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No Knead Ultimate Sourdough Sandwich Bread

 So far this really is the ultimate that I've found...easy enough with a super soft texture.  I really love it and especially since it fits my schedule. This is from "thesourdoughlady.net) 600 g. (2 2/3c.) water 200 g. (1 c.) active sourdough starter 80 g. (1/4 c.) honey or pure maple syrup 40 g. (2 1/2 Tbsp.) avocado oil or other mild flavor oil...butter or olive oil works 1050 g. (7 c.) bread flour ... all-purpose will also work 24 g. (4 tsp.) salt   Step 1: Feed your Sourdough Starter      Option 1: To mix your sandwich bread dough in the morning, feed your starter the night before for an overnight activation, depending on your house temperature, feed a higher ration.  Example: 1:4:4 (25 g. fridge starter; 100 g. water; 100 g. flour)      Option 2:    To prepare starter in the morning, so it peaks by afternoon feed your starter early in the morning with warm water a 1:1:1 ratio. Example: (75g fridge starter; 75g very wa...

Better Than Takeout Cashew Chicken

I pulled this from a blog called Averie Cooks and it turned out really good.  I don't put the edamame in (not a fan) and sometimes I add vermicelli or other noodle.  Stir Fry:      3 Tblsp. cornstarch      1/2 tsp. salt      1/2 tsp. pepper      about 1.25 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 1" pieces.      2 Tblsp. sesame oil      1 Tblsp. olive oil       2 heaping cups broccoli florets      1 c. red bell peppers dices small      1 c. shelled frozen edamame       2 cloves minced garlic      1 c. unsalted dry-roasted whole cashews `    1 c. green onions sliced into thin rounds   Sauce:      3 Tblsp. low-sodium soy sauce      2 Tbls   honey     3/4 tsp. ground ginger      1 Tblsp. rice wine vinegar      ...