I was recently sent a free copy of The Green Market Baking Book to review. The Green Market Baking Book is a collection of recipes contributed by bakers and chefs in “a desire to give people alternatives to baking with refined sugar and artifical sugar products, and to encourage them to support their local food communities.”
What I liked best about the Green Market Baking Book is the information it gives on baking with what’s in season. The recipes are arranged according to season and there’s great information about what produce is available that season, as well information on choosing and storing that season’s produce. There’s also great information for sugar substitutions in your own recipes.
The book is well organized and beautifully designed, but I was disappointed that there were no photographs in the cookbook. A mouth-watering picture always motivates me to try a recipe.
My son was home sick from school and I was making him chicken noodle soup, so I decided to make the Green Market Baking Book Honey Whole Wheat Bread to accompany the soup.
The recipe uses a blend of whole wheat flour and bread flour, so the bread is nice and light, not heavy like some wheat breads I’ve made. The honey shines through and gives it a slightly sweet flavor. It was wonderful hot out of the oven, but even better toasted with jam the next morning!
I look forward to trying out more of the Green Market Baking Book recipes when our local farmer’s market opens in June.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 teaspoon dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3/4 cup whole milk (I used 1%)
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vital wheat gluten (my addition)
- 2 to 3 cups bread flour (I used less than 2 cups)
Directions
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Add two teaspoons of the honey and allow the yeast to sit for 10 minutes, or until foamy.
- Combine the milk, honey and butter together over low heat until the butter melts. (I did this step in a microwave safe measuring cup in the microwave.) Add this to the yeast.
- In a large bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, salt and vital wheat gluten. Add the liquids and stir until well mixed. Add one cup of bread flour then gradually continue to add as much of the remaining flour necessary until the dough forms a ball.
- Knead the dough for 7 to 8 minutes.
- Put the dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl and cover. Place in a warm space until the dough doubles in size.
- Punch down the dough and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Form the dough into loaves and place them in greased loaf pans, or form into rounds and place on a baking sheet. Cover the dough and allow it to rise again until double in size.
- Bake at 350º for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bread is baked through and firm to touch. (The oven temperature was omitted in the cookbook but 350º worked well.)
Notes
slightly adapted from Green Market Baking Book
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oooh… this sounds like a great book! your bread is beautiful too! there is nothing better than toast when you are feeling sick… guess i should have had you bring me this!
It’s lovely Barbara…and toasted looks very very addictive. I like books that go seasonal, and yes, would have been wonderful if it had pictures. I love the look of this bread!
Lovely loaves! Healthy and perfect for breakfast…
Cheers,
Rosa
This bread looks beautiful. I can almost taste it.
What beautiful bread. On my list of kitchen goals this year was to find a great loaf of bread and it sure would be nice if it was whole wheat. Looks great!
I got a copy of that book too and I haven’t even looked at it yet, yikes! You just inspired me to get my butt into gear.
I know what you mean about photos. They should add yours to this recipe:) My husband is a honey connoisseur of sorts, so we have quite a variety. I’ll have to try this. It turned out great, Barbara.
This bread looks perfect. OMG! great post…
The book sounds awesome and the bread looks wonderful!!!
Barbara, your bread look so yummie, love the idea of whole wheat and honey…beautifully done. Have a great day!
Mmmm quel burro che si scioglie sul pane caldo mi ha fatto venire voglia di fare colazione a quest’ora…ha un bellissimo aspetto e deve essere delizioso.
Ciao a presto!
That looks like it would be delicious with a walnut butter or something like that too. Yum!
Your bread looks beautiful and for me, I love home-made bread toasted the most.
This bread is beautiful…and my favorite way to enjoy homemade bread is toasted! My mom makes some amazing bread – I don’t quite think I make it quite as good as her….however, having had some of her bread this last weekend and seeing your bread here makes me want to make my own loaf!
I really like the concept of that book. The bread looks great.
Those are beautiful loaves! If the rest of the recipes are like this, the book is a keeper, even without photos.
Those loaves of bread are gorgeous!!!
Owwwh…. This looks so good, I am craving a big tasty piece of bread, and yours is exactly what I want.
I am loving this recipe. Yum!
Gorgeous bread, it looks so perfect!
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Those are gorgeous!
There is nothing like homemade bread and yours looks perfect.
mmmm, i don’t know if life gets better then a hot loaf of bread right out of the oven. this is wonderful!
Goregous – i love that a book does it sesonal and then uses no sugar – i might have to pick one up.
That toast looks to die for… the texture is fabulous!
The toast is what looks good to me also…
Yum, with a little butter….
That is seriously one of the most beautiful looking bread loaves ever!
Those look wonderful The texture looks just right.
This looks heavenly! I am curious about the vital wheat gluten. Do I need that for this recipe? If so, where do I get it? Thanks for sharing!
Here’s some good info about vital wheat gluten http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/vital-wheat-gluten-16-oz. I haven’t used King Arthur’s but I love all of their products I’ve tried. Most of our local grocery stores carry it. It’s optional in the recipe, but it always makes me feel better to use it with whole wheat.
That is some good lookin’ bread, Barbara! Wow!
Oh man, no photographs! If all the recipes look are yummy as this bread I just might have to pick up this book next time I am in the bookstore.
Those are gorgeous loaves!!! whole wheat never looked better than in that last photo! buttered and perfect!
That bread looks wonderful, Barbara. I can’t wait until the farmer’s market opens in June, too. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday morning.
Your bread looks perfect! It sounds like a great cookbook.
Your bread looks delicious, Barbara. You just can’t beat home-baked bread.
I’m trying to bake more bread nowadays, this sounds fab!
You must have read my mind because I’ve been looking for a good honey whole wheat bread recipe. I can’t wait to try this recipe, I love making bread. And the bread you made is just gorgeous!
Looks great Barbara….I’ve got it bookmarked!
There’s nothing like a fresh loaf of bread – especially slathered with butter!!
Barbara – Thanks for supplying the pictures! Like you, I’m more motivated when I see the result and yours looks superb. I’ve saved this as a favorite link to my recipes folder and will try it as soon as I can grab a moment.
Hi! Just dropping by to tell you I included this post in my weekly round-up. Thank you for always having great quality posts to choose from.
That looks kind of perfect and very yummy!