Category Archives: Baking

Monday Recap: Marching In

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s hard to believe it’s already March. It’s a month punctuated here by two birthdays (mine and Ace’s), plus a LOT of seed starting activities. But I also found time last week for some baking. After coming up with a … Continue reading →

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2013 Top 5 Reader Favorites

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s always fun to see what folks are reading here on my blog. When I first started it, I had no idea if anyone would even be reading it. I generally write about things that interest me, and I never … Continue reading →

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Light Rye Sandwich Buns

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I call these ‘light rye’ buns because the percentage of rye is around 30%, which gives them a subtle rye flavor without being overpowering. Since I grind all of our whole grains using our NutriMill grain mill, I use freshly … Continue reading →

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New Bread Machine – Zojirushi BB-CEC20

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The bread machine gets a lot of use here, at least the dough cycle does. My wife and I make all our own bread products (like buns, pitas, rolls, etc), so it seems like we are making some kind of … Continue reading →

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Whole Grain Bread

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This recipe makes a little over two pounds of dough. For a sandwich loaf I bake it in a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan, but it also works well when proofed in a brotform. I have also used my … Continue reading →

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