The Rainy Days

Although April brings us sunshine we've been deprived of all winter it also brings showers. I try to appreciate the rain after working all week and spend a day indoors. There's nothing better than a good book with some hot tea and a little bit of baking.
I love learning about local history and the Civil War so I settled for a classic,

~Gone With The Wind~

Homemade Bread



~5 Cups Flour (wheat or white flour)

~3 1/2 T. Yeast

~8 Cups Hot Water

Mix and let sit for 10 min.

Add:

~3/4 C. Oil

~3/4 C. Honey

~2 1/2 T. Salt

Add flour until it doesn't stick to the side ( I almost use a whole bag of flour). Knead for 6-10 min. on a clean countertop. Place back in bowl and let rise for 1 hr. Punch down and form into loaves, dividing dough into 5 greased bread pans. Cover and let rise again in pans (usually 30-45 min).  Bake

at 350 F for 35 min.