Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Why Pioneers Didn't Pay For Gyms

I've been baking my own bread lately. It began because it's more economical and every penny counts right now but I have to say, I'm now addicted because the bread is so yummy. The newest trend is "no knead" bread. First you make your dough, which is super easy, basically just mixing together dry and wet ingredients. Then it has to rise, which takes time but no work on your part. After rising, you put the dough in the frig and when you want to bake bread - pull some out, let it rise again and bake. There a lots of different recipes on the web, and Mother Earth News is always a great source. That's all great but I have to say, kneading is not such a bad thing to do. Great exercise for the arms and really I find it kinda relaxing. The bread gets so satiny and smooth and wonderful feeling that I knead no matter what now. Between gardening, baking bread, and bringing wood in for the winter, who needs a gym?