Friday, 28 March 2025

Friday, 28-03-25

Morning, all.  It was a gorgeous day here yesterday, wall to wall sunshine and in that sunshine and out of the wind it felt quite warm.  Unfortunately, it does look a bit different this morning and we might get a bit of rain but it's supposed to brighten up later - so fingers crossed!

No sourdough news from yesterday apart from me finding a recipe for hot cross buns which I will try nearer to Easter, but I did have a go at a buckwheat and chia seed soda bread because buckwheat flour has minimal gluten and that's only because it's ground in a mill where flours containing gluten are also ground so Dove cannot guarantee that it is totally free.

Of course, I had to try an end crust and it is really rather nice.  Quite different but I'll make it again.  It's now safely tucked away in the freezer and I may produce some when friends, who need more or less gluten free food, come round for a meal.

I had two online classes yesterday and it was lovely - Lindsey did Groove out in her garden and I wished I could have been there but time was tight because the local Food Bank is only open on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 so I needed to drop this month's donation off before Groove.  So that's done and dusted now too.

Today the only thing in the diary is Slimming World after which I need to pop into Morrisons to get a few things for the evening pizza.  I know I don't NEED pepperoni but I want it!  :-)  
So it should be another easy day.
Have a great day yourselves too - stay safe and be happy.  xx
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  1. Jules28 March 2025 at 06:32

    That loaf looks delicious! At this rate, you'll be giving Paul Hollywood a run for his money. Xx

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    1. Joy29 March 2025 at 07:42

      lol. I wouldn't mind half the money he gets, that's for sure. xx

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  2. Cherie28 March 2025 at 06:54

    You'll be opening a bakery before we know it.

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    1. Joy29 March 2025 at 07:43

      < chuckle > When I was teaching, I made bread for a few of my colleagues. Now, I am happy to give it away. xx

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  3. Sue28 March 2025 at 10:13

    You must be getting quite a stash of various breads in your freezer. :-)

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    1. Joy29 March 2025 at 07:44

      Mmmm - too much, I think. After all, it's only me. It's a bit frustrating but I know Beth and Alex are always happy to take a loaf off my hands. xx

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  4. Anonymous28 March 2025 at 11:49

    Great loaf and will be tasty toasted too I think. Catriona

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    1. Joy29 March 2025 at 07:45

      Yes - I must try that before Dave and Anna are round again. I could do a pate and soda bread starter, couldn't I? xx

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  5. jabblog28 March 2025 at 12:39

    Ooh, I do like bread . . . too much!

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    1. Joy29 March 2025 at 07:46

      It's good stuff, isn't it. The staff of live, so to speak. I love the ancientness of it in what I try to do. xx

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  6. Jackie28 March 2025 at 22:57

    You bake such interesting breads.

    God bless.

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    1. Joy29 March 2025 at 07:46

      Thank you, Jackie. I'm enjoying this part of my life no end at the moment. xx

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  7. Sharon30 March 2025 at 02:21

    The bread looks lovely. I really enjoy homemade bread. Over here the bread bought in shops is so sweet. I don't think I'll ever get used to it! I did used to make my own (with the aid of my lovely bread machine!). I haven't for a while, but might drag it out again.

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    1. Joy30 March 2025 at 07:10

      I remember when I visited my brother in New Jersey ages ago how sweet the bread tasted. Not all that nice really. And our bought sliced bread is pappy and tasteless - the white is, anyway. The wholemeal is a bit nicer flavour but not a great texture. You can get lovely bread but have to pay such a lot for it that it's well worth making your own, even when you count the cost of fuel. xx

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