We are under another heat warning, and for those of you who are under the same heat warning, please stay safe, hydrated and in the AC. It’s brutal out there!!

Look what just arrived. I am so excited and thrilled and was hoping a recipe would be provided unfortunately not. This is my brand new toy. I have never ever owned one especially this great USA baking pans, I keep hearing great things about it. Hubs ordered it for me. I opened the box and I told him they made a mistake as there are 2 in the box. He told me buying 2 separately was cheaper than buying 2 together as a set. I only wanted 1, but he knows I always bake 2 at a time. I was very surprised as he did not tell me and I am truly blessed. It's better than Christmas. I have never owned a Pullman pan before. Please help me out with recipes. How to wash, clean and maintain it? Do I need to oil, place parchment paper etc. so the bread dough does not stick. For bulk fermentation, how do I know it's ready shutting it up with the lid on etc. It's all very new to me as I am definitely a beginner using this pan. What would you suggest what recipe to initiate it for the very first time. Please provide me with all your hints, tips and experience using this awesome Pullman pans.

I wonder if you ever feel this way? With all the baking that I do, and have done all this week, I have no bread in the house and I’m excited that I have to make some.

I’m making the market day sourdough. I forgot this was a lower hydration dough so it was surprisingly easy to handle. I’m at the pre-shaping stage. I had planned to make it for dinner but the bulk ferment took a little longer so I’m going to put it in the refrigerator overnight for a cold retard. I would like to make another later this week with cheddar and jalapeño. Can someone advise on the best strategy for inclusions? Is it best to do it after the bulk ferment during the pre-shaping?

Happy Friday! In the sidelines there’s Sourdough Browned Butter Cinnamon Roll dough proofing, Pretzel nuggets and pretzel mini dogs in the oven, and Bims Sandwich loaf for the week. All this after 5 on a beach day. Yes!