In May 2009, the Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge began. I’ve had lot’s of fun participating in the challenge. From May through December, I made 29 of the BBA breads. There are 43 breads in the book and I’m ready to take on the rest of them. I’ve been taking a break from the challenge during the Holidays, but I’ll be back in full-force in January in time to start the Sourdough series.
Right now, I’m cultivating a seed culture to make the barm (Mother Starter) for the sourdough breads. I have a starter that I’ve been nurturing for the past two years but I decided to make the one from the Bread Baker’s Apprentice book as well to see the difference. Actually, I had three starters that I had been nurturing for the past two years, but decided to throw two of them out the other day to streamline things a bit. It’s time to start things anew don’t you think? A new year, a new start. I don’t usually name my starters, but I think maybe I’ll give this one a name. I wonder what name I should give it. Hmmm…we’ll just have to see.
Since we’re heading into a new year, I thought it would be fun to take a look back and see how far we’ve come in the BBA challenge. I created a slideshow of all the BBA breads I’ve made this year. I hope you enjoy it!
If you’re not familiar with the BBA Challenge, check out Pinch My Salt’s blog for the details.
Feel free to leave a comment on this blog. We’d love to hear from you.
Happy Baking from The Bread Experience!
Have a Blessed New Year!
Have a Blessed New Year!
ap269 says
Nice pictures!
Cathy (breadexperience) says
Thanks! Glad you stopped by. Always nice to hear from fellow BBA Bakers.
gaaarp says
What a wonderful trip down memory lane! It actually made me nostalgic for some of the early breads in the Challenge. I’m going to have to revisit a few of them soon.
Cathy (breadexperience) says
Thanks Phyl! It took me down memory lane too. I would like to revisit some of these breads but there’s still more to go…
Mendy says
ב”ה
Welcome to my blog. Baking through BBA has truly been eye opening for me.
Looks like your holding about where I am. Looking forward to see how it goes for you. Good luck!
Cathy (breadexperience) says
Hi Mendy! Thanks for stopping by. Good luck to you as you continue the challenge as well!
Mags says
You brought back some great memories of this bread baking journey we’re on (and some not-so-pleasant as well…LOL)
Happy New Year Cathy, and I’m looking forward to completing the Challenge with you in 2010!
Cathy (breadexperience) says
Happy New Year Mags! I’m looking forward to finishing this challenge with you as well! Yes, I’ll see you in 2010!