a                    1 C.                  n/a                    n/a

Dough Enhancer        2 ½ T.               2 T.                 2 T.                  1 T.

Vital Wheat Gluten    2 T.                   2 T.                 2T.                   2 T.

Hard Wheat Flour      8 ½-15C           81/2 -16 C      7 white/7wheat    4-7.5C

Powdered Milk          n/a                    1 C                  n/a                   ½ C optional

Potato Flakes              n/a                   1 C                  n/a                   ½ C optional

Instant Yeast (SAF)    2 ½ T.              2 ½ T.             2 T.                 1 ½ T.

Mixing Instructions:

For Bosch Universal Wheat combine 6 C. warm water and 8-9 cups fresh wheat flour. Using the dough hook mix to paste consistency. Mix in 2 ½ T. yeast then add salt, honey, oil, lecithin and gluten. Turn machine to speed one and add additional flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. As motor bears down increase to speed 2 carefully in order to not add too much flour. Let knead 7-8 minutes and then add dough enhancer. Knead two more minutes for a total of 9-10 minutes. Use shortening on your hands to form loaves. Take dough immediately form bowl. Pinch off enough dough to fill non-stick loaf pans ½ -2/3 full. Press dough evenly into pan. Cover with plastic to keep moist and let rise until doubled (approx. 1 inch above top of pan.) Place in preheated oven at 350 F. Bake 30-35 minutes. Internal temperature will be 180-185F. Yield: 5-6 1 ½ lb. loaves.


For Bosch Universal White follow the same instructions as above except mix only 5-7 minutes once dough has pulled away from sides of bowl. Add dough enhancer after 5-6 minutes of kneading. Follow same baking instructions. Yield: 5-6 1 ½ lb. loaves.


For Bosch Universal Wheat/White combine 6 C. warm water, 7 C. wheat flour, 2 C. white flour. Using dough hook mix to paste consistency. Mix in 2 ½ T. yeast, salt, oil, honey and lecithin. Turn mixer to speed 1 and add additional flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl as motor bears down turn mixer to speed 2. Let knead for 4-5 minutes. Add dough enhancer and let knead 2 more minutes. If too sticky, add additional flour to eliminate stickiness. Take immediately out of bowl. Fill loaf pans ½ full and press dough down into pan. Follow wheat bread baking instructions. Yield is approx. 5-6 1 ½ lb. loaves.


For Bosch Universal Cinnamon Rolls use the same mixing instructions as Wheat Bread. Remove the dough once it is kneaded and roll it out on a lightly oiled surface into a large rectangle about 16” x 36” and ¼” thick. Melt 6 T. butter and spread over dough. Spread 1 ½ C. brown sugar and 1 T. cinnamon evenly over dough. Roll up dough jelly roll style seam side down on table. Cut into 1 inch slices with floss or string. Slide string under the roll, cross it over the top, and pull apart. Place rolls on oiled baking sheet. Let rise until double in size. Bake at 350 F for 13-18 minutes. Yield 32 rolls.
(Glaze: Mix 3-4 T. milk and 2 C. powdered sugar together till you have a syrup consistency. Flavor with 1 t. of vanilla and ¼ t. of almond flavoring. I add a sprinkle of salt, too. –Karen)

Also, if you're wondering what lecithin is click here.

What is Lecithin?

Dixie W's Bosch bread recipe called for lecithin.  Some of the ladies asked what it was. Here's a bit of what I found:

LECITHIN - Naturally occurring in soybeans, available in liquid or granule form; used to lightly coat baking pans to prevent sticking (use 1/3 part liquid lecithin with 2/3 part oil); it is a fat emulsifier and can be added to smoothies, in Better Butter recipes, in bread dough and other baked goods. http://realfoodliving.com/faqs/real-foods-glossary


Dough enhancer is listed separately from lecithin in the Bosch "Foolproof Bread" recipe, but lecithin is one of numerous dough enhancers.  Lecithin "[h]elps keep bread fresher longer & works with the gluten to make a lighter bread. It also helps make the bread moister and acts as a mild preservative. Made from soy or egg yolks. Comes in liquid or granular form. Use: 1 Tablespoon per cup of flour." http://www.breadmachinedigest.com/tips/dough-enhancers-and-how-to-use-them.php   Eggs, sugar, honey, oil, everything other than flour, water, yeast and salt are dough enhancers.

Marta D's Bread Machine Bread--White and 68%Whole Wheat

Read how Marta D. makes this awesome white bread and her fluffy 68% whole wheat bread.  Click here.

Multigrain Bread from Cooks Illustrated

I thought this bread was great!
Click here for the recipe.

What is Lecithin

Dixie's recipe for "Foolproof Bread" from the Bosch store calls for lecithin. Here's what I found: http://kokopellikaren.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-is-lecithin.html

I should have the recipe up soon.

LaRon's Creamy White Chili

3 chicken breasts
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 Tb oil
1 medium onion
3 cans great Northern beans
1 - 2 cups chicken broth
2 small cans green chilies
1 tsp salt
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cream or milk

Drain and rinse beans. In large skillet heat oil, chicken, garlic powder, and onion until chicken is cooked. Add beans, broth, chilies, and spices. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add sour cream and cream.

choco-cherry cheesecake bars

INGREDIENTS
1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
1 egg, separated
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 drops red food coloring
1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, finely chopped, drained on paper towels
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup whipping cream

DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 350°F.
In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, break up cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat 1 egg white until frothy. Brush egg white over crust. Bake 3 minutes longer or until egg white is set.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add egg yolk, 2 eggs, the condensed milk, almond extract and food color; beat until well blended. Stir in chopped cherries.
Pour cherry mixture evenly over crust. Bake 16 to 20 minutes longer or until set. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, heat chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Cool 20 minutes.
Stir whipping cream into chocolate mixture until well blended. Spread over cooled bars.
Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.
Store in refrigerator.

Sour Cream Enchiladas

Julie P. alerted me to this recipe.  Her family reduced the amount of onions and proceeded to gobble the enchiladas up.  It uses bottled enchilada sauce for a very quick fix. Click here for the recipe.

Sour Cream Enchiladas

While Julie P. and I were waiting for the ward choir to arrive for an early morning warm-up I mentioned I smelled of etude parfum "browning brisket." Julie said hers was "sour cream enchiladas."  One thing lead to another and Julie revealed her recipe source, http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/01/sour-cream-enchiladas/ Check it out for a step-by-step how to and nifty recipe printing.  The site is full of beautiful photos and Ree, the blogger, is a hoot!

This recipe calls for cilantro.  I love this herb. Two of my six kiddies hate it.  Majority rules.  I've got a great south window for wintering over this cilantro plant I dug up from the garden last Fall.  Try starting basil from seed in doors for those gourmet recipes of yours. Beware of cheap potting soil--it doesn't absorb water very well.  I know. I tried it.