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There’s nothing quite like fresh-baked bread when it comes to comfort food, and the smell as it bakes is an extra bonus as it perfumes the house with the ultimate in homey scents. That being said, I recently developed some carpal tunnel symptoms, so kneading by hand was right out. I thought about re-making this one for a nice, crusty loaf, but decided to go in a different direction when I saw this recipe for mixer-kneaded sandwich bread. It looked light and fluffy, and like it would make excellent toast, which sounded really good for breakfast in the morning. Plus,...

Ingredients 200 ml semi-skimmed milk 55 g unsalted butter 2 x 7 g sachets of dried yeast 350 g strong white bread flour 100g sifted strong whole meal bread flour 1 teaspoon mixed spice ½ – 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ – 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 55 g caster sugar 2 balls of stem ginger 1 large egg 55 g sultanas or raisins, soaked in orange juice for at least half an hour 1 tablespoon glacé cherries, chopped 2 tablespoons mixed peel Paste crosses – 2 tablespoons flour, plus water OR icing sugar crosses – more icing sugar than you...

In early February of this year, the International Builders Show (IBS) in Las Vegas was a showcase of trends and new products put on by an industry buoyed by the outlook that 2020 was going to be a banner year by all counts. Well, nobody could have seen what was coming and continues to unfold today. Despite what feels like a global pause, builders are still building and designers are still designing. Construction and renovation lead the way to revitalized economies, and there can be no doubt that these industries will become even more important as the global economy comes...

110.00 USD Handcrafted 2 tier bathroom shelf with 18" brushed nickel towel bar. The perfect addition to any home bathroom. Made from solid wood. It has been lightly sanded down, then stained and sealed with a beautiful dark walnut finish. This piece does not include the accessory items as shown in the pictures. The color of the stained wood captured in the photos might vary slightly. Dimensions: 23 in wide x 11 in tall x 4/6 in deep (top shelf 3.5" dp x 11.5" lg, lower shelf 3.5/5.5" dp, 14" tall w/ bar) Keyhole hangers are installed on the back...

Given how often I bake anyway, I hesitate to say that I’ve succumbed to the comfort-baking trend of bread-baking that appears to be influencing the masses… but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t influence me a little in my choice of baking project. There’s nothing quite like fresh-baked bread when it comes to comfort food, and the smell as it bakes is an extra bonus as it perfumes the house with the ultimate in homey scents. That being said, I recently developed some carpal tunnel symptoms, so kneading by hand was right out. I thought about re-making this...