Posted in The Homestead

Today I baked my first ever really homemade bread. I didn't use a machine or a kneader. I had the opportunity to go into town and the library today, but after an undecided morning (I hate  it when I can't make up my mind), I chose to stay at home. I'm sure I would have come home hot and frazzled. Instead I'm feeling cooler and productive having just put my first loaf in the oven, along with some buns to go with our dinner tonight. It didn't take that long either and the kneading sure was a good workout for my arms. Now if I could only get up earlier in the morning I could do this every day. I hope it's cooked through, but I cant wait to try it. The only thing is, it's not wholemeal, as I didn't have any in stock, so it is a (gasp) white loaf, but it was fun to do all the same.

While I'm here, I made my jam yesterday, and it turned out great.