Sunday, January 23, 2011

Stretch and Fold





A few weeks ago I came across a bread making technique called *stretch and fold* ... So, I decided to look into it.
I watched a couple of YouTube vidoes...
It didn't look too difficult to do, so I decided to give it a try.
I used a basic bread recipe, reducing the flour to make a wet dough.
I followed along with the technique and turned-out a nice loaf of bread.
I actually like this technique better than the kneading, punch-down, rise technique.
My bread was not dense, but light and fluffy ... the way we like our sandwich bread.
I want to try some other breads using the Stretch and Fold method.
I'll let ya'll know how it goes!




Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Ice




We have several inches of snow. Then came the sleet and freezing rain. Now our part of the world is a beautiful ice palace.
Just about everything is closed. No mail delivery again today. The DOT and Police have made announcements to stay off the roads.
I'm happy to just stay home, keeping warm and cozy.
Last night for supper - a pot of chicken soup and loaf of fresh bread (new bread recipe and technique for another post).
Tonight it will be chili and cornbread.



Monday, January 10, 2011

The Warm, Sunny South



It's where I live.




But it's not so warm and sunny right now.


Today it is cold, windy, and there is a blanket of snow and ice.