Attempt Number 1

[talkingdonkey]

 Attempt number one in making bread has been a failure. The bread turned out too salty (despite the fact that I used only half of the amount of salt one should use) and the loaf did not rise for reasons unknown. For future loaves, I think that I will add more yeast and use rubber gloves since I don't like the feel of sticky dough all over my hands

Comments

[kountess_k]

What could have happen with the yeast not rising is that the yeast died. If exposed too hot water it'll just kill it. I often have that problem when i bake with yeast.

Sounds like an easy recipe.

[talkingdonkey]

I figured I should use something easy for my first time. A bread virgin, I am not longer.

[saragoose]

I'm certainly not an expert but a few suggestions:
-1-1.5 teaspoons of salt is usually what I put in (your new modification seems right).
-Make sure you mix the salt in really well with the flour before adding the yeast
-1 teaspoon might still not be enough yeast, but depends how long you rise it for
-Add the liquid in small amounts because you might not need it all, and that should help with the stickiness

Good luck!

[talkingdonkey]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll give them a go the next time.