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100 bread recipes by Paul Hollywood vs me!

100 Great Breads: Bread #11 – Cheese and Onion Soda Bread

There are two ways of writing this blog today. I can create the lovely illusion that I was fully in control of every happening, every decision and every nuance that occurred: “Today I have decided, through my own volition, to … Continue reading

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100 Great Breads: Bread #10 – Herb Bread

Ok, M.D. is down for her nap and I have anywhere between 5 minutes – 2 and a half hours depending on her mood! Let’s get baking. One of the things I love about making bread is how adaptable it … Continue reading

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100 Great Breads: Bread #7 – Milk Loaf

The house is very busy today! The dogs are becoming fruity, no thanks to the warm weather, the humans are becoming slothenly, ditto, and M.D. is teething once more – fun all round it seems! So, I make the only … Continue reading

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100 Great Breads: Bread #6 – Cottage Loaf

Everybody has a nemesis. Whether it is another person; an inanimate object that you always bang your toe on; a fence that needs repainting; a crossword you just can’t finish – everyone has a nemesis. My nemesis is this damned … Continue reading

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100 Great Breads: Bread #5 – Basic Wholemeal Bread

Oh dear, where to begin on this loaf? As you know, it is my aim to follow Paul’s recipes literally and to the letter. As you may also know, I have not been very successful at this. Usually I give … Continue reading

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