The Staff of Life – Bread
February 7th 2007 02:27
Egyptians have been baking flatbread as far back as 3000BC and apparently the earliest recipe for bread is 12,000 years old! – it was ground grain mixed with water. I’m happy to report that this oldie is still a goodie! Homemade bread made with the freshest of ingredients (such as organic wholemeal flours, sea salt, purified water, olive oil, and a yeast-free starter) should be a regular part of most people’s diet (I say most, because people with allergies, intolerances or certain conditions need to take care with grains).
Besides making your own bread (we have a Sunbeam and use a variety of flours from Lauke – a key to making it at home is that practice makes perfect!) you can get a range of great organic and bio-dynamic breads from your local bakery or grocer (Macro has a great range). Our favourite at the moment is wholemeal rye sourdough – remember: the darker it is the better it is for you! Rye also contains more fibre than wheat flour. There are also a range of breads made from “ancient grains” such as spelt and kamut that you should also give a try. Whatever you do, ditch the square white stuff and spend a bit more and choose bread made with the freshest ingredients - your body and taste buds will thank you!
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Comment by Sheetal Shah
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Comment by Wendi
I always slice off the ends, the heels, break them into little pieces, and toss them out in the yard for the critters. I had a beautiful red cardinal peeking in at me a moment ago. The rabits will come down for their share just after sunset, and near midnight, the oppossum will come after what's left, if the deer don't beat them to it. *SMILES*
Comment by Sheetal Shah
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My mum bakes her own bread too (this is in Singapore). I love watching butter melt over a freshly baked loaf, and it tastes so good when its warm like that. God, all this talk is making me hungry. I think I am going to pull out our bread machine today, we got it as a present from my mum but I haven't mastered it yet. I think I've found myself a new challenge in the kitchen!
Comment by Wendi
I've also learned how to make AWESOME doughnuts and cinnamon rolls using dough from the machine as well.
For Christmas of 2005, I sent a HUGE box to my brothers (bachelors) in Vegas. It cost me more to overnight the box than it did for the stuff inside, but I sent them White bread, Wheat bread, Cinnamon Raisin bread, Vanilla Sour Cream bread, Orange Cappaccino bread... and then because I love them, I also tucked in some home-made brownies and about 4 varieties of cookies.
My baking has become a source of pride. If I'm going on a trip to visit friends, they always ask if I'll bring rolls or other baked goodies. It makes me feel good and it's one of the few ways I express a nurturing love.
My kitchen is my happy place! *LOL*
Comment by Sheetal Shah
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Bread is just so versatile, it can be eaten many ways with every dish. And it's interesting to note just how many cultures around the world have bread as a staple. The Indians have chappati and naan with hot curries, the Middle Easterners have flat pita bread with dips and Italians love fresh Tuscan bread to soak up their lovely pasta sauces.