Now, I know it's something I need to consume in moderation. But I can't seem to full shake my desire for it. I figure, then, that if I'm only going to have it as a treat that I want my bread to be good quality. Fresh and tasty, rather than some of the bland stuff they sell in the supermarkets.
So, I decided to have a go at making a loaf myself.
Voila! Turned out pretty good if I do say so myself.
It's actually much simpler than I thought it would be. I'd like to try some of the other methods to compare how the loaf turns out, as this loaf was a little more dense that I would like. It's almost like a cross between a Pana De Casa loaf and regular bread. But it toasts beautifully and is nice with a little jam or butter and a cuppa.
Do you make your own bread or is it something you would try?
Stef, your cob loaf looks delicious! A few years ago I bought the book "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day" (which is a no kneading slower fermentation style of breadmaking) and went mad for making my own bread. I haven't done so in while, though (at the time we were eating far too much bread than was good for us). But it must be time to give it another whirl! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, and if anyone is interested in the book, here's the Amazon link...
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I've heard good things about that book, I might check it out when I get more advanced. I know what you mean though, I made a second loaf this week and I think I'm going to have to make it more of a treat thing! It's just too delicious :)
DeleteThat bread looks as delicious as it did when I saw it in your Facebook feed.
ReplyDeleteI love eating fresh break but rarely indulge as I have yet to find a place to buy it or a recipe to make it that is single person waist-line friendly and I really hate throwing away food unnecessarily.
We ended up having a little bit leftover which went a bit stale, so I ended up making herb and garlic croutons out of it. Really nice on top of a soup. But yes, I agree it's a lot for one person!
DeleteStef, this looks awesome. I'd love to try and make my own bread. I have a thermomix and apparently you can make it in that. Must give it a try.
ReplyDeleteSeems like you can make just about anything in a Thermomix! I'd love to hear how it goes if you try it out :)
DeleteI can almost smell that cob loaf, Stef!
ReplyDeleteI made my first bread in home ec in high school and enjoyed it. We brought a bread machine years ago which makes a perfect loaf. You can use it for the whole process or just to mix and knead then take the dough and make it into a pizza base or sweet rolls etc.
The problem is, unsliced bread is too tempting to cut thick....And carbs are not my friends.....
I know what you mean, I've tried to slice it thinner and it just doesn't work. But man fresh, thick-cut bread is so good lol. Damn tastebuds making me want to eat so many things!
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ReplyDeleteOh it does look good and I am a sucker for bread and I must stay away from it LOL I have never made my own at home we did make some while at school I would eat far too much if I made some. But you never know I might try one day.
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The other half of the loaf I made over the weekend is staring me down as I type lol - too tempting!
DeleteOh YUM!!! I love warm bread!!! I've made it over the years with varying success but it's too lovely to eat just a little bit and a lot = not good for me. Why are all the nicest things bad for us??? LOL
ReplyDeleteI know right, it's a fundament design flaw in humans!
DeleteThat looks wonderful! I love to bake, but Florida is just so hot that I don't do it very often. I have found a couple of quick bread recipes i have tried in my slow-cooker, and they aren't bad. Sadly bread goes right to my hips.
ReplyDeleteI know that feeling, Laurie! Hard to portion control such nice, fresh food :)
DeleteYour bread looks delicious Stef! I've made bread the traditional way with varying degrees of success. Now I use a bread maker--easy! Trouble is that the warm bread is irresistible, especially spread with dripping butter and I shouldn't be eating so much of it.
ReplyDeleteNow, I'm usually a sweet-tooth but I think fresh, warm bread and butter is the ultimate treat.
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