
A historical bread from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900). Twenty-five Per Cent Substitute
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
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dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm liquid
mix wheat flour and rice flour together
add three cups to liquid and beat until smooth
add shortening, the rest of the flour and salt, knead until smooth
let raise in warm place free from draft until double in bulk, about two hours
mould into loaves, place in well-greased pans, cover, let raise until double in bulk, about one hour
bake forty-five minutes in hot oven, reducing heat after first fifteen minutes
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The 28% rice flour substitution creates a lighter, more tender crumb because rice flour lacks gluten-forming proteins, resulting in less protein network development. The extended two-hour first rise allows the wheat flour's gluten to develop fully while the yeast produces carbon dioxide, compensating for the structural weakness from rice flour. Starting in a hot oven (450°F) then reducing heat creates initial oven spring and crust formation before the interior sets, preventing collapse from the weakened gluten structure.
The dough can be refrigerated after the first rise for up to 24 hours. Shape into loaves, place in greased pans, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Allow loaves to come to room temperature and complete their second rise (this will take 2-3 hours) before baking.
Store completely cooled bread in an airtight plastic bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. The rice flour content makes this bread dry out faster than all-wheat bread. For longer storage, slice and freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Toast slices directly from frozen or thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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The dough can be refrigerated after the first rise for up to 24 hours. Shape into loaves, place in greased pans, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Allow loaves to come to room temperature and complete their second rise (this will take 2-3 hours) before baking.
Store completely cooled bread in an airtight plastic bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. The rice flour content makes this bread dry out faster than all-wheat bread. For longer storage, slice and freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Toast slices directly from frozen or thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes.