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A Mom's Year

Creating a comfortable life one moment at a time

January 8, 2011

Our Daily Bread

My friend Christina makes this amazing bread, or boule (French for “ball”), nearly every day. It’s perfectly crusty on the outside and perfectly soft and delicious on the inside. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make. No kneading! The trickiest part is getting the timing right because it’s about a 20-hour process. But don’t let that intimidate you. Mostly the bread just sits on the counter while you go about your business. You can read about why the no-knead method works here. You do need a heavy covered pot of some kind (cast iron, enamel, Pyrex, or ceramic) that can fit in your oven. I use this Martha Stewart cast-iron pot, which I bought on sale with a coupon at Macy’s. Target has lots of options, too.

The recipe is from Jim Lahey, courtesy of The New York Times. Give it a try and let us know how it turned out! One last thing: if you have leftover bread, you don’t need to wrap it. Just put it cut side down on a wooden cutting board, if you have one. Your counter would work, too.

  • AmberLee at The Giver’s Log has cute printable thank-you notes. She also has some thoughts on finding balance. I like the one about life being tricky when you’re a capable person.
  • Day 8 of the Push-Up Challenge. Things are getting serious.
  • Need some help sticking with your resolutions this year? Read this article about how to accomplish your goals in life. You’ll be glad you did.

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  1. Tim says

    January 11, 2011 at 9:58 am

    The bread is to die for.

    Reply
  2. AmberLee says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    mmm. i love crusty bread. this looks so good.

    thanks for the mention. i’m flattered to be in such good company.

    Reply
  3. Kristin says

    January 14, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    The link to the “living your story” is amazing. I think that will be my first Kindle non-free download!

    Reply

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    December 31, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    […] Day, we had chocolate chips in the pancakes. And maybe we’ll even make a loaf of her bread. Such simple gestures, but they make me feel like I’m slowing down life and enjoying it just […]

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Hello! My name is Shannon Taylor. I'm a long-time writer and editor from Minnesota surprised to find myself on an island in the Pacific Northwest. I'm sharing this adventure with my husband, four kids, and two dogs. I “published” my first newsletter when I was nine, and I’ve loved sharing ideas, stories, and information ever since. I hope you find something here to inspire you and help you create a comfortable, cozy life.
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