While I love my bread machine (and seriously, it makes life so much easier), having a few tricks for quick bread, that doesn't need a machine is a must. I have a basic no-knead bread recipe I have used for quite some time. And as a bonus? It fits into a quart mason jar, so… Continue reading No Knead Bread: Bread Mix in a Jar
Winter Solstice: Gifts of Light
Winter Solstice: Winter comes. The night is long and dark. But there is hope: every day after brings more light. Give the gift of light, and maybe even warmth if you can. Snuggle in and hibernate. This year I spent the last week of Fall making candles, to give as gifts, to friends and neighbors.… Continue reading Winter Solstice: Gifts of Light
Herb Focaccia Bread
Even with cold weather, and freezes, I find in the PNW that my hardier herbs are still usable in winter. Rosemary is great, even when it's frozen. This a great recipe for soup nights. Herb Focaccia Bread Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (115-120ºF) 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 Tbsp dry yeast 1 tsp fine sea… Continue reading Herb Focaccia Bread
Grinding Wheatberries and Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
Awhile back Kirk bought us a Victorio grain mill. Manual? Sure. And whisper quiet….unlike doing it my Vitamix blender’s dry container…where you need hearing protection. And you get a light upper arm workout. It only took 5-10 minutes to grind up enough flour for 2 loaves bread (and that was being interrupted constantly by 2 small… Continue reading Grinding Wheatberries and Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
Garlic and Rosemary Loaves
Garlic & Rosemary Bread Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour + more for dusting 2 Tbsp Vital Wheat Gluten Flour 1½ cups warm water 1 Tbsp raw honey (or agave nectar for vegan) 2 tsp active dry yeast 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ tsp fine sea salt 7 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary,… Continue reading Garlic and Rosemary Loaves