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Hi Friends,

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The Fourth of July is my favorite holiday and an excuse to share homemade food with others. Even if you aren't celebrating a holiday, you likely find yourself cooking or baking for others, bringing joy and connection through your efforts.

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Recently, I was inspired by ​Trevor J. Wilson's book ​Open Crumb Mastery.​​ It's not for beginners, and it's not a cookbook. But if you have been making sourdough bread for a while and want to improve your skills, I highly recommend it.

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This quote from Trevor's book applies to all bread and, generally, to any food we want to share.

"Shape, height, and volume are signs of a loaf's quality and the skill with which it was made. (...) They form a major part of a loaf's aesthetics. They help determine if a loaf is pleasing to the eye.
Customers tend to judge a book by its cover, and the shape of a loaf is effectively its cover. A full-bodied voluptuous loaf has sex appeal. (...) It is difficult to resist. At the end of the day, the loaves with body have all sold out while the sad limp loaves sit rejected on the shelf."

This is precisely why I only use the bread machine's DOUGH cycle, check the rise with my eyes and hands, shape the dough by hand, and bake it in an oven hot enough to produce a good oven spring and a beautiful crust.

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The special people in your life are worth the extra effort.

Mini Strawberry Tarts with the BEST Homemade Shortbread Crusts

These tarts are full of glazed fresh strawberries and topped with whipped cream. Simple to serve and easy to eat.

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Uncommonly Fresh Blueberry Bread from a Bread Machine

This recipe produces a memorable Sally Lunn-like yeast bread with fresh, sweetened blueberries swirled throughout. Tip: Use the smallest blueberries you can find.

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Happy Bakers

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"Just made blueberry bread, came out perfect. Followed the recipe. Delicious." -- SHARON

I am so grateful for all of you who visit my website and use my recipes. Your letters and questions brighten my day and challenge me. Thank you.

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Hugs,

Paula

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