Enjoying the basics....

Hello Dearies... 

I promised I would post the recipe for a new bread that I tried out and so here I am... smile.. 

Terry and I spent the day at the farm again yesterday.. 

The weather right now is so great for him to get outside chores done up there... 

As for me I always find lots to do.. 

I rearranged the kitchen... 

I know ...

 I should have taken some pics.. 

It is a small kitchen there and very basic, believe me.. 

A vintage one shall we say.. 

Terry had taken the old chimney out a few years ago and bought a new one but has not installed it yet.. 

It looks very unsightly and I tried to cover it up by placing the old china cupboard in the corner..

 It only covered about three quarters of it and you can still see it at the top.. sigh.. 

 Then as there is  not much counter space I decided to drag another enamel topped table in and see what I could do with that.. 

I think it was a good idea but now I need to get a few things from the shop to fix it up a bit more.. 

Some old crocks and stools and such..

Oh well.. another time.. 

I had been into Chapters and noticed a wonderful new book called 5 minute Breads or some such name.. 

It cost $35.00 here in Canada so I just sort of thumbed through it.. 

It looks wonderful to tell you the truth.. 

Anyway... 

There was a whole chapter on Peasant Breads.. 

Sound interesting? 

I thought so and noticed one that was a lot like the no knead one that we make .. 

I scrutinized the amounts of ingredients and thought I may as well give it a try.. 

Here it is mixed up... 

That only took probably 4 minutes or so.. 

Then you just let it rise for an hour or two.. 

And make a peasant loaf and let it rise again...

Cut a cross  in it and bake it... 

Voila.... smile...

I did not use their method but used the basic No Knead Rosemary Bread way that I make all of the time.. 

It is HERE...

Anyway... Here is my version of..

NO KNEAD PEASANT BREAD.. 

2 cups of warm water 

1 T. sugar

2 1/2 tsp. instant yeast

4 cups of unbleached flour

2 tsp. salt

1 1/2 cups of 12 grain flour

Let yeast rise for a few moments and then stir in white flour 2 cups at a time stirring after each addition..

Add the grain flour and salt

Stir well again and cover and rise in a warm no draft spot.. 

(inside your oven is a great spot..)

Let rise until doubled.. 

With oiled hands roll into a round loaf while oiling the dough.. 

I used olive oil.. 

I placed my bread in a greased round cake pan as I had no cookie tin and I think it helped to keep a good shape.. 

When it is high enough cut a cross with a sharp knife.. 

Sprinkle on a bit of flour on top and bake at 375 degrees F. for about 35 - 40 minutes.... 

If you try this let me know how you like it.. 

Next time I hope to use rye and whole wheat flour for another kind of peasant bread... 

The afternoon slipped away and I made our supper.. 

We love our salads...

Then we had a bit of rubbed herb chicken breasts... 

Some of our homegrown squash and mashed potatoes... 

Just basic food, my dears... 

After Terry had put the ladders away and I had finished the dishes we headed back home... 

Just in time to light a candle or two and make a nice cup of tea... 

Life is a very basic thing here in the Maritimes of Canada... 

Just down home stuff like old farms, peasant bread, meat and potatoes... 

Then we settle down for the evening with a nice hot cup of tea and end the day with a thankful heart for all of the wonderful blessings bestowed upon us for another day... 

Gotta love it... 

Thanks for visiting.. 

Welcome to the new followers.. 

Love having you all along for the ride.. 

You guys are awesome.. 

xo

Oh.. I had some darling company today.. 

One of our grandsons came for a visit and we made some Preserved Salted Lemons.. 

Stop in tomorrow and I will tell you about it.. 

And I made a woolie owl... 

Maybe it will be finished...

Later...