Here's the story that goes along with the pic: I got really nice, super sharp knives for Christmas, and I learned last Sunday that I haven't gotten used to how sharp they are when I practically lost a finger cutting a potato. At the time, I felt really sorry for myself :) But looking back it was a pretty humorous situation: We were fasting (since we had missed fast sunday the week before), so I was already a little light-headed when I started making dinner. I am not usually one to get squeamish at the sight of blood, but the combination of being hungry and having it be my own blood (and a lot of it) just about did me in. I seriously had to lie down on the floor because I was soooo dizzy. I have never had that reaction before and felt like the biggest wimp. Meanwhile, Sam hurried around trying to find bandaids and stop the bleeding. Keep in mind that he wants to go to medical school, so I think this whole finger thing was a pretty exciting event for him :) Anyway, it all turned out alright. We got it all bandaged up, and I lay on the couch while Sam finished dinner. I learned my lesson and am being VERY careful with my knives now. And I only made Sam do all the chopping for approximately three days before sucking it up and starting to use the knives again. :)
On a happier note, my favorite tradition that we've started so far is making homemade pizza once a week. We have been trying out different crust recipes and haven't found one we absolutely LOVE yet. We are hoping to find a good whole wheat one that's not too dense. If you have any good pizza dough recipes please pass them along!
On a happier note, my favorite tradition that we've started so far is making homemade pizza once a week. We have been trying out different crust recipes and haven't found one we absolutely LOVE yet. We are hoping to find a good whole wheat one that's not too dense. If you have any good pizza dough recipes please pass them along!
Here are a few other pics of things we've made:
P.S. We are also in search of some good bread maker recipes (specifically a good whole wheat one that does not feel like a brick). If you know of any, please pass them along!
This is my favorite pizza dough recipe- but I use half bread flour (not white flour) and half wheat flour. Also this recipe makes 2 large pizzas so I usually half it.
ReplyDelete1/2 cup warm water (about 110 degrees)
1 envelope (2 1/4 tsp.) instant yeast
1 1/4 cups water, at room temp
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cups (22 oz.) bread flour, plug more for dusting
1 1/2 tsp salt
Cornmeal
olive oil or non-stick cooking spray for greasing bowl
Directions:
Measure the warm water into a 2-cup liquid measuring cup. Sprinkle in the yeast and let stand until the yeast dissolves and swells, about 5 minutes. Add the room temperature water and oil and stir to combine.
Place the flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Briefly combine the dry ingredients at low speed. Slowly add the liquid ingredients and continue to mix at low speed until a cohesive mass forms. Stop the mixer and replace the paddle with the dough hook. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Form the dough into a ball, put it in a deep oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 ½ to 2 hours. Press the dough to deflate it.
To bake, place a pizza stone in the lower third of the oven. Heat the oven to 500° for at least 30 minutes. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Form both pieces of dough into smooth, round balls and cover with a damp cloth. Let the dough relax for at least 10 minutes but no more than 30 minutes.
Working with one piece of dough and keeping the other covered, shape the dough and transfer to a pizza peel or round of parchment dusted with semolina or cornmeal. Top as desired. Slide the dough onto the pizza stone. Bake until the crust edges brown and cheese is golden brown in spots, about 8 to 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining ball of dough or freeze for later use.
Great! Thanks Chels!
DeleteSo glad you guys have a blog! The cuts, ouch! I use the Italian bread recipe with half white half wheat flour for my pizza (recipe in Paras Family cookbook).
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