Hi friends, As you know, I have been trying to master making bread for over a decade. I've gotten my regular sandwich bread down to a science (psst...I do take small orders if you want fresh homemade bread in your house). It's a honey wheat half-and-half bread. There are limited ingredients and I grind fresh flour each batch. You can find the … Read More »
Red Berry Buckwheat Bread
You all know I'm a bread fanatic. You see lots of piping hot loaves coming from my oven, and it all seems to work all of the time. Let me assure you, it doesn't! I go through batches that with giant air bubbles (my recent white bread) or some other effect I wasn't expecting. I've always fought with bread made with fresh-ground wheat flour … Read More »
Rustic Rye Bread
One of my favorite things to give at Christmas is homemade bread. It's a delicacy many don't have the time or patience to make, and the smallest children to the oldest grandparent appreciate it. If making bread interests you, rustic breads are a great place to start. Shaping the loaves is taken out of the equation. All you have to do is squish … Read More »
Homemade Hot Dog Buns
These hot dog buns were a mistake. Let's rewind a little bit. You guys know I love making my own bread. As time has gone on, I've gotten better at it, and I'm to the point where I can't buy the stuff at the stores. I know. I've become a bread snob. And it's getting worse. I think, "Gosh, if my bread is better, then maybe I should … Read More »
Multi Grain Bread
My basic bread recipe keeps evolving. It has now turned into a multi grain recipe, and I think we'll be making and eating this one for awhile. I'm working on taking full advantage of the nutrients of fresh ground whole wheat. I've also added cornmeal and ground flax seed for extra fiber. Making bread isn't always convenient, but it is … Read More »
