Here we go again—another attempt at cooking something from scratch. This time I made white bread because, well, I needed some bread and I’m trying to turn a new leaf. I want to cook more of my own food, eat healthier, and get back into the gym routine. I’ve gone to the gym plenty over the years, so that part isn’t new, but adding real home cooking into the mix definitely is.
It’s not even about saving money, though you probably save a little. It’s more about eating cleaner, knowing what’s in my food, and making things taste exactly how I like them. These days everything is so processed that people forget how to make the basics. I'm not overly concerned about each fad, eat almost anything, but still try and make better choices.
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Its pretty simple.
Just look for a recipe online. |
For this bread, I didn’t even use a recipe. I mixed a little sugar with warm water, added a packet of yeast, let it wake up, then stirred in flour, a bit of oil, and a touch of salt. I kneaded it into a ball, oiled it, and let it rest for a couple hours. After it rose, I punched it down, let it rest again, and baked it at around 350°F for 30–40 minutes—just checking it until it looked right. I brushed a little butter on the outside, which made the crust taste even better. Next time I might cut a few slices on top for that classic bakery look.
Honestly, you can do all of this by hand. Everyone tries to sell you a machine to “make it easier,” but then people stop using it and go right back to buying bread. At that point, what’s the difference? You might as well learn how to make it from scratch and skip all the unnecessary gadgets. It doesn’t cost anything except a little time.
Anyway, just some thoughts. Happy camp cooking—this can be done anywhere you’ve got an oven and some water.
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