Hi hugs.
The bran in whole wheat cuts the gluten strands so commercial bread has it ground fine. If and that is seldom I use whole wheat I grind it in the blender finer. I use more molasses and more yeast. (I buy it bulk in the jar.)
I prefer Rogers best for bread multigrain flour. I like to add sunflower seeds also. Also chopped peanuts is good. Just enough to know they are there.
Fresh ground hard red wheat has a nutty taste. Store bought has the wheat germ already going rancid so most has it removed first. I have grown wheat and hand ground it. It is delicious but not worth the work. I was younger then. Back in the days when I had milk goats and made real yogurt and yogurt cheese. Back when I could get organic wheat for me and my animals.
Back when my anxiety was just that and didn't turn to panic attacks. I think busy and all the exercise helped. Now I'm just busy.
Looking forward to sitting on the deck before the mosquitoes get here. Looking forward to sitting in the garden weeding. I want to see what survived the winter and what I have to replant. Without snow cover (in the green house) My Lemon Balm sometimes doesn't make it.
Looking forward to fresh Asparagus. So much to look forward too.
I don't think bread is as fattening as what is put on it, same with potatoes. I make bread often which tells you how much we eat. I do enjoy it fresh from the oven.
Davit.
