Practicing Old Habits + Learning New Skills | Day in the Life VLOG

Thank you so much for hanging out with me today in this cozy winter vlog. I'm sharing how I'm trying to get back into some good healthy habits and even add some new skills to my year. I appreciate you!
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[@sharynmccormick8172]

Of course everyone knows what you should do with the space where Finn's bed is except you! I have found when I don't know what to do with a space I just leave it alone and one day out of the blue, it just hits me and I wonder why I didn't think of that before. I do agree with you that the chair belongs on the rug. One commenter mentioned putting a mirror on that wall and I think that is a wonderful idea. It will reflect your room and look very nice. Mirrors are my go to when I don't know what to do and it's amazing how they can make a space look warm and cozy in how they reflect the room. And just leave Finn's bed where it is. We do live in our houses and everything can't be perfect nor should it be.

[@patriciacorpe6228]

I make my favoite bread is Amish Bread. I make the dough in my bread machine but bake it in my oven it turn out great every time great sandwiches bread always soft.

[@jeanneewaseck6635]

Very nice and helpful, dear Hilary! I was hoping you would also talk about your daily devotional & prayer habits.

[@sbrown-pk5qo]

I could see how having a beautiful mirror would look fantastic on the wall next to your fireplace and will also make the room feel larger and more open. 😊

[@AdrianaCamacho-d2n]

You are amazing women,mom and wife always giving me motivation to go for an extra mile❤

[@heatherinparis]

Hey Hilary....The Daily Connaissieur (sp?) has a video up concerning plain walls and how their look can be changed with the addition of picture frame moulding. It might give you some useful ideas for your living room.

[@gopugmama4408]

Wonderful video! Homemade bread is like dessert for me, so delicious! I just love your home and always have. You are so encouraging by not being afraid to try something new. And, Evie is amazing! What a lovely young woman she is becoming. A suggestion for your blank wall would be a lovely hanging plant. This wouldn't interfere with Finn's bed and there's no furniture involved. Macrame hanging baskets are back in style and are just beautiful. Love that you are always doing something for others. Taking a homemade meal to someone in need is hospitality at it's best. Love you, Hilary!💗

[@andreatherese1099]

I do 3 cups of flour, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp honey, 2 tsp yeast and a little over a cup of water, and 2 tsp olive oil... It comes out perfect every time and then I let it go and then it does all of it for me.

[@deniseconaway701]

Happy New Year, i love these day in the life vlogs, my absolute favourites, looking forward to seeing how the bread maker works out Hilary xx

[@DH-qz2so]

Bare Wall - you don't have any plants in your living room...needs a touch of living 'green', so I would do a ficus, or tall type of houseplant...maybe a couple of plant stands there, for varying heights of plants....

[@Maililnajul]

I own 2 of those bread machines. 😂. I always use bread flour in the machine and bread machine yeast. Most of the time I use the dough making feature. I then shape and rise the dough and make bread in oven. Almost every time I make in the bread in the bread maker, usually in summer when I don’t want house to get hotter from oven, it falls at the end. But like you found, it tastes good. Now I will feel better: it is the bread maker and not something I do that makes it fall. 😂

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

🇮🇪 wonderful sharing very nice

[@imahick5723]

This video really shows the benefits of the work that you do ahead like freezing meals, using a planner, book storage etc. Keeping things tidy also shows how your right sizing keeps the clutter down too. My goal is to also right size and be neater this year. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@OldWorldHome]

God bless your efforts! It’s a daily practice for sure 💛

[@acrobaticanna]

Yes - a babysitter!!!

[@4dayc]

Love the new containers.

[@LauraRodriguez-Peace]

Thank you for sharing, Hilary! 😊

[@donna8212]

Lol, I giggled when you said the red just really bothers you…that’s how I feel about blue 😂😂😂.

[@enjoyingthethyme1624]

Would you happen to know where the bread lahm is from. It's beautiful!

[@gracerajah8972]

Hilary, is that a Lodge Dutch Oven ? It is beautiful. ❤

[@OldWorldHome]

Yes!

[@donnaanderson7159]

“The Work of Her Hands” had a video about making sandwich bread just today. Sounds very similar to yours, except she didn’t use a bread machine. It’s her own recipe, if you want to check her out. I enjoyed your post today. Thank you

[@enjoyingthethyme1624]

Also...do you still make yoyr 1 hour bread. I love that one so much!

[@OldWorldHome]

Yes when I’m in a pinch!

[@Deezeelove]

I thought Jude was in a regular bed??

[@hjburns]

Wheat gluten? Would you share a link or photo of what you are using to add to your all-purpose flour?

[@vickiewinfrey2439]

Enjoyed

[@jennifermulgrew9144]

Happy new year! I always love your videos. Would you share the recipe for your sausage & pepper pasta? Thanks!

[@momof2momof2]

I have found adding powdered milk makes bread dough have a smoother texture. I've used it in my bread machine and making bread in my stand mixer and the results are wonderful. I use 3 rounded tablespoons per loaf Store bought bread has dough conditioners in it and, of course, preservatives, that make it have a soft crust. Some ideas for your blank wall....since you have an outlet there you could put a hanging light, adjusting the height to whatever you want. Another idea is art that you can change out according to the seasons. You could also find or have made a very large frame and hang framed pictures (family pics?) inside of it. I like that dress on you, very pretty. Have a lovely day 😀❄☃💗

[@bethanyhall1524]

You could always move your entry table to where you have Finn's bed and free up that space for his bed or nothing at all. It might balance the room. Thanks for the video! I love your content.💐

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Hi Hilary, loved this! I have been wanting to get a bread maker again. I had one years ago that broke and never replaced it. I love how you can just put the ingredients in it and walk away. I love your dress too! Much love, Jennifer

[@OldWorldHome]

The ease is so convenient for sure, I made a *perfect* loaf two days ago that I set up the night before with the plain ingredients and woke up to a fabulous loaf!

[@mjmc4me]

Hey maybe a mirror on that wall 🤔 it would reflect your beautiful living room and light from the windows, and then at Christmas reflect the tree 🎄

[@CrissyBdance]

*Didn’t you have a chair where Finns bed is once?* I think you should put the chair back there again.. it will both help open up the living room while keeping it close enough to be considered conversational, and will fill the space without feeling cluttered. Adding a very small round table on the side of the chair will ground the chair in the space and provide a place to set a mug and cozy book ☕️📚❤

[@enjoyingthethyme1624]

Hi Hilary, It's Mary. I usually comment from my Husbands account. I now have my own 😅 You know when my kids were little I got a sitter a couple of times a week. I got so much slack for that because I was "home" It was honestly one of the best decisions I ever made for myself AND for my family. I was able to show up more present AND calm. I know it's something that is not available for everyone. However, a blessing if you can ❤

[@JuliaRaeConnor]

As a first time mom to 1 little boy we just recently hired a babysitter for Mondays and it has seriously transformed my weeks. Especially as we don't have family that lives close there was never a break. And you're right, having the time definitely helps set me up for the week and allows me to show up better for him the rest of the week. ❤

[@DH-qz2so]

I was a SAHM as well...and had sitters 3x per week so that we could attend Church Care Group/bible study, grocery shopping, and then out to friends for coffee and cards...I had 8 babysitters on a rotating cycle.

[@tonicarey971]

I wish I had thought of that when my children were young. Such a great idea!

[@te4545]

There is something so satisfying about making your own bread. I too have started experimenting with sandwich bread. I got a Pullman pan for Christmas. It has a lid so the bread comes out flat on all four sides and also with very minimal crust which for little kiddos who don’t eat their crusts is a plus. My kids are grown though so not a consideration here 😉. My first loaf came out so well and was gone in a flash 😂. Your French press is lovely. I have been using one for several years. I love the ritual of it. It makes preparing breakfast a little more special. Thanks for sharing Hilary. Have a lovely day 😊.

[@PatriciaLiittschwager]

My question for Hillary, would be “Where to purchase such a French Press?”

[@megroux]

I have a Pullman pan too. Works great!

[@reneepark9412]

I truly enjoy your content. The living room is lovely. How about a charming vintage type mirror to open up the space? It would give you room for the dog bed also!

[@janejones1797]

I loved the longer video! I need to get back into bread baking, it’s been awhile! Yours looks really good!

[@gidget9466]

A cute plant stand with a Philodendron plant would look sweet. Love your decorating style ❤

[@leonorperez5439]

I agree, that would look very beautiful in that place😊

[@robinmiller8728]

Yes, that would be perfect!

[@lianeabeyta4515]

As I am a very visual person... the white chair needs to be where the dog bed is with the brass floor lamp next to it.... maybe a floor magazine basket next to the chair. It makes the room look so cramped and small with it on the carpet. Just a suggestion, since you mentioned it. Also a nice large wall basket or metal pocket, where you could change the foliage seasonally.

[@OldWorldHome]

Thank you for the input. We did have the single chair there for a while but always pulled it up closer to the couch for entertaining and movie watching. It also helps make the living room rug look less empty when it’s actually on the rug. Always fun to rearrange and play with furniture 💛

[@lianeabeyta4515]

@@OldWorldHome no worries... you do you... have a happy day

[@lizadivine3785]

Your daughter did a great job on Finn’s lounging pillow!!

[@daisygirrl1234]

Hilary your home is stunning. I loveeee that chinoiserie French press 💙 I had a space just like yours that I couldn’t figure out what to do with… I didn’t want to put another piece of furniture because my living room is just too cluttered. So what I did was I just made a tiny little gallery wall just four or five frames that I actually all ordered on Amazon because I was too impatient to thrift and find them lol I think a gallery wall with all beautiful vintage picture frames would look gorgeous on that little wall in your living room!

[@roseannboi6632]

I like the idea of a gallery wall or some artwork! Since the Christmas tree goes here, much easier to store artwork than moving a piece of furniture.

[@heidireynolds5598]

I love that idea, as well!

[@maryohare4141]

You could thrift a wooden tv cabinet that could be painted wall color or stain it to match mantel wood. Have your talented husband turn it into a sewing center. Use existing or create side shelves for folded materials. On other side where tv once was housed, make a 3- boards hinged fold out table with a fold down "leg" or thin cabinet that becomes the support to table for sewing. When it is folded back into cabinet, set your portable sewing machine there for storage. If the cabinet was same hieght of mantel, it would not be overpowering or feel like a cramped corner.

[@tammyjohnson145]

Years ago I bought these long bread pans off Amazon, they make your loaves the same size as store bought bread. I got a honey whole wheat recipe from a book. I have a Bosch which is just a heavy duty mixer. The recipe makes 6 regular size loaves (so I can make 2 of the long ones and 2 regular ones). But the key to having it soft is to make something called Dough Enhancer. It’s just Lecithin and some Vit C granules (can get at Natural Grocers I’d think). And you only add like a 1/2 tsp of each to the big recipe and also some vital wheat gluten. Probably more info than you’d like but here is that recipe. Honey Whole Wheat Bread ★★★★★ Breads Servings: 96 Ingredients: 6 1/2 cups warm water (95-115 degrees) 3 tablespoon yeast 1 1/2 tsp vitamin C powder (ascorbic acid) (I got this at GNC store) 1 1/2 tsp lecithin (I also got this at GNC store) 1 cup oil 1 cup honey (tip: I add oil first to 2 cup glass measuring cup..then add honey and it slides right out) 2 T salt 1 cup vital gluten 11-15 cups 100% whole wheat flour Directions: From Miserly Meals book. Honey Whole Wheat Bread Serves 96 (6 loaves) Preparation Time: 1-2 hours Cooking Time: 30 minutes "I find it easier to bake several loaves of bread at once and freeze them. Here is my favorite recipe." In a very large mixing bowl (I used my Bosch), combine the first 7 ingredients. Mix well. Let the mix rest for 5 minutes. Add the gluten and mix well. With the mixer running, slowly add the flour to the dough, one cup at a time. Once the dough begins to pull cleanly away from the sides of the bowl, you have added enough. Adding too much flour will make the bread crumbly. You may use more or less than the 11 cups, depending on the flour, air temperature, etc. If you have a kneading function on your mixer, turn it on for 6-15 minutes, watching for an elastic consistency. If not, knead on a floured board for 20 minutes. Form into 6 loaves and place in greased loaf pans. Cover and put in a warm area until doubled in size (20-40 minutes). Remove the upper oven racks and place pans on the lowest level. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes. Cost per serving (1 slice): 6 cents Cost per loaf: 96 cents Kitchen Tip: If you need to INTERRUPT YOUR BREAD RISING, place the dough in the refrigerator. This slows the rising down as well as allows better flavor and texture. Nutritional Analysis per Serving: Calories: 80 Fat: 2 grams Cholesterol: 0 mg Carbohydrates: 13 grams Fiber: 2 grams Protein: 3 grams Sodium: 134 mg

[@OldWorldHome]

Thank you!!

[@msmary126]

Such a great idea, hiring a babysitter! Think of the tasks you can tackle…. Love it! ❤

[@ericagoehring1089]

Great video! I love this type of video from you. 😊 I am chuckling about using the heated seat to keep the food warm. Perfect!

[@susanvelez6534]

Darling did you get sick? Or are you dealing with allergies? I did not have a healthy Christmas and ended up having to go into the hospital and spent 3 nights. Can you pray for me?

[@TheRustyTrike]

I use the bread maker for the dough but still bake in the oven. I find it makes the crust softer.

[@JuliaRaeConnor]

I was going to comment this but you beat me to it! Love the breadmaker for proofing, but always get a better bake in the oven. :)

[@OldWorldHome]

Huh, the oven makes the crust softer, I would’ve thought the opposite! Definitely still learning

[@AmandaO.1109]

Loved the video! Every minute of it! Thanks for sharing!!

[@annw1395]

Where Finn's bed is, I wouldn't put anything on the floor bc his pad is there, but I'd put some prints on the wall. You used to have those horse prints there, or make a gallery wall, etc. That would fix the blank wall issue, and also not add clutter to the floor. I love the idea of doing a monthly family excursion! I'm one who fails to plan ahead, and consequently I end up not doing anything. Enjoy your outings!

[@pisicacutecat4869]

I was thinking the same thing about the gallery wall.

[@herronchrisannc]

What a beautiful video! Would you mind sharing where your husband got your french press? So beautiful!

[@OldWorldHome]

Thank you, Amazon! Linked below 💙

[@reniehandler2595]

Your homemade bread looks delicious and so soft! Your family is lucky to have such a wonderful Mom as you!!! ❤

[@susanbane2474]

It sank because it was over-proofed, it doesn’t change the flavor but it does cause the bread to sink in the middle. Good luck with your new skills! :)

[@OldWorldHome]

I wish I had filmed two days later because my most recent loaf was perfect!

[@jannier9766]

@@OldWorldHome, Ya!! That’s awesome!!

[@JulieSmith-nv3yf]

I’m sure you have talked about it before but how do you prepare avocado? I notice you eat it all the time. Do you just peel and eat? 🤮. Lol. I.m not crazy about them but I need to eat them for the health of my pancreas.

[@fredrose9285]

Julie, I just recently started eating avocados...the trick is to make sure they are ripe, a bit soft to the touch - not rock hard. I slice mine, remove the pit and in sections, I peel off the skin. In my opinion, it's best with a very small sprinkle of salt, pepper and either oregano or Italian Seasoning. You can eat it sections with eggs, mash and put on toast (Avocado Toast) or add to salads,mexican food,etc. It is a superfood to me anyway and once you season it, it's really quite good just sliced up! My big issue is getting them ripe, but not too overipe (mushy). Enjoy! Paige Rose

[@JulieSmith-nv3yf]

@@fredrose9285 thank you so much 😊

[@margesherwood5103]

Built-ins, thin with pull down table on left of fireplace would look awesome. Movie suggestion: Hands that rock the cradle 😅. Happy New Year .

[@susanvelez6534]

I was thinking it might be nice to rearrange a tiny bit-perhaps moving the white chair to the empty wall and positioning Finn's bed vertically. It could create a cozy reading area and make the space feel more open. Looking forward to Thursday, my darling!

[@JuliaRaeConnor]

That's kind of what I was thinking too!

[@mariamoreira4716]

Me too

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@mariamoreira4716😊 greetings from 🇵🇱 and mindful life by Agnes (my channel)

[@ArrowHillCottage]

I would love the recipe for the sausage / pepper pasta!!! it looks amazing!

[@charlotteandersen5512]

You are such a positive person , and a great inspiration to us all here on you- tube. ❤❤❤ personally, I would leave that Grey Wall In the Living room empty.

[@shirlrebert4469]

Never thought about when I picked up pizza to keep it warm with my seat. It's a great idea.

[@busybecky6327]

I think a taller antique gold mirror will look great on that wall. Then you wouldn't have to move anything when its time to set up the Christmas tree and it'll reflect light from the window across from it.

[@OldWorldHome]

Definitely something I’ve considered!!

[@amplified506]

Hi and Happy New Year. A wild idea: Have you tried a long, wide tapestry on your blank wall that would complement your existing curtains? I really liked when you had the chair there but it seems like you didn’t. 😂 A nice vintage wooden piece would work and coordinate with your chest and your DR cabinet. In videos, nothing looks too cluttered or too much furniture. Just some thoughts.

[@rustichoney]

Loving the new habits! So funny, "sandwich bread" making is specifically one of my goals this year too... and mainly for my kids (also my husband) lol! Your bread looked yummy to me! AND just wanted to say, keep the nanny time going! We do the same here a few hours a week and it's amazing! You can have focused time and split work and family time a bit better imo. Anywho, enjoyed your video!

[@OldWorldHome]

It’s a good goal, hope you find a recipe that works for you all 💛 So glad you’re here, I just found your channel as well!

[@judyparks5016]

I love your videos Hilary. I have been subbed since Evie was a baby. I love that you are the 3 most important things a woman can be. 1. A christian. 2. Loving wife. 3. Devoted Mother. This sad world needs more of you. Tyfs HUGS ❤🙏

[@breegrams]

I would pull the armchair, ottoman and floor lamp over to where the dog bed is and add some art or mirror to the wall - would use your existing furniture/decor and open up the room. Maybe doggie relocates to in front of fireplace ❤🐾

[@yardsalesquad]

Such a lovely video. I’m excited for a new filming and uploading schedule that works for you and glad the baby sitter is working out as well. The dress is lovely!

[@donnasymons176]

You’re such a wonderful example of a Christian woman .

[@rosies.6436]

Hillary,I love your living room & the decor, but maybe move the armchair back against that wall with the floor lamp- it always looked good there in that spot- it looks to crowded pulled onto the rug, because your ottoman is larger.I think it will open up the space.😊

[@susanvelez6534]

I'm in the midst of sorting my glassware too, clips that fell off, don’t love that. I organize lids separately as well, and smaller ones have their own space. By the way, your Spode French press is beautiful my kind of gift. Just a tip: let the coffee sit about 8 minutes before pushing the handle. Dan did well. My daughter got me a scorer and baton baskets for my bread-making adventures. And, kudos to Evy for showcasing her sewing skills - such a good girl! Love ya Hil 🙏🏼🙋🏻‍♀️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@meh5069]

Julia Childs had a great sandwich bread recipe! Also, a serrated knife to slice will change your life lol. Victorinox makes the BEST serrated knife for super inexpensive ❤😊

[@reallifehomemaking3679]

For the homemade sandwich bread. Use the bread machine on dough cycle. And use a Pullman bread pan with lid. It comes out looking like store bought.

[@jenniferann2237]

Put a wide, full length mirror on that wall in the living room.

[@karytaylor6920]

I have been making the pan de mie bread from the youtube channel Hopewell Heights. She makes it in a pullman pan. It's delicious and my search for a great sandwich loaf is over. She also tweaks the recipe to make a cinnamon loaf. But the pullman pan is key.😊

[@phyllishaynes1544]

The Food Nanny has a three loaf sanwbread recipe you might like.

[@cadillac0516]

Just a small suggestion, I think a mirror would look great on that wall. It would reflect light and make your space a bit brighter 😊 just a thought but you do what is best for you. Love your style.

[@leanneb6622]

Check happy hooligans bread machine dinner rolls recipe. I use same recipe for a loaf in my bread machine and it turns out great. Sometimes I just do the dough and bake in glass breadpan in the oven. I never thought to take out the paddle I've always left it in to bake

[@marywatkins6798]

Several framed wall hangings, stacked vertically on the wall above the dog bed, would fill that space but not be in the way.

[@abbywoody-chicoineau4961]

I agree that the wall in the front room seems a bit blank-I could see you displaying a beautiful piece of fabric or blanket or something on a rail or maybe a basket wall? Some texture for that area. Finn must love his new bed! 😊

[@khadijamcdepena]

Thank you very much for the video 👏👏👏 the bread looks delicious ☺️

[@elizabethhogan3220]

I think a medium or taller plant/tree would be beautiful on the blank wall you’re not sure what to do with! I think it would give it some presence and liveliness without adding furniture or clutter. And you could still keep the dog bed there under it. Just a thought! Could be a fake or real house plant/tree!

[@lindashipley5293]

lol. I have a cherry kitchen. slowly getting rid of those not red. If we were neighbors. I'd buy your red ones 😍❣️🙏

[@giselameyn2019]

Just put a mirror on the blank wall in the living room. It will enlarge he room, reflect the light and take up no room.

[@aleay7779]

Ikea has bamboo lids. I dont remember if they have them for the square containers you have, but i think they do

[@greengiant3421]

When our children were little we scheduled a monthly activity/outing. We let each person pick including the parents & set a dollar limit. It could be something that cost nothing or something more expensive. It’s a great way to spend time with your family and make memories plus teach the children about money. We really enjoyed doing it.

[@makaylasampson3542]

How about a mirror on that wall with an oval shaped gold frame on one side? You could try a smaller mirror or a full length mirror?

[@aleay7779]

Maybe a long mirror or a shelf with a plant and some small picture frames

[@whitneywestbrook]

On your blank wall put a tall mirror! No clutter and it would make the space look bigger by reflecting the light from your windows. 😊

[@OldWorldHome]

I’ve definitely considered that! But then we have the mirror over the entry dresser and I wonder if it’s too much? Ahh 😅

[@maryohare4141]

Second option...a small square wood table and a mini wood cabinet with closed door could work as a " sewing center" cabinet in the corner by fireplace...while still keep dog bed beneath when not sewing.

[@michelledesroches4627]

I think a picture or a painting would look nice on your empty wall.

[@sherryhudson9075]

When the dough rises too high, it begins to fall. That’s why you had the sunken center

[@ladyhawk1083]

No matter what I do I cannot bake bread it is always hard as a brick even in a bread machine I can't bake it

[@donnarakitzis2719]

January a time for new beginnings, organization and routines

[@simplylovedandused]

how about a mirror on that bare wall? It could make the room look bigger as a plus

[@peggymeyer8680]

What about a large mirror on the wall next to the fireplace

[@mrs.lessofamess9418]

I think board and batten would look great on the empty wall. It gives it a more decorated feeling with all the benefits that you love now. 😊

[@OldWorldHome]

Hmmmmmm 😏

[@mrs.lessofamess9418]

😂

[@debski8694]

i love your french press. That's the pattern (Spode Blue Italian) of my dishes and serving pieces. Did you thrift it? Oh okay, you explain later in the video.

[@OldWorldHome]

Lovely, yes he got it off Amazon 💙

[@sallieredman7349]

What about some wall trim on your bare wall?

[@marieholzwasser9224]

How about putting a storage bin that corner?

[@saraphillips1038]

Hi Hillary… I was just wondering why you do not put all your ingredients in the bread machine and have it do all of the work? Also I just wanted to suggest looking into a Pullman bread pan. I got mine off of Amazon and it does do a better job of making a true loaf shape for sandwiches.

[@OldWorldHome]

With the sourdough I basically knead it in the machine and then bake in the morning. I’ve done plenty of recipes with the raw ingredients that have also turned out well!

[@JulieSmith-nv3yf]

How do you fix avocado? I need to eat it for the health of my pancreas but I don’t like them. Do you just peel and eat? 🤮. Lol. I wish I liked them.

[@DH-qz2so]

If you pop it into your blender, along with your smoothie, it will thicken the smoothie, but you will not taste it; I do this all the time in my Protein Breakfast Smoothie! You can also peel, pit, cut in half...then freeze each half in a small baggie...then do above...makes your smoothie thick and cold!

[@lauraflores5777]

Hi Hilary just wondering where you have your TV? That blank wall next to the fireplace would be a good place for one.

[@OldWorldHome]

We use our computer as the tv in this room, but we also have one in our basement family room

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Love your dress, it looks fabulous on you

[@Tanja1936]

Omg! Where is that coffee carafe from??

[@OldWorldHome]

Amazon! Linked below 💙

[@lindasmith5190]

Enjoyed coming along on your busy day.

[@farminginmyapron1718]

It’s not sourdough, but still better than store bought and is my go-to when we need sandwich bread quickly: in 2 cups of warm (I use tap) water, dissolve 2 Tbsp. yeast, and 2 Tbsp. sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes or until bubbly. Mix in 2 Tbsp. oil (I use olive), 2 tsp. salt, and 5 cups flour (you can sub out 1 1/2 cups of the white flour for whole-wheat, but any more than that and it can get too crumbly). Knead until smooth and elastic, cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down, and divide in half. Roll dough out into a rectangle and then roll up at from the short end, tucking ends under. Place each loaf onto a cookie sheet (I line mine with parchment paper), slash and allow to rise until 1 1/2 to 2 times its size, or about 40 minutes to an hour. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Cool on a rack.

[@revonda5204]

I know you've tried multiple bread recipes, but may I suggest checking out Jessica from Roots & Refuges on her new food channel. I had not been making bread but have long wanted to do this. I've made her recipe & doing it the same way she shows & my bread is fabulous....if I i say so myself! 😊 I've made it 4 or 5 times. It makes 2 loaves (not in a bread machine). I have a small family, so I freeze one. The link to her video & her link to the recipe is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKq3Y6Ool7WHg7Msi=63kyto0m-Mv-8_Wx