…or, Adventures in Breadmaking
Since I moved to high-speed Seattle a little over two weeks ago, ironically, I’ve buried myself in the acquisition and creation of the low-tech. Sometimes the things that work the best to provide nutrition and amelioration, both physical and emotional, aren’t powered by fancy-pants futuristic transhumanism. I’ve built a vermicomposter (images to come) to help manage my vegetable refuse and my lack of garbage disposal, found pure joy in growing herbs and carnivorous plants, and today, I baked bread. Sure, it’s cheap enough to grab a loaf at the market, but god knows who and what touched it before it reaches my table, and oh my lord, it’s FUN to fill the house with the delicious stink of fresh loaves. It’s a shame that many people won’t eat bread because of dieting/health issues–it is total comfort food for me.
I spent a few hours making vegan pita bread using a simple recipe garnered from The Anarchist’s Cookbook, a new leftist (and tasty) food blog. I chose this specific recipe because it didn’t call for many ingredients, and seemed to be a gentle start for someone who’s previously eschewed hand-baking leavened breads.
I didn’t find too many problems with the directions, though you’ll want to read through them all the way before you get started, otherwise you may find yourself accidentally missing a step. I finished some of my pitas with garlic salt and some with lemon thyme for flavor goodness, but let me know if you try topping them with anything else of mention.
It took some serious self-control to take photos before eating! Yum!
