October 10, 2012 - 4:41pm
The things that can make your day...
The last few weeks have sucked TREMENDOUSLY around here. Good bread is how I cope. In order to stop the current round of chaos that was the wind down for bedtime last night, I offered to the kids that we should mix up dough.
400g flour
2 pinches of yeast
8g salt
300g water
I wanted a wet, tasty dough that would be ready in time for dinner the next day. I woke up today and at 3 or so punched it down and shaped it. A couple hours later I put it in the oven. Half an hour at 425 later, this is what I pulled out of the oven:
The loaves are almost round. ROUND. Can't believe it.
Basic things can make you so happy.
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Great way to redirect behavior! How nice to have something so simple to toss together easily without a big fuss...and then the fun of expectation to see what will result the following day. Bet your kiddos enjoyed these. They look great and a nice size for small slices and a quick bite to eat. Smart mom :-)
Hope things settle down BUT with kids/family/life I know something is always brewing :-O. Bread baking is my saving Grace too.
Take Care,
Janet
Great way to redirect behavior! How nice to have something so simple to toss together easily without a big fuss...and then the fun of expectation to see what will result the following day. Bet your kiddos enjoyed these. They look great and a nice size for small slices and a quick bite to eat. Smart mom :-)
Hope things settle down BUT with kids/family/life I know something is always brewing :-O. Bread baking is my saving Grace too.
Take Care,
Janet