I don't know why more people don't make their own bread! Today I've found it to be great fun and really rewarding. I would think that this is the attraction to many crafts. By not using a breadmaker and doing all the work myself, I feel I have a much deeper understanding of how bread can be created from such simple ingredients.
I was amazed by the change in texture throughout the process. My dough was actually a little to wet initially but as I added the flour it began to come together. After leaving the dough to rest for one hour it changed quite a lot. Without putting a finger on it the dough had doubled in size and become silky and moist. This change is the result of the yeast and gluten reacting to the heat generated during kneading I think.
If anyone is interested in making their own bread follow this link to the recipe I followed. Believe me it is completely idiot proof.
I thought it would be torture having the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the house because neither of us can eat wheat! However, luckily the tinge of melted plastic spoiled the experience. Otherwise I think I would have been very tempted to tuck into my creation.
I was able to pick up various computer components at the recycling centre for only £2. I was surprised by the huge quantities of parts waiting to be shipped out for re-manufacturing.
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