Whipping up a vast array of mouth-watering culinary treats is easy and enjoyable when you have Panasonic products to call upon in the kitchen.

There’s nothing quite like the smell of baking bread in the kitchen and Panasonic’s SD-2501 bread maker allows you to enjoy fresh bread whenever you want it.

Easy to use and even easier to clean, the SD-2501 bread maker also makes gluten-free bread and lets you get creative by using the Jam and Compote Mode to make your own delicious fruit spreads.

Panasonic’s large convection multi-function microwave ovens, meanwhile, offer the choice of microwave, convection bake, combination and grilling options, so you can enjoy the confidence of perfect meals every time. Advanced inverter technology allows you to use your microwave with greater control than ever before, cooking food more evenly, preserving texture and flavour and helping to prevent spill-overs and burnt edges. Auto sensor programs, meanwhile, take the hard work out of food preparation saving you time and energy. The stylish, contemporary design makes any of the models an ideal fit in a modern kitchen.

Below is a recipe for simple sourdough bread that utilises the power and technology of the SD-2501 and a Panasonic microwave. The whole family will enjoy the results and you’ll earn a reputation as a master baker.

Method

To make the sourdough culture

1tsp yeast

300g strong white flour

2tbsp balsamic vinegar

300ml water

1tsp sugar

Mix the sourdough ingredients in a glass bowl. Cover with a damp tea towel and tie it around the bowl with string.

Put it in the NN-CF770M microwave oven on the convection setting. Convection 40˚C for 6 hours and then leave overnight. Alternatively leave for at least 12 hours at room temperature.

To make the simple sourdough bread 

1tsp yeast

250g Strong white flour

1tsp sugar

1tsp salt

70ml water

250g sourdough culture

1.   Put all the ingredients into the bread pan.

2. Select the Basic Dough program (2hour 20m).

3.   Remove dough from the pan.  Shape into a cob, slightly scoring a cross on the top.

4.   Prove at 40˚C for 20-30mins or until doubled in size.  We did this in the NN-CF770M oven on the Convection setting.

5.   Bake at 220˚C for 15mins

One Comment on this article

  1. Love making bread at home. This is a magnificent image and great example of FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY. Excellent Focus, Depth Of Field, Composition, no background to detract the viewers eye. A number of lessons can be learnt from this photo. Thanks for sharing it, as we have on our Club FB page.

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