Writing is a way for me to learn, grow, and organize my thoughts. As long as I can remember, I have loved reading, writing, and telling stories. Funny stories to make my younger sisters laugh, long sagas starring my best friends and I in middle school and high school, compositions and research papers in college, and of course endless journals of my real life adventures. Now I work in the green industry and write articles about plants for our email newsletter.

My areas of interest are landscaping, gardening, plants, wildlife, hiking, photography, cooking, baking, eating healthy, sustainable living, and making handmade gifts.

Food & Drink > Baking Beginner's guide to bread makers and bread machines

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What is better than a slice of butter-melting warm bread in the morning, the fragrance of fresh baked bread filling your home, or even better, inexpensive and healthy homemade food with no preservatives! These thoughts got me interested in making my own bread. I tried it by hand in the past, but with a busy schedule it was just too complicated and time consuming. I suspected a bread maker would make it easier and I was right! Here are some tips for other beginners embarking on adventures in bread-making.

1. Choose your Machine
The first thing to do is get a good bread maker. Before you ...

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