Bread will be judged based on visual appeal, perceived goodness, and potential for causing an insatiable appetite for a slice or two. Only sourdough will be considered for the gold, but any bread or bread-like substance may be submitted.
Now you may think that nobody in the Barnhart family has indeed baked bread these last few months. Maybe it even seems that the Barnharts don't care for bread any longer. But I can assure that Rachel has been busy kneading, baking, slicing, and buttering. We went through a strictly sourdough phase in early 2012 with a couple loaves per week. Then, inexplicably, we switched to lofty sandwich loaves of the highest quality. Rachel excelled at both. Meanwhile, I secretly absorbed as much bread lore and bread crumbs as possible. These loaves are my first in a long time. Rachel has moved on from daily loaves to a batch of four that lasts as little as two days, and up to a week. The kids like it plain fine and with butter better.
One more thing I can assure you. I just finished off the two slices pictured above and it was superb. I'm wondering if I should put the bread away or just leave it out a little longer. After all, I might have to take another slice to keep it from going stale.
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