Bread, Wine, Salt

This is what happens when you don't apply a second coat of egg wash halfway through baking. Look, there's bread on breadwinesalt! If you've never made yeast bread, this is a good place to start.  It's a very forgiving dough, and the results are both beautiful and delicious.    The key is to knead it thoroughly.  I almost never measure flour when I'm making bread, because I do it enough that I can feel when there's enough flour.  If you're just starting out I recommend adding in the minimum amount of flour and then adding more as you knead, just a sprinkle at a time.  When the kneading is done you'll have added enough flour. These are braided round loaves with the second coat of egg wash. Much prettier. 2.5 cups water, wrist temperature 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast 1/2 cup honey 4 Tablespoons softened butter or olive oil 4 egg yolks 1 whole egg 1 Tablespoon salt 8-9 cups all-purpose flour Clean an area of your co...