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No Knead Bread: Bread Mix in a Jar

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

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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

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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

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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

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Daily Bread Making With A Zojirushi Bread Machine

Is it possible to do daily bread making? In a modern life? It is if you have a few tools and techniques on hand. A few years back Kirk surprised me with a Zojirushi BB-CEC20 Home Bakery Supreme 2-Pound-Loaf Breadmaker (there’s a mouthful!) to replace my worn out old bread machine. Since then, daily bread has… Continue reading Daily Bread Making With A Zojirushi Bread Machine