Baby it is cold out! Everything is different when the temperature and humidity drops. My baking "sweet spot" happens in October /Early November, then I find myself needing to make some adjustments to my process due to the dry, cold air. Here are some things that I do a bit differently in the colder months: 1. A colder kitchen means longer rise time. I allow another hour or two to let my starter and dough rise. Give yourself time to adjust to changes. 2. Add steam when you bake, in my method I let my dough/bread tell me if it needs steam. If there is already a lot of moisture in the air/dough, I usually don't add steam, but December comes along, and I add some steam while baking to help my dough expand as it should. I think we all could benefit from a good steam! 3. Create a more ideal warmer environment. I usually make my dough/feed my starter around the time that I make dinner. Most days, that is the warmest my kitchen will be. So that helps kick start my dough in the colder environment. Plus, my dough/starter usually have doubled by the time I head to bed. What are some things you have noticed to be different in your process since it has gotten colder? What adjustments did you make?

What is your favorite Holiday baked goods during the holiday season?

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Hi Sandra! Happy Thanksgiving. 😊 I made both a loaf and boule this morning! I’m happy with the way they look but am curious if you can elaborate on why my boule is so funny in shape (this is the second one I’ve made and my first one did the same). Also both of these had issues with the parchment paper sticking to the bottom of them. It might be my parchment paper (it’s an earthier brand) but wondering if you have any tips. Thanks!

With Thanksgiving around the corner, it's never too early to start preparing! Also, this can be prepared ahead and frozen before the second rise. In fact, this recipe is my husband's favorite, so I already have some in the freezer, so I can thaw and bake when we need it!