Baking ~ Foodies Wanted

[Novelafemme]

Originally Posted by JustJo

I've always loved to bake and have been baking from scratch since I was about 10. In fact, the only things I use mixes for are corn bread (Jiffy) and sometimes pumpkin bread (Pillsbury) when I'm feeling lazy.

I had to chuckle when I read your OP because I'm literally baking bread right now....it's on its first rising, and soon I'll punch it down, divide it in two, put one back to rise as a plain loaf and knead shredded cheese and herbs into the other one.

I've also got 3 over-ripe bananas in the fruit basket that will be becoming banana cake later on today...my son's favorite.

The idea of opening a bakery has been a long-term fantasy for me...and one I may actually carry through on eventually. It's long hours in the middle of the night for the baker....so probably not until my son is grown....but it sounds pretty darn good to me.

Besides, my chocolate chip cookies are already quasi-famous!

Jo, can you share your recipe for homemade bread with us *me I have struggled with learning the whole process and other than using a bread machine, have never been successful. Thanks in advance!!!

Like Jo, I have been in love with baking since I was a little girl. Since it's so hot in Tucson I tend to get the urge once fall sets in, but I still love to make various breads during the warmer months. I have a secret cinnamon swirl banana bread recipe from my maternal grandmother that I adore <3