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SD Seed Bread & Semolina Pine Nut

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SD Seed Bread & Semolina Pine Nut

While in NY last month, I noticed this irresistible Sourdough Bread Making Kit in the window of a "health foods" store.  I resisted. 

We visited with my brother and sister-in-law last week in New Mexico.  Sandra wanted to bake a few different breads than those she had made before and wanted to try her hand, and taste buds, on these two.  I brought out much of the goods and formulas for her, and off she went...

Hamelman SD Seed Bread.

My version of Amy's Bread / Susan's Wild Yeast Semolina with pine nuts, fennel and golden raisins.

She wanted to mix and bake both concurrently.

The eastern view from their house.

The sunset view from their house.

 A pleasant time was had by all.

 

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Benito

Wow stunning views from their home Alan.  Now, did Sandra bake those on her own or with your help.  I would have guessed that you made those or that you taught her extremely well.

What was in that sourdough kit, curious minds want to know LOL

Benny

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alfanso

something for their $48...

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Benito

Oh dear, that crumb of the loaf in the photo isn’t very good looking.

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idaveindy

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alfanso

The Sandia mountains are more majestic than this picture lends itself to.

All the handiwork is hers.  I just watch over like Mother Duck and add a comment or guidance here and there.  She's been at it for a few years now since we had a "training session" there.  She taught a neighbor how to make my faux Jewish Deli Rye bread - who thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread 🙄.

Inside the box are snips and snails and puppy dog tails!  There's probably a piece of paper inside the otherwise empty box that says look up Debra Wink's Pineapple Juice solution on TFL.  

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gavinc

Very impressive loaves. Love the scenery also, beautiful. Baking experiences with family are precious and memorable. 

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alfanso

is a talented at both painting and ceramics - all of the dishes and cups in their house are from her potter's wheel.  And she's a kitchen wizard too, so no surprise that she took to bread baking like a hippo takes to water - we also saw a month old hippo at the zoo there the other day, spending most of its time at mother's side and under water.

Here's one she did a few years ago of our now departed baby girl.  The face should look familiar...

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Benito

OK she is very talented, that is a lovely painting.

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alfanso

Here's one she did of me on this last visit...

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Benito

Nice tattoo on your neck.  Very Picasso like. 😉