Have you tried using Bread Tubes for baking with refrigerated dough?

[its_me_susan]

Are they difficult to use & clean? I have one... can I use refrigerated dough?

Thanks!
Susan

 

[jenniferlynne]

I have used mine and it worked great. I just used a tube of Pillsbury French Bread dough. Someone told me you are supposed to cut a piece off the end of the dough before you put it in the tube. She said she did that and it turned out funny. I have never cut it off and it turns out fine. My cousin tried to make a homemade pumpkin bread and it started running out all over the place. She said once it stopped, it baked fine and turned out great, but what a mess!!!

 

[its_me_susan]

I have used mine and it worked great. I just used a tube of Pillsbury French Bread dough. Someone told me you are supposed to cut a piece off the end of the dough before you put it in the tube. She said she did that and it turned out funny. I have never cut it off and it turns out fine. My cousin tried to make a homemade pumpkin bread and it started running out all over the place. She said once it stopped, it baked fine and turned out great, but what a mess!!!

So you use the whole dough stick (it's huge)? Stuff it in?
Thanks for your help!

 

[jenniferlynne]

Yep, I just shoved it down in there and it baked fine. It took at least an hour, but turned out great. Like I said, a friend said she cut the end off to make it fit better and it didn't turn out right. Just make sure you sit it upright in the oven.

 

[Cindycooks]

YES use the whole roll of the French Bread. It turns out great - I baked like 6 ahead of time for my daughters wedding, cut them into the little flower shapes and froze them in gallon ziploc bags. They were awesome with a cheese spread & we used some for open face chicken salad. Got lots of compliments.

 

[its_me_susan]

Thanks ladies!!!! Really takes an hour? I only have one.... Hmmmm. Ok how about cleaning? DW safe?

 

[jenniferlynne]

I looked on the PIG (product information guide) and it said it does need to be hand washed or it will rust. I guess this is why mine is all rusty. When my son was 1, he use to sneak it out of the cabinet, take the ends off, and put his leg in it and walk around like he had a peg leg. I was always sticking it in the dishwasher.

 

[chef_leeanne]

Susan - the bread tube is NOT dishwasher safe!

I LOVE my bread tube. It is a lot of fun to use.

Jenniferlynne - In the VERY old Seasons Best the instructions for making the canape bread, it said to cut off some of the dough from the loaf before baking. In the newer books it does not say to do this.

I have attached some bread tube recipes and ideas. I don't remember where I got this from.

Have fun!

Lee Anne

 

[krzymomof4]

I was the one who cut the ends off the bread when I borrowed it from jenniferlynne. I had used it for one of my first shows before I bought my own. She told me how much she loved it and let me try it out. I followed the PIG that came in it and it says to cut 2 inches of dough from one end. I did that and when it was done baking, one end of it didn't form. Now when I use it I use the whole thing and do not cut any off. Just cram it in there.

 

[chef_leeanne]

I was the one who cut the ends off the bread when I borrowed it from jenniferlynne. I had used it for one of my first shows before I bought my own. She told me how much she loved it and let me try it out. I followed the PIG that came in it and it says to cut 2 inches of dough from one end. I did that and when it was done baking, one end of it didn't form. Now when I use it I use the whole thing and do not cut any off. Just cram it in there.

After reading your post you got me thinking, so I dug around till I found my PIG. We are BOTH right.... it says when using a one pound loaf of thawed, frozen bread dough to cut off 2 inches of dough. When using refrigerated bread dough just bake it (no cutting required).

I forgot all about being able to use frozen bread dough! I'm glad I got out my use and care card!

Lee Anne

 

[PCAbby]

Love the ideasThanks for posting the ideas- I have the older bread tubes (the star shape and the scalloped-I used to have the heart one but my dog recently chewed it up )
I usually just use them for the refridgerated frenchbread. One time one using the star shaped on , I heard a POP! in the oven and the cover had popped off. Maybe this is why they were improved! so I do remove a piece if I am using the star.

 

[jenniferlynne]

The old tubes didn't have a hole in the for the steam to get out. My tube is the old one. My husband just drilled a hole in one end.

 

[its_me_susan]

The old tubes didn't have a hole in the for the steam to get out. My tube is the old one. My husband just drilled a hole in one end.

I just acquired a star tube; is this an old one?

 

[jenniferlynne]

I don't know if any of the other shapes ever had holes in the ends or not. If not, just poke a hole in it with an ice pick or something, and it should be fine.

 

[showmehow2]

Star tubeYes, the star tube is an old one. I'd love to get a couple of the old shapes - my kids love sandwiches made with the different bread shapes.

 

[ShanaSmith]

I use the old square ones to mold soap, and two minute fudge. (wash well between uses) I love it becuase it just slides out and you can cut into even pieces.

 

[TriciaAnn]

Which Bread Tubes?Does anyone have a preference when it comes to the 3 differnt shapes of the bread tubes? Also, when the bread is cooked, does it come out really dark brown or does it come out light brown? Is one shape easier to work with than the others?

 

[BethCooks4U]

Does anyone have a preference when it comes to the 3 differnt shapes of the bread tubes? Also, when the bread is cooked, does it come out really dark brown or does it come out light brown? Is one shape easier to work with than the others?

All the shapes work about the same as long as you oil the tube well. If you're using it for a show I would definitely use the scalloped one because it's the only one they can buy!

The bread comes out light brown if you cook it for 50 minutes.

 

[its_me_susan]

All the shapes work about the same as long as you oil the tube well. If you're using it for a show I would definitely use the scalloped one because it's the only one they can buy!

The bread comes out light brown if you cook it for 50 minutes.

How do you oil well? Seems difficult?

 

[fruit76loop]

How do you oil well? Seems difficult?

I use my kitchen spritzer and it works wonderful!

 

[rennea]

I just made banana bread tonight and it ran all over my oven. Does anybody have any pointers on what to do differently?

 

[DebbieJ]

I just made banana bread tonight and it ran all over my oven. Does anybody have any pointers on what to do differently?

You have to add less liquid than your recipe calls for. The bread tube is for thicker, denser breads. Your usual quick bread batters will be way too thin.

 

[rennea]

I used a recipe off of here. The only liquid was one egg and 1/4cup of butter!! I'll have to maybe cut down on the butter

 

[Molly Jo]

I have a bread tube and I use it all the time, as a matter of fact it is my oven right now!! I use it for the Tex Mex Chicken melts and also the vegetable mini quiches in the All The Best Cookbook. It also have the recipe for the Canape bread in it! My host today is making ice cream in hers, can't wait to see how it turns out!

 

[jdavis]

I just made banana bread tonight and it ran all over my oven. Does anybody have any pointers on what to do differently?

I haven't used mine yet for anything but the french bread loaf recipes, but from everything that I have heard you want to either take a slice of bread and put in the bottom of the tube, or put aluminum foil around the bottom and up the sides.

 

[Lisa/ChefBear]

two minute fudge - Shana - Please share recipe....Shana,

I've love your 2 minute fudge recipe you put in this.

I also use mine for soap, make the nicest hostess gifts and unique gift ideas for people. I generally take to a couple shows in fall and tell how I make them and sell lots of them.

Lisa

 

[pampchefrhondab]

Does anyone have soap recipes? I'd love to make some.

 

[rennea]

I haven't used mine yet for anything but the french bread loaf recipes, but from everything that I have heard you want to either take a slice of bread and put in the bottom of the tube, or put aluminum foil around the bottom and up the sides.

Thanks so much, I'll try this today. The banana bread after it stopped running out the end did turn out inside. It was very tasty, I just had to slice the messy end off and clean my oven

 

[Harrle]

I just made banana bread tonight and it ran all over my oven. Does anybody have any pointers on what to do differently?

I have been told to use parchement paper...I think I cut the pp and folded it in half and then placed over one end and then put the cover on.. I think foil would be easier to use and form though. I also put a baking sheet on the rack below so I wouldn't have to clean my oven! It was a long time ago - before the two kids started draining my brain!

Leea

 

[jrstephens]

I tried banana bread in mine this week with a disaster. I put foil on the ends and it still spilled out. I did forgot to reduce the liquid though. I will try it again when I get up enough nerve. Boy i was glad I had seen the suggestions to put a pan under it, ha! Here is a recipe that I use mine for all of the time, called North Stars. They are delicious! I got the recipe from here somwhere.