The Fresh Loaf

A Community of Amateur Bakers and Artisan Bread Enthusiasts.

Hello from Illinois

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Dreasbaking

Hello from Illinois

Hi everyone!  I have been lurking this site for several years and am finally creating an account and making my presence known!  Thanks for having me!

I have been baking our family's bread for the last three years, exclusively. Within the last year, I became a home demonstrator with The Grain Pantry, and now I have the pleasure of teaching people how to bake bread in their homes.  I'm living a dream!

I mill my own flours and am constantly amazed at the difference between freshly milled and store bought flours.  I have a goal of completely eliminating processed flours from my baking - this is my 2014 New Years resolution.

I also love sourdough baking and have goals to improve my artisan loaves.

Thanks again for hosting this site.  It is wonderful.

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kensbread01

Where are you located?  Would love to try fresh milled flour for my breads.  I'm in Elgin, IL

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Dreasbaking

I'm in Crystal Lake, Il.  A NW suburb of Chicago.