Yesterday, my mother in law and I spent our day together baking fresh buns for seeding. And we made them just in time too because today officially kicked off seeding here on our farm! I grew up in a home where fresh bread and buns were pretty common and I always loved waking up to the smell of them rising and baking in my mothers kitchen. Unfortunately for one reason or another, I never actually took the time to learn this ancient craft until I was actually married myself! That being said, it has become a goal of mine to make bread and buns myself more often..especially during our farming season when lunches are made every day for the men and homemade is so much better than store bought! The recipe came from one of my husbands aunt’s and was lovingly handwritten by my MIL in her personal recipe book, which I have come to cherish whenever I get a peek inside. I love the sense of community there is when it comes to sharing recipes and cooking or baking for loved ones. Sure most people use Pinterest for their dinner ideas these days (myself included) but I love baking from a handed down recipe card, complete with the name of the original creator!
So here we are, the beginning of a new farming season for us and things are about to get busy! I love this time of year on the farm!
Nikala - When I first got married, I didn’t have the best luck with bread. At all. I would make a (different) mistake each time! Tasted fine, usually, but sometimes wouldn’t rise right, or spread out too much etc etc. Now however, I am proud to say I’ve got Really good at making bread! Currently we are Obsessed with no knead artisan breads. Am eating a warm slice with water right now!
Enjoy your breadmaking; it does get better!
Linda - Oh yum they look delicious. Love your new website Dawn.