I have a new hobby. And it brings me immense amounts of joy. I decided in 2010 we would start making our own bread. And by we, I mean me. So we haven’t bought bread in 2010. And I don’t intend to ever again. Cause once you go homemade you can’t go back. Or something.
And you also can’t stop eating it. When this started we were polishing off entire loaves in one day. We have simmered down a bit and are now consuming a normal amount. But it is not helping my massive carb addiction. This stuff is amazing.
Mainly I am making breads from Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day
But I have tried some other breads too. Some more traditional breads that require kneading and rising and rising again.. And there is something super therapeutic about it. First there is the kneading. The repetitive nature of shaping the dough just does something to you. Since I’m not handy, I don’t make anything with my hands. And cooking doesn’t give you that either. But bread making does. It takes a long time. A lot of waiting. And I don’t know about your life, but mine could stand some slowing down at times. Some patience and some waiting.
I am loving my journey towards more whole foods and thus far, bread making has been my favorite part by far. I honestly can’t wait to make a new loaf each week. So don’t be intimidated by it. Especially with the 5 minute breads. Give it a try. I think you will be shocked at how delicious it is.
For more tips, head over to We Are That Family.
anne
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says:
Bread slathered in bread, huh? Mmm.
Also, I’m going to need to borrow that book from you. I have been wanting to start making my own bread but haven’t gotten to it yet.
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February 23rd, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Mandy
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I’ve been trying to bake more bread lately. We love homemade bread!
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February 24th, 2010 at 12:06 am
The Saved Quarter
says:
Oh, I’ve been thinking about getting this book! I’m glad to hear it’s a hit in your house. I may break down and use my Swagbucks for it.
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February 24th, 2010 at 12:09 am
Jennwith4
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I’ve just started making my own bread and I’ve been loving it. I want to go completely homemade and not buy bread anymore as well. This week my daughter wanted hot dogs for dinner so I bought the dogs and not the buns because I want to try my hand at making them. =) I’ve heard about that Artisan Bread book before and I’m gonna have to get it. The book I have is Bread Machine Baking and I’ve been tweaking the recipes to bake in the oven.
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Diaper Diaries
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February 24th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
The Artisan book has a hotdog and hamburger bun recipe. I haven’t tried it yet, but that would be fun.
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February 24th, 2010 at 12:47 am
Samantha @ Mama Notes
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I TRY to make my won bread but it never works!! I don’t knwo what Im doing wrong, its so frustrating! S
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February 24th, 2010 at 7:00 am
seriously check out those books. It makes things so easy!!
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February 24th, 2010 at 1:19 am
mandi@itscome2this
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That’s awesome! Do you find that you eat more?? That’s my problem with homemade bread … it’s too dang yummy!!
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Diaper Diaries
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February 24th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Initially definitely. But now that the novelty has worn off we all eat as much as usual.
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February 24th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Sarah @ Ordinary Days
Twitter: OrdinarySarah
says:
We make our own too and have for awhile. We use a bread machine but apparently they aren’t made for frequent use (every other day) and we’ve broken about 3 of them so far.
So I’ve made my fair share of handmade bread between machines too. Isn’t it great knowing what is in your bread. Just look at a bread label. It’s shocking all the crap they try to squeeze into plain old bread.
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February 24th, 2010 at 8:28 am
I actually just ditched my bread maker because I think it tastes so much better when I make my own. If you lived closer I would give you mine!!
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February 24th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Brenda
says:
I used to make bread, and really enjoyed it. I haven’t taken the time to schedule it back in lately. I miss the smell of rising dough. Thanks for posting this.
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February 24th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Tara
says:
5 minutes? No kneading? Sign me up! But first tell me, are they bread machine books because my bread machine is on it’s last loaf and sounds like it’s about to go into orbit any moment.
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February 24th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
nope. No bread machine needed. In fact I am getting rid of mine cause I like these so much better.
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February 24th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Staci Brown
says:
Impressive! I have a bread maker but haven’t used it in years! It came with a recipe book and a few weeks ago, I got up the urge to try and make a whole wheat bread. It had some types of flour I had never heard of before, so I’m glad to find your recipes. I’ll have to try them
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Diaper Diaries
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February 24th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
These breads don’t even use a bread maker. And no weird flour. You should check it out.
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February 24th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Olivia
says:
I’ve been all about making bread this year as well! Love it!
The kids love making it too!
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February 24th, 2010 at 11:44 am
jennybek
says:
I love fresh warm bread smothered in butter. My thighs can testify of this. BUT. And it’s a big one. My oven is broken. Right now I’m making everything on the stovetop and lamenting my inability to make bread. Thanks for rubbing it in my face! (sarcasm intended)
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February 24th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
so sad. So sorry.
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February 24th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
marybeth @ www.babygoodbuys.com
says:
I have the artisan breads book but I’ve never cracked it open! It’s nice to hear that you like the Healthy Breads. I’ll have to check that one out, too!
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February 24th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Allison
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I love making bread too, as long as it’s using my bread machine. I haven’t bought store bread in almost 9 months. I probably never will again (until the bread machine breaks, that is).
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February 24th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
angela sackett
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yum! need to do this – want to do this, and you make it look do-able!! thank you – i’m now going to subscrible to your adorable blog!
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February 24th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
awww. thank you!!!
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February 24th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Jamie
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Ooohhhh, I’ve been thinking about making homemade bread ever since I found out I could make it with my food processor! I have a recipe for Old Fashioned Sally Lund bread that I really, really am itching to try out. Which recipes have you tried out so far?
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February 24th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Joan Fisher
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Jill, I too got hooked on that Artisan Bread in 5 Min a Day and Al and I would consume an entire rustic loaf or almost each time. Some Canadian friends said that their flour and yeast is different (I’ll buy the flour difference but to me yeast is yeast) so they brought me some of their flour and yeast this fall. Once again I’ve been baking bread as my scales can confirm. Makes great toast too, eh?
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February 25th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Melissa
says:
Thanks for the recommendations. I’ve seen other posts about the books but never did get one. I’m getting one now. Thanks!!
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March 1st, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Vanderbilt Wife
says:
Homemade bread with butter and marmalade is my absolute favoritest thing in the entire world.
I love the artisan bread method, but I also love kneading and watching bread rise into a big poofy ball. Ahhh.
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