Yum...there's nothing like the smell of fresh bread...
I've been making it off and on for a couple of years but have never quite got the feel for how it is supposed to look at different stages. I've never actually seen anyone make bread...so when I was learning to knead, I wasn't sure at what point it I should stop. Recently, I decided to view some videos on YouTube regarding bread making. They have sure come in handy. I learned to knead till the bread is elastic feeling; learned to not let the bread rise so long that it becomes spongy; and also learned a very handy trick about spraying the bread with water every 10 mins. while baking to ensure a crispy, blistered top like bakery loaves! Yeah! The two loaves of sourdough I made yesterday turned out better than any I've ever made. The outside was crisp and the inside was just the right consistency. I was soooo excited! I bought some rye and wheat flour to try my hand at that next. It is so true that store bought bread has really no comparison with homemade fresh bread.
how come you didn't temp everyone else with the jellys you make; show them what you gave me and your dad, only we're waiting on the bread to go with it------. the jellies are good enough to eat without bread. i guess i should say take a picture of your jellies to add to the bread. STILL WAITING ON BREAD.
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