Where I can post my thoughts, my photographs, and what the Lord is teaching me. May it be a blessing to you, and help you meditate on that which is pure and lovely.
"Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy -- meditate on these things." Philippians 4:8
6 1/2 cups flour (I used a mixture of wheat, oatmeal and barley)
Mix the yeast, salt, and honey with the water and buttermilk. Mix in flour without kneading, using a spoon or a heavy-duty stand mixer with dough hook. If you're not using a machine, you may need to use wet hands to incorporate the last bit of flour. Cover (not airtight) and allow to rest at room temperature until the dough rises and collapses (or flattens on top), approximately 2 hours.
Lightly grease three 9x4x3 loaf pans. Dust the bread dough with flour, divide in thirds and quickly shape into balls by stretching the surface of the dough around to the bottom on all four sides, rotating the ball as you go. Elongate the ball into an oval.
Drop the dough into the prepared pan. You want to fill the pan slightly more than half full. Allow the dough to rise for 40 minutes. Place in preheated 350 degree oven. Bake the bread near the center of the oven for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from pan. Allow to cool completely before slicing as this is a very soft bread...
...and enjoy!
I found this recipe in a library book called Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day(and I really need to buy my own copy!) It is full of recipes and ideas! It shows you how to prepare bread dough and store it in the fridge for up to seven days -- which means you can have fresh bread all week with very little preparations!
Now I have my eye on a recipe called "Aunt Melissa's Granola Bread" using this granola recipe in the bread dough! Have any of you tried eating/baking granola bread before?
Josiah and Abi are visiting for the weekend and they decided to head in to DC to see the sights. Which means Joanna and I get to hang out together for a whole day!
If you can't tell by reading my blog, I love pictures! Capturing those treasured moments, smiling faces, friends and fun, God's awesome creation from the majestic mountains to the tiniest details of flowers, (and everything in between!) the list goes on and on. Most of all, I pray that my photography and this blog is a reflection of what God has done in my life. May it it glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the King and love of my life. I am continually amazed at the mighty acts of my God. In His perfect timing, He brought a special young man into my life who proceeded to win my heart and sweep me off my feet!! Married on December 19, 2009, Dan and I are now living happily ever after!
Andrew waiting for his bride
...and enjoy!
(and I really need to buy my own copy!) It is full of recipes and ideas! It shows you how to prepare bread dough and store it in the fridge for up to seven days -- which means you can have fresh bread all week with very little preparations! 
Oh I wonder what God was thinking 
I wonder if He knew everything I would need 
Because He made all my dreams come true!
