3rd June 2014
When plan does not meet change, it is up to us to define whether it is blessed or otherwise. I did not think like this at the very beginning but at some point, I came to realize that it is a better take for the mind and the heart; it is helpful, perhaps in coming up with new plans.
Tuesday was another that-kind-of-day. My appointment for the day has been postponed and the weather was too cold and wet to go out. I decided to spend the morning baking because I think that's the only physical activity that I'm interested in doing (all the kneading, rolling and cleaning works are no joke!).
I make something simple and healthy for this week because I can hear my arteries protesting for the amount of cheesecakes I've eaten in the past few days (shhh).
When plan does not meet change, it is up to us to define whether it is blessed or otherwise. I did not think like this at the very beginning but at some point, I came to realize that it is a better take for the mind and the heart; it is helpful, perhaps in coming up with new plans.
Tuesday was another that-kind-of-day. My appointment for the day has been postponed and the weather was too cold and wet to go out. I decided to spend the morning baking because I think that's the only physical activity that I'm interested in doing (all the kneading, rolling and cleaning works are no joke!).
I make something simple and healthy for this week because I can hear my arteries protesting for the amount of cheesecakes I've eaten in the past few days (shhh).
These are my crusty breads (think french baguette) with walnuts and black sesame seeds, 30% whole wheat. I made them in different shapes because I wanted each of them to be uniquely handcrafted.
The cuts were made with a conventional knife because I don't own a scoring blade yet, I can only adore the beautiful cuts on artisan breads at the moment hehe. I increased the proportion of whole wheat flour to high gluten wheat flour in the recipe of walnut and cranberry bread. They turned out fine to my personal liking!
Ingredients (make 4)
170 g milk
180 g high gluten wheat flour
70 g whole wheat flour
9 g molasses
4 g active yeast
1 g sea salt
13 g butter
30 g walnuts (lightly roasted)
10 g black sesame seeds (lightly roasted)
Happy baking!
I shared some of the fresh breads with my neighbor and the rest were my breakfast for three days :) The reason why I embrace cooking is that it is a simple and practical way to deliver the message of love. By preparing wholesome meals using healthy ingredients, we can nurture and support our love ones with energy they need in pursuing their own goals.
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