Back on the horse again...

Always loved making bread with my dad, but since Ive

flown the nest I havent been able to get things to turn

out the way they should. Years have past that I have yet

to get my dads greek crown loaves to work out. Its

been so frustrating. Then my sister introduced me to a

new easy "fool-proof" bread recipe and I got so stoked,

but then I went ahead and tried it.... I broke my bread

mixer and the whole batch was ruined. My reaction was

very close to Julie's in "Julie and Julia" (the incident with

stuffing that hen), my sweet husband was so sweet and

supportive through it all (it was so pathetic, me sobbing

on his shoulder). So I called a few people and discussed

what the problem could have been. The next day I set out

yet again determined to not be deterred. After trying a few

things that I had discussed I finally got my first batch of

perfect dough! Im so glad that I didnt give up.

We have now been rolling in the bread...wheat loaves,

cinnamon swirl loaves, dessert braids, stuffed crust

herb chicken pizza....yummy. I hope now that I can get

those greek crown loaves perfected before the holidays.