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On and off over the years I've made bread. It's never been particularly good and only ever OK at the best of times. Usually the dough would start sinking as soon as I put it in the oven.
Until last weekend. I followed yet another recipe almost to the letter. This time I did the kneading by hand, I've usually used a machine before. I was surpised by how little kneading was, err, needed and the mix was drier than I had made before. I was absolutely gobsmacked that it came out perfect. No excuses necessary. Wonderful in fact.
Yesterday I was somewhat apprehensive that time had come to make another one but, if anything, this was even better!.
I hope it's not too soon to say I've cracked it. I think I'll try some short baguettes next.
Until last weekend. I followed yet another recipe almost to the letter. This time I did the kneading by hand, I've usually used a machine before. I was surpised by how little kneading was, err, needed and the mix was drier than I had made before. I was absolutely gobsmacked that it came out perfect. No excuses necessary. Wonderful in fact.
Yesterday I was somewhat apprehensive that time had come to make another one but, if anything, this was even better!.
I hope it's not too soon to say I've cracked it. I think I'll try some short baguettes next.