Bread, Bread and more Bread….

I was so sad to see summer come to an end…really sad!!
Somehow though my internal Autumn clock kicked and the desire to be a bit more domestic started to kick in as well.  Of course baking went right to the top of my list because I love to bake on the cool and rainy days we started having.

It's been a while since I have made sourdough bread, but I was craving the fresh bread smells and the yumminess of that fresh bread, so I broke out the dried starter that I had put away and within a few days, using @elaineboddy's instructions, my starter was happy, bubbly and ready to use.

The loaf above is so scrumptious!  It's a combination of strong bread flour, lemon, thyme and parmasan cheese.  I think it is my most favorite so far!  It was extremely moist and I was so happy with the crumb.

I was also craving some broccoli soup. I know, a bit strange because I'm not a huge broccoli fan, but I do love it in soup.  It's not something that I would make very often because the reason it tastes so good is because it is filled with yummy things like a fair amount of butter, cream and cheese.  SO good (but soooo bad)!

This loaf I made for a co-worker who love Cinnamon Raisin Toast.  I have made Spelt Sourdough, Whole Wheat and Pretzels a few times.
I quickly remembered why though I don't make or eat bread products very often…it kicks up my inflammation, especially in my back and hips to a very painful level.  So I will back off baking for a while…or….I will bake for others…or freeze because, as you can see….

I went a little crazy trying to find flour during the quarantine last year.  I'm trying to use up this flour.  If you know anyone who likes whole wheat flour, I am happy to send it to them for the shipping cost only, because I don't use it as much as the others. 
It's King Arthur whole wheat.

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Have a great weekend!!  It's a beautiful day up here in the North Country!!