September is for the people we feed. When back-to-school season hits, the days can feel full before your feet even hit the floor. There are lunches to pack, rides to make, dinner to figure out, and so many people depending on you to keep things moving. And sometimes, having a loaf of homemade bread on the counter is one small, beautiful way to say, I was thinking of you. This month inside The Bread & Butter Way, we’re talking about Baking It Forward. Not in a “you need to do everything from scratch” kind of way. We are not trying to create a perfect kitchen, a perfect routine, or a picture-perfect loaf. We are simply making room for the little things that help a home feel cared for: - Toast before everyone heads out the door - A sandwich made with bread you baked yourself - Grilled cheese after a long day - A warm loaf dropped off for a neighbor - Letting your kids watch you try again when the dough doesn’t go quite as planned Because when you bake, you are giving your family more than bread. You are showing them that real food can be simple. That feeding people does not have to be complicated to be meaningful. That a warm kitchen, a good loaf of bread, and a little patience can make ordinary days feel special. You are building confidence—one dough, one loaf, one meal at a time. That is what I want for you this month: less overthinking, less pressure, and more simple bread that fits into your real life. One method. Simple tools. A rhythm you can actually keep. We’ll be focusing on the breads that support busy families best: soft sandwich loaves, easy everyday baking rhythms, simple meals, family food traditions, and the quiet confidence that comes every time you pull a loaf from the oven. You do not need to bake every day. You do not need every loaf to look perfect. You just need to take the next step. Let’s make bread that feeds the people we love—and then pass that goodness forward.

My second attempt at sourdough. So pleased!!!!

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What is perfect anyway? Bread baking is not about getting every loaf "perfectly" right the first time. It is about giving yourself space to learn, make mistakes, notice what your dough is teaching you, and make something delicious in the process. Start with one loaf a week. Make one adjustment at a time. That is enough. One loaf can become toast in the morning, sandwiches at lunch, soup night at dinner, and a backup in the freezer. You do not have to bake every day to make a meaningful difference in your home. This week, let go of the pressure to be perfect. Bake the loaf in front of you. Take a note. Celebrate what worked. Then choose just one small thing to try next time. That is how confidence grows: one loaf, one lesson, one week at a time. If you are ready for more support, come join us as a BBW Member. You’ll get weekly live coaching calls, helpful Q&A, and full access to every Bread & Butter Way course—so you always know what to focus on next and have a community baking alongside you. 👉 Upgrade to Premium BBW Members and bake with us each week. BBW Coaching Call is Wednesday, 11am central. What is one thing you are working on in your bread baking this week? Drop it in the comments.