Practice Makes Perfect

Check this out- this is the pic of my very first try at baking bread (the rye loaf):

And this is the result of my second attempt at rye (after 2 rounds of wheat bread between them):

So much bigger and fluffier!  I learned that yes, loaf #1's dough was way too wet, and that I could work with the extra stickiness of rye dough by lightly greasing my hands before kneading.

So what's the point?  For those of you who are hesitant to try fresh bread at home, let this be a reminder that anyone can do it!  And even though I didn't quite get the first loaf right, it was edible- and more importantly, tasty- anyway.

Bon Apetit!