Breadmaking

Saturday my dad made this amazing garlic olive oil for some tri-tip sandwiches and we have a ton left over. He's been on me to make more bread to use for dipping. So finally today I did, it is currently baking in the oven. I use a really simple recipe water, yeast, all-purpose flour and salt, that's it! I got it from one of the heaviest cookbooks we own How To Cook Everything by Mark Bittman
This cookbook was actually the cook book that introduced me to homemade breads!

The best part about How To Cook Everything by Mark Bittman is that the book is set up for the most beginner cook. It is the perfect cookbook for the college dorm! So for all those high school seniors graduating and going off to college this year, this is the book for you!

The book includes sections on equipment, about the difference between different types of pots and pans, knives, food safety, the basic equipment needed in your kitchen. It explains different methods of cooking, like grilling, roasting, stir-frying, and more! Then it goes into appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, grains, breads, pizza, sandwiches, fish, poultry, beans, veggies, fruits, desserts, and the list goes on and on! I have seriously read this cookbook like a novel! It is amazing!

I cannot say enough good things about this book! We acquired it somehow many years ago (I can't remember how...), but it is a cookbook I would rather not live without.

I've become so involved with writing this I almost didn't notice the most intoxicating aroma coming from my kitchen right now, my simple french bread is about to come out of the oven! Oh the heavenly smell and taste of fresh homemade french bread.

For this particular bread it is excellent with spagetti, as sandwiches, and of course dipping in garlic olive oil! Enjoy and God Bless!