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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Sep 06 2021 :  7:29:37 PM  Show Profile
A while back, July 10th to be exact... I lamented about wishing there were old fashioned bakeries that made bread and pastries..

Gone are those days of local bakeries...
Well last week I found a sweet book at the 2nd hand book store... And found this..

It had some lovely quilt ideas and recipes..
I spotted this one for an Herb de Provence...

So... I just had to make it...
But I added 2 TBLSP of ground flax seed and a tsp of sugar.
The recipe calls for Thyme or pre- mixed Herb de Provence.

Needless to say, the house smells heavenly and the bread turned out fabulous!

Nothing tastes like home,, except fresh baked bread..


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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Sep 06 2021 :  7:33:06 PM  Show Profile
To clarify, I added the sugar and flax seed which was not in the recipe, along with the Herb de Provence.

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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2122 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2122 Posts

Posted - Sep 06 2021 :  8:38:37 PM  Show Profile
Looks good; I can almost smell it from here. I always add a bit of sugar to feed the yeast. I also add ground flax to my breads.

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2122 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2122 Posts

Posted - Sep 06 2021 :  8:41:15 PM  Show Profile
I think that is the book I saw in a shop in Solvang when my daughter and I were there before the plague. Good job finding it second hand.

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl

1284 Posts

Jean
Deary ID
USA
1284 Posts

Posted - Sep 06 2021 :  10:05:36 PM  Show Profile
Oh yum! Was there a recipe for making the Herb de Provence blend itself? I've only been able to find it from King Arthur Flour and it's pricey for just a small jar. It is my "go to" herb blend.
jean


"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl

1334 Posts

Barbara
Flat Top WV
USA
1334 Posts

Posted - Sep 07 2021 :  10:37:54 AM  Show Profile
So true! Baked bread is the true smell of home---but I use the bread maker---plus I am trying to learn Mary Janes wild bread method from her book---so far I have failed---LOL! Will let you Know if I ever succeed. The coons and possums do eat it though---I don't use it to shingle houses like the pancakes on Green Acres. But it is BAD!

Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Sep 07 2021 :  11:28:16 AM  Show Profile
Barbara,,, hahah! I thought I was the only one who still watches old G.A. re-runs! lol!

Judith, great minds think like (sugar & ground flax)..

I purchased the book for $1.49... the retail price when it was new in 2002 was $25.95 and it's paperback!


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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Sep 07 2021 :  11:41:07 AM  Show Profile
Jean,
traditional Herb d Provence is a blend of the following dried herbs:
Thyme Sage, Basil, Rosemary, Marjoram, Oregano and Savory..
I assume one would use equal parts of each...

I used a mix I get from Germany in my yearly 'care packages' from family,,
it's called: Gute Laune
It is a natural sourced collection of herbs and flower petals.

Contains:
Sea salt, Garlic, Oregano, Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Rose petals, Echanesia petals.

I use it to blend in with cream cheese as a spread... and you can mix it slightly in basic Balsamic vinegar, let set over a few days,, to give the balsamic a hint of herb essence.

The bummer is, I am down to my last 25g and my Aunt, can't find it anymore (at the shop she use to buy it from)..
I may have to go on-line and fingers crossed, the company is still around, so I can order it.
We'll see.... fingers crossed.



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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl

1284 Posts

Jean
Deary ID
USA
1284 Posts

Posted - Sep 07 2021 :  1:09:07 PM  Show Profile
If you find a source stateside, please let me know, Grace. I use the King Arthur Flour one and it is quite good. I especially like to add a nice hefty pinch to scrambled eggs, yum. This time of year I pull out all my squash recipes and almost always add some to them. But your bread is gorgeous and I know your house smelled delicious while it was baking. You've inspired me, I just may fire up my bread machine this afternoon . . .

"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

6488 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
6488 Posts

Posted - Sep 08 2021 :  12:31:35 PM  Show Profile
Grace your bread looks delicious! I use Herbs de Provence all the time with chicken dishes or rice dishes and find it is delicious. My blend also has lavender in it which is grown everywhere in Provence , France. I think some of the blend svary according to specific areas where they are used and popular.

Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

6625 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Sep 08 2021 :  12:56:28 PM  Show Profile
Yummy Grace! I love fresh bread. Now I wish I had some baking. I guess that will be on my to do list for tomorrow. Enjoy your yummy fresh bread.

Krista
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Sep 08 2021 :  10:54:44 PM  Show Profile
Good news,,, The company is still around.. bad news they now longer make this particular blend,, but lots of similar blends...
sonnsntor.com/en for the english version.

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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl

2280 Posts

Julie
Medina ND
USA
2280 Posts

Posted - Sep 09 2021 :  05:54:00 AM  Show Profile
Herbs de Provence can be bought from Penzys Spices. They have excellent spices and spice blends.

A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.

Max Lucado
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl

1284 Posts

Jean
Deary ID
USA
1284 Posts

Posted - Sep 09 2021 :  10:48:04 AM  Show Profile
Thanks Julie . . . . I checked 'em out and like that I can get a 3 cup bag of it. It really is my "go to" spice blend.
jean

"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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