It felt a bit surreal to type out that subject. July already? I have a list of summer projects and while there are some getting checked off the list, the days are passing quickly. And yet, if I only measure the summer in terms of my to-do list, I will have missed all of the joy of everything not on my list. Impromptu games with kids. Summer picnics. Dinners with friends. Afternoons cooling off at the pool (thanks, Mickey!). Reading stories. Bonfires. Long conversations. Baking something with one kiddo. I don’t have a checklist for those, and yet they belong to the essence of the season. They belong to life, to making memories, to building a life in a place. It’s always a temptation to get caught up in the lists, to feel productive, to focus only on what I’ve done (or not done). I’m so grateful for the ability to work at a list, and also for the reminders to ignore it and shift my full attention to the people around me!
July was a fun month to plan for baking. Some of you have had favorite breads you’d like to see again, there’s a holiday weekend, and summer flavors are so bright and cheery. I *think* I rolled that all up into one menu! Thankfully there are five Thursdays, so plenty of room for creativity. Here’s the menu with pickup dates!
July 3: Sourdough burger buns, sold in sets of four. If you’re putting burgers of any kind on the grill, or making pulled pork sandwiches, these are a must have. I’m making two kinds this month – regular, and firecracker, flavored with jalapeño and cheddar. These buns will hold up to all the toppings and the biggest, juciest burger you can throw at them! If you’re subscribing, be sure to indicate what kind of burger buns you’d prefer when you order.
July 10: Sourdough chocolate focaccia. Back by popular demand this sweet take on focaccia is making another round! Infused with cocoa powder and both dark and milk chocolate chips, this light and fluffy bread is absolutely delicious. Chocolatey, not too sweet, and just right for sharing (or not!).
July 17: Sourdough soft pretzels. Salty, chewy, and shiny mahogany these pretzels are just the best. The flavor and the nutritional benefit are boosted by a long, cold rest in the fridge. If you haven’t tried these yet, get some this month! Each order has three pretzels.
July 24: Lemonade scones, four per order and six for subscribers! No summer is complete without gallons of lemonade! These scones will combine tart lemon with sweet scones to make for a delightful summer snack.
July 31: Honey whole wheat sourdough sandwich bread. Whole grains and a little honey make for a sweet and tender sandwich loaf that is the perfect vehicle whatever your favorite sandwich might be.
July subscriptions are open this weekend only, as are orders for burger buns. If you’re traveling in July but want to subscribe, you can give that week’s order to a friend! It’s a great way to introduce someone to homemade sourdough breads 🙂
Also available both as a subscription and on a weekly basis are my house sourdough loaves. I mill a blend of grains for these loaves giving them a good boost of nutrition and flavor. Freshly milled grains mean all the nutrients from the wheat make their way into your bread. A long, cold fermentation also means easier digestibility, especially for those who are sensitive to gluten.