Day 169

Bread baking is going really well. I am baking for family, mostly, and, so far, everyone says they enjoyed it. It is so hard for me to be comfortable with this! I do not want anyone to say they liked it if they did not!

So far, I have made two loaves of ciabatta, and three sandwich loaves; all much better than in the past.

I made these last week. Ciabatta.
My first sandwich loaf.
Simple recipe, first rise in two hours, second rise one hour, bake forty minutes.
Crumb for first loaf. Not bad.

The sandwich bread is so tender that even Ivan can eat the crust. Success.

We took a loaf to la Doctora this morning, after Ivan’s follow up appointment. She was excited to receive it. She does not have time to make homemade bread. I do.

But, until I can find the perfect loaf, stay happy, stay healthy, stay safe. Wash your hands, cover your mouth, and protect your loved ones.