And over on my other site, An Off Grid Life, my sourdough discard recipes are some of our most shared posts. No one taught me to bake bread. I learned from several old cookbooks my Scottish ...

This tender quick bread has a lightly crunchy crust and is perfect with a cup of tea. Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in raisins, if using.

I bake bread — a lot of bread. It’s long been my passion. So much so that last year I challenged myself to bake at least one new bread recipe every week. I met that goal, and even exceeded it.

Baking bread isn't for everyone, and I get it: Spending hours (or days) making one “simple” staple item that you could easily purchase at the store for a few dollars is arguably absurd.