My Last Bakes (2014)

Happy New Year to all, from a newbie to bread and to this forum!

I agree with CAphyl: There's something special about the notion of giving a yeast bread as a holiday gift. And I could be biased by my recent discovery of wild yeast, but I love the idea even more if the loaf is a sourdough.

Yesterday morning was a busy one in my tiny kitchen. The top loaf was a walnut and cherry loaf for a friend who loves both of those ingredients. The bottom was an asiago and mixed italian herb loaf for a another friend. The splotchy baguette was for a party, as was the final loaf. I really love playing with the FWSY-style natural fissures. All were sourdough. 

I will always remember 2014 as the year I discovered the magic and mystery of bread. I can't wait to start my next experiment in this new year! (Full disclosure: I already have...)