Hexagon Quilting

Loved the sunshine we had today along with the warmer weather. With another snowstorm scheduled for tomorrow, I'm glad I was able to sit in my kitchen in the wonderful heat that the sun gave me through my window.

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Yesterday I had a hankering for some Red River Cereal bread so I took out the ingredients and started making it as the starter has to be made 12-15 hours before. Well, today I woke up and really enjoyed making the bread.

Here is the recipe if anyone would like to try it out.

Red River Cereal Bread

Night before:

1 cup red river cereal

1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour

1 1/4 cup lukewarm water

1/2 tsp instant yeast

Mix well, cover with plastic wrap and leave 12-15 hours.

Next day:

2 cups whole wheat flour

2 to 2 1/2 cups bread flour ( I use all purpose and it works good)

1 3/4 cups lukewarm water

3 tbsp melted butter

1/4 cup honey ( I did not have any so I will use molasses)

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp instant yeast

Add the lukewarm water and mix till it is well incorporated then add the melted butter and honey and mix, then add the whole wheat flour, salt and instant yeast and mix till blended. Add in a little at a time about 1/2 to 3/4 of the white flour and mix with a wooden spoon (I use my Kitchen Aid) Place some flour on a flat surface and pour the dough mixture on it. Slowly continue to add more flour and knead 8-10 minutes. Keep this dough on the sticky side. Add a little oil to a large bowl, place the dough into the bowl and turn to lightly coat all the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.

Pour out dough onto a flat surface (try not to work out the dough too much) Cut dough in half then in 3rds. Shape each piece into a ball. Place in 2 9x5 loaf pans and let rise 1 hour. After the dough has risen, take a sharp knife and score the top of each ball. Bake in 375F oven for 30-40 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack. It is a heavy bread so don't be surprised.

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I am also having fun making more baby hats for the nursery at our local hospital.

I'm thinking I'm so hooked on making these. ;-)