Besides eating homemade bread, there is perhaps little else as satisfying as making bread from scratch. The best food is a complete sensory experience—bread is the best of the best. If you have never made bread, then check out my Quick Pizza Dough recipe (perfect for focaccia or garlic knots). Bread is not difficult. It just often requires time…not hands on, but time to be present and still as it does its thing. I think that is a gift as well.

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