Yesterday was another lovely day. I finished off the washing and did most of the ironing: there's just a little bit left which I will do after I've sent this.
The bread came out lovely and I took it over to Beth's in the afternoon where I had a good old chat before coming back home.
The bread came out lovely and I took it over to Beth's in the afternoon where I had a good old chat before coming back home.
I think I might have already said that I'm not making bread for Lindsey as she's away for the week so I'm making some sourdough for myself this week. I tend to have a mix of sourdough and yeasted, depending on how much time and energy I have. Yeasted is a lot easier and very much quicker. The starter is just on its last stretch and then I can start the dough. It might be finished today or it might need the second rise in the fridge.
Then I want to make another batch for Diane to take when she comes around on Thursday so I will start that Tuesday.
And, finally, there will be more bread for Beth and Alex and I want to make some spiced Easter loaf (aka not-crossed loaf), pretty much the same as hot crossed buns but a lot less faff!
It's going to be a bready old week this week - how lovely!
Have you had a frost this morning too? Stay warm and cosy and see you tomorrow. xx
Then I want to make another batch for Diane to take when she comes around on Thursday so I will start that Tuesday.
And, finally, there will be more bread for Beth and Alex and I want to make some spiced Easter loaf (aka not-crossed loaf), pretty much the same as hot crossed buns but a lot less faff!
It's going to be a bready old week this week - how lovely!
Have you had a frost this morning too? Stay warm and cosy and see you tomorrow. xx
I think you have the beginnings of a successful bakery business! Your friends and family are so fortunate. Weather here very unpredictable, it is the start of the school holidays so it is no surprise. The egg hunt the two girls went on was freezing and afterwards I had all four grandchildren here as it was warmer than going out again somewhere. Instead we decorated some cakes and made bunny cards.xx
ReplyDeleteI do love the whole thing of bread making. It's just magic really, the way basic ingredients become something so delicious and so staple, not just here but worldwide.
DeletePoor girls, it's really not the day for a joyous Easter egg hunt. I hope they felt the eggs were worth it. Cooking and crafting sounds so much more fun. xx
We have torrential rain and high winds! Welcome to Spring. Catriona
ReplyDeleteYup! I've turned the heating up again . . . xx
DeleteVery cold here last night with a strong bitter wind but no frost this morning, thankfully. Still cold and windy, but not as bad as yesterday. You're quite the baker nowadays! Wish I lived near you! :-) xx
ReplyDeleteI wish you did too, Sooze - I'd happily gift you some bread! :-)
DeleteIt has to warm up soon and won't we be thankful when it does. xx
We didn't have a frost here this morning, but there is a bitterly cold wind. I'm feeling impatient and ready for some warmer weather now. X
ReplyDeleteIt's rainy, windy and chilly here now. The sunshine only lasted for a short while this morning. That's March for you - it seems to be going out like a lion, not a lamb. xx
DeleteI’ve been making hot cross bun loaf in the bread machine, it’s nice using the amount of spices we like and I add citrus peel as well as raisins - delicious
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Mmm - yes, citrus peel is so delicious.
DeleteI'm not making mine until Friday or Saturday - if I make it earlier, I will only eat it earlier! Loaves are more practical than buns, I think. xx
We are still having frost most nights but I see the next couple are all above freezing. Yippee!
ReplyDeleteThat will feel so good - and get better as the days pass. Lovely! xx
DeleteLovely and sunny and mild here today. We're having a couple of nice days before everything goes cold mid-week. Making the most of it while I can!
ReplyDeleteQuite right too. Maybe the next cold spell will be shorter and less severe for you. xx
DeleteI made two loaves of yeast bread today. I am trying to build up extra in the freezer as when the sons are home I just can't keep up.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
My Nanna used to call us gannets - after we had descended on her tea table, there was very little left! :-D xx
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