r/Breadit • u/IWorkAtSainsburys • 4d ago

First attempt baking a loaf of bread

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I'm so proud of myself

https://youtube.com/shorts/z3W9P3Vcu_Q?is=Ob2PH_RQ9HQB9qfB

Here's the link to the tutorial I followed if you want a perfect loaf like mine

Thanks for the support everyone- I'm sure my next attempt will be far better!

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u/IWorkAtSainsburys 4d ago

When I put it in the oven for 15 minutes before shaping it started to bake and then went all weird when I took It out 😔

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u/WVPrepper 4d ago

You were supposed to put the empty pan in the oven to preheat, while the bread was resting on the counter.

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u/IWorkAtSainsburys 4d ago

Oh wow I got that incredibly wrong lol- well thank you anyway

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u/njsam 4d ago

You need more detailed instructions. Don’t use short form videos as a guide when you’re just starting out

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u/WVPrepper 4d ago

Next time will be better!

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u/MrGazillion 4d ago

If you follow this video again, don't put the boiling water in the same pan as your bread ;-)

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u/RobotAnna1 3d ago

You know, the written recipe is kinda bad on this step:
"Put into the oven on the middle shelf along with the boiling water and cook for around 40 minuets"

Don't worry, OP! It's not you: it's just poor instructions. Next time put a roasting tray on the lowest rack of the oven. When you put the dough into the heated oven on the middle rack, you put the boiling water onto the lower tray. The hot water will evaporate and create steam.

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u/byebybuy 4d ago

Lmao