First loaf in way too many years.

[(Mike S.)]

They ran completely out of bread at all the area supermarkets. I mean, completely. Then I remembered, I can make my own! Pesky little storm is not going to stop me from having my daily bread!

I did my homework and plucked a recipe out of my old Cook's Bible. (Always loved that book.) Found a dependable one, the no-knead, stand mixer version. Actually you do knead it, but only to get it into the pan after one rising. But it is the results that make it worth the effort. I haven't baked for an embarrassing number of years, but I really wanted to do this. I did not want to go without bread for as long as this storm is likely to last.

I certainly hope it taste as good as it looks:



I'll let you know, post Irma!

Mike S.
Spring Hill, FL

[Steve B]

That looks beautiful. Stay safe brother.

Just do us one favor " don't pinch your loaf ". Hahahaha. Sorry just had to go there.

[Steve B]

(Mike S.) seriously you guys take care. It's gonna be a rough couple of days or so. Glad I made you smile a bit. Keep us posted on how your doing.

[HouseHomey]

Steve B Did you really? Lmao!!

[JCGrill]

Unfortunately the second I saw the word 'loaf' the 12 year old in me also went there.

[Spinaker]

Looks great!!!! What did you cook it in?

[(Mike S.)]

Cooked it in 9X5X3 in. pan. Might have fudged on the the ingredients a little. . .

[RonB]

That's a great lookin' loaf. How about sharing the recipe when you have a chance.

[(Mike S.)]

Will do, but after the storm passes.

[RonB]

Thanx - take your time and keep safe.

[CaptainMike]

So, if you decide to do a sourdough starter you can name it Irma.

[Skip]

Ha ha. I have yet to name my starter.

[Mr. Bones]

Great job, mebbe ignited an' ol' flame, that will burn with renewed passion, now...???

[kmhfive]

Congratulations! Now be safe!

[DWCowles]

Beautiful!

[Skip]

Nice loaf. Looks like the bread baking skills came right back to you! Good luck and respect the weather.

[jgreen]

Nice job. Hope the storm does not get too bad.

[HouseHomey]

That looks real good to me!

[(Mike S.)]

Finally got it sliced! Didn't want to cut it a first, but sometime after 3AM when I found out we'd probably gotten past the storm without having to crank up the Genny, I decided "What the heck!" And it was pretty good, even by my standards. Love the texture! All said and done, it certainly made some great grill cheese sandwiches.

That aside, I've got some stuff to do that will keep me away from the board for a couple of days, so I'll "talk" to you soon. And I haven't forgotten about posting that recipe, either!

Mike S.

[Thunder77]

Purely awesome!!

[Pirate Scott]

Looks Perfect

[Steve B]

When you can return. I'm glad you and your family got through this potential disaster ok. I feel a bit relieved.