I conquered Mt Washmore! Or at least until next week.

Well after however many weeks since we got back from the very lovely New Zealand, I finally got all the washing folded and put away. Sure I've got another load in the washer and another drying but 4 loads clean, folded and put away I call success. No more scrounging through the wash basket for clean undies and matching socks yayyyy!

A loaf of bread made, and as the 14yo daughter is on camp for the next two days, it may just last longer than two days. Isn't it pretty? 

This recipe makes such a lovely sandwich and toasting loaf and only takes about an hour.

1 HOUR LOAF

5 1/4 cups bread or strong flour

2-4 tbs sugar ( I use a scant 2)

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 rounded tbs instant yeast

1 1/2 tbs oil

2 cups warm water 

1. Mix dry ingredients

2. Add oil and water to make a sticky dough

3. Knead for 5 minutes

4. Shape into loaves, I make one big one.

5. Cover with a teatowel and leave to rise for 25-30 min

6. Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius

7. Slash top of loaves to allow expansion and bake for 25-30 min or until golden brown