Author: Mark
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Now, this bread recipe is one that I’ve done before.  It’s a simple, sweet, and soft sandwich loaf (I get bonus blogger points for alliteration).

So, even though I’ve done this bread before, I’m writing about it again, because I learned something very important.  In the process, I’ve salvaged my bread-baking confidence.  Let me tell you the story. 

Over the last few months, I’ve tried to make some breads, but they’ve not worked out well.  I first noticed it when I tried to make my sister’s whole wheat recipe.  It was very difficult to knead it enough to get a good gluten windowpane (see below) going on.  After 30-40 minutes or so, it would kinda come together, but not really, and I would give up.  It would rise, but not as I hoped it would, and when it all baked it was heavy with a hard crust.

I just figured that it was because that’s how whole wheat is, right?  But that’s not how it was when Mom made it so many years ago…

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Author: Ganka
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Ceramic flooring is becoming the popular choice among homeowners today. This is because although it is cheap, ceramic tile flooring gives an upscale look, and is easy to maintain.

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• Ceramic flooring is affordable and best suited for modern kitchen environments.
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