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No-knead bread, originally uploaded by fuzuoko.
OK, So after some internet research I decided on a bread baking method that I think will work for us. The only thing is that it requires a few equipment purchases, specifically a covered La Cloche and maybe a proofing basket. The La Cloche is a covered clay baking pot. I found a great site with videos and such on it called breadtopia.com
I am a mom to three home schooled children. We are very busy and simplified methodsĀ that are also economical usually work best …
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I found a great recipe for homemade bread over at SoCal Pastry Chef.
It was pretty easy but I have never had great luck with my bread. I did have honey on had so I used some sugar and I didn’t have bread flour so I added a little bit of gluten. The bread did taste good but was heavy and a little too moist.
Next time I am going to use the honey and maybe adjust the flour and knead it a little more. I think part of the problem might …
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We have started eating eggs for breakfast everyday. It’s great. They are easy to make and the protien really helps keep my kids full until lunch.
My favorite is poached and I use this great poacher. It’s quick and easy. Getting the eggs to the right softness is easy.
Just make sure when you are in a rush you remember to put water in the pan or you will end up with a fried egg instead. Not to mention you might ruin the pan. Lesson learned.
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My hubby sent me this. Enjoy
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I like to use wheat flour in pasta. This recipes is one cup wheat and one cup white. The local co-op carries local wheat and white flour. With the flour I put about a 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt and mix
Whisk two eggs and two teaspoons olive oil together. Then while mixing with the paddle I add the egg mixture to the flour. After mixing it will look crumbly.
Take it out of the mixer and knead it til it comes together in a ball. I live in the desert …






