The Fresh Loaf

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Greetings from Hayward, California

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Anonymous baker (not verified)

Greetings from Hayward, California

Hello, all,

I have been lurking about this site for quite awhile now, every time I search for bread recipes or for help with something.  It occurred to me last night to register and join, so here I am.

I'm JoAnn, retired federal government engineer.  I am just an amateur home baker, but thanks to the posts here, I do OK.  The books I use for many of my recipes:  The Peter Reinhardt books, Carol Fields' The Italian Baker, and Josey Baker Bread.  I make the Quick Ciabatta recipe from here all the time, too.

I enjoy cooking in general, but really love to ferment things -- pickles, beer, sourdough, there is always something fermenting on my counter...  So the sourdough hearth loaves are what I really enjoy baking the most.

JoAnn

 

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Edo Bread

I may not really have the credentials and am not at all official.. but happy to jump in and say welcome to anyone that loves the sourdough!

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baybakin

welcome from a bit further north! (Oakland)

Lots of good information here, about all sorts of fermented goods, I dabble in all the things you listed as well, cheers to fermentation enthuasts!

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joann1536 (not verified)

I've been lurking about for a good couple of years now, and have obtained loads of great information!  Agree -- cheers to those who love to ferment things!